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NOTE:Aligningtherelease
buttonwiththeguide
recesswillhelp
installation(Fig.9).
3. Turntheknobclockwise
totighten(Fig.11).
NOTE:Whenusingtheline
trimmerorother
attachmenttoedge,
locktheattachment
releasebuttoninto
the90°hole(Fig.11).
HOLDING THE TRIMMER
90 ° Edging Hole
(Trimm j__-_-._ Knob
Fig. 11
m
I A I WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body
protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. j
Before operating the unit, stand in the
operating position (Fig. 12). Check for
the following:
• The operator is wearing eye
protection and proper clothing
With a slightly-bent right arm, the
operator's hand is holding the shaft grip
The operator's left arm is slightly
bent, the left hand holding the D-
handle
The unit is at waist level
The trimmer attachment is parallel to
the ground and easily contacts the
grass without the need to bend over _ ,_
TiPS FOR BEST TRiMMiNG RESULTS Fig. 12
• Keep the trimmer attachment parallel
to the ground.
Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
The cutting head and shield are designzed to allow the unit to cut
in either direction, from right to left or left to right.
The life of your trimmer line is dependent upon:
- Following the trimming tips
- What vegetation is being cut _ _
- Where vegetation is being cut
DECORATIVE TRiMMiNG
Decorative trimming is accomplished by
removing all vegetation around trees, 30 _ _ _
posts, fences and more. Rotate the
whole unit so that the trimmer _ L _
attachment is at a 30 ° angle to the Fig. 13
ground (Fig. 13).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
_IL[d_lL [ WARNING: T° prevent seri°us injury' never perf°rm 1
maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service
and repair a cool unit.
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency
stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any
seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or
skills. Ifyou are unsure about these procedures take your unit to
Sears or other qualified service dealer. Call 1=800-235=5878 for
more information.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control devices and system may be performed by a Sears
or other qualified service dealer. Call 1-800-235-5878 for
more information.
FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SEE
Before starting Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel p. 5
engine Check oil p. 8
Every 10 hours Clean air filter p. 8
Every 25 hours Change oil p. 8
Clean spark arrestor p. 10
Every 25 hours Check rocker arm to valve clearance p. 9
and adjust
Check spark plug condition and gap p. 10
HASSLE-FREE TM PLUS LiNE REPLACEMENT
Always use Craftsman Hassle-Free TM XTRA QUIET Spiral Line.
Choose the line size best suited for the job at hand. Red colored line
is designed for cutting grass and small weeds. Black colored line is
designed for cutting larger weeds and light brush.
NOTE: Before inserting new
line into the holes in
the cutting head, Glide Plate
identify the proper
holes. Follow
directions as shown
on the glide plate. Do
Not attempt to
remove the cutting Cutting -lead
head from the unit
when replacing line. Fig. 14
NOTE: Do not mix lines. Use
2 black or 2 red only. Large Holes
1. Remove the old line and _/\ (_
line glide plate from the
cutting head.
2. Clean entire surface of
cutting head.
3. Reinstall line glide plate
(Fig. 14). The glide plate is
a keyed item and will only Fig. 15
fit one way. If it does not PositioningTunnel
go into the cutting head
smoothly, DO NOT force it.
Rotate the glide plate until
it slides into the cutting
head easily.
NOTE: The glide plate must
be installed in the
cutting head before
inserting new line. Fig. 16
4. insert both ends of your line through the large holes in the side
of the cutting head (Fig. 15).
5. Push and/or pull the line so that the line is snug against the hub and
is fully extended through the positioning tunnels. (Fig. 16)
6. Correctly installed line will be the same length on both sides.
NOTE: Make sure that when installing new line, that the line is as close
to even as possible. Any variation in lengths may cause the unit
to vibrate excessively. If this happens, stop the unit and make
sure the line is even.
7. Repeat steps 4 thru 6 to install the second trimmer line.
NOTE: Do not rest the Hassle-Free TM PLUS Cutting Head on the
ground while the unit is running.
Some line breakage will occur from:
Entanglement with foreign matter
Normal line fatigue
Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds
Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts
NOTE: During normal use the trimming line may become worn unevenly
which may cause excessive vibrations in the unit. If this becomes
uncomfortable or uncontrollable, stop the unit and replace the
line.Refer to the Line Replacement instructions above.
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