Craftsman C944.511570 User manual

Instruction Manual
LAWN EDGER ATTACHMENT
Model No,
C944.511570
•Safety
•Assembly
•Operation
•Maintenance
•Parts List
•Franqais
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
1-800-235-5878 <.o°,s listed are Central Time)
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
530163554 8/26/02

Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 10
Safety Rules 2 Storage 10
Assembly 6 Parts List 11
Operation 7 French 12
Maintenance 9 Parts and Ordering Back Cover
LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® LAWN EDGER
ATTACHMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, Sears Canada, Inc., will repair or
replace free of charge, at Sears option, parts which are defective as a result of
material or workmanship.
COMMERCIAL OR RENTALUSE:
Warranty on Lawn Edger Attachment will be 90 days from the date of purchase if
used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty excludes expendable parts that become worn during normal use.
Warranty service is available by returning the Lawn Edger Attachment to the nearest
Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this
product is in use in Canada.
This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty and does not exclude or limit
legal rights you may have but shall run concurrently with applicable provincial
legislation. Furthermore, some provinces do NOT allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty will last, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
_WARNING: When using garden-
ing appliances, basic safety precau-
tions must always be followed to re-
duce the risk of fire and serious injury.
Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
Operator is responsible for following
instructions and warnings on unit and
in manual. Read entire instruction
manual before using unit! Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the unit. Restrict the
use of this unit to persons who have
read, understand and will follow the
instructions and warnings on the unit
and in the manual. Never allow chil-
dren to operate this unit.
E.,NFO O T,ON
THE UNIT
OPERATOR SAFETY
4J_ DANGER: RISK OF CUT.
KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY
FROM BLADE AND CUTTING AREA,
Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-
terial or hold material to be cut when
the blade is in motion. Make sure
powerhead is stopped and spark plug
wire is disconnected (or powerhead is
disconnected from power source)
when removing jammed material from
the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold
attachment by the cutting blade.
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance
on your unit (safety glasses are avail-
able). Eye protection should be
marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op-
eration is dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length
Secure or remove loose clothing or
clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning blade.
• Stay alert. Do not operate when you
are tired, ill, upset, or under the influ-
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enceofalcohol,drugs,ormedication.
Watchwhatyouaredoing;usecorn-
mOBsense.
• Wearhearingprotection.
• Neverstartorruninsideaclosed
roomorbuilding.Breathingexhaust
fumescankill.
• Keephandlesfreeofoiland fuel.
• Only operate unit with handlebar
installed.
• Keep hands and feet away from cut-
ting area.
• Never direct discharge of material to-
ward bystanders nor allow anyone
near the area of operation. Use care
in directing discharge to avoid glass
enclosures, automobiles, and the like.
FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheade)
oMix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use acontainer approved for fuel.
• Do not smOke or allow smoking near
fuel or the powerhead.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting the power-
head.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting power-
head engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
• RemOve fuel cap slowly.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
powerheads)
_,WARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, do not use in rain, in
damp or wet locations, or around
swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid
the possibility of electrical shock. Do
not handle extension cord plug or unit
with wet hands.
• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the unit.
• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in presence of flammable liquids
or gases to avoid creating a fire or ex-
plosion and/or causing damage to
unit.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or
where dust or explosive vapors can
build up.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap-
pliances. The electrical rating of the
cord must not be less than the rating
of the unit. The cord must be marked
with the suffix W. Make sure your ex-
tension cord is in good condition. In-
spect extension cord before use and
replace ifdamaged. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
• Do not use multiple cords.
• The powerhead may have a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the oth-
er); if so, it will require the use of a po-
larized extension cord. The appliance
plug will fit into a polarized extension
cord only one way. Ifthe plug does
not fit fully into the extension cord, re-
verse the plug. If the plug still does
not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex-
tension cord. A polarized extension
cord will require the use of a polarized
wall outlet. This plug will fit into the
polarized wall outlet only one way. If
plug does not fit fully into the wall out-
let, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper wall outlet. Do not
change the equipment plug, extension
cord receptacle, or extension cord
plug in any way.
• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
the insulation and connectors on the
powerhead and extension cord before
each use. If there is any damage, do
not use until damage is repaired by
your Sears Service Centre.
• Do not pull or carry by cord; do not
use cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp edges
or corners. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces. Do not unplug by
pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
• Do not use the powerhead ifthe
switch does not turn the unit on and
off properly. Have the unit repaired by
your Sears Service Centre.
• Keep the extension cord clear of op-
erator and obstacles at all times. Do
not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or
sharp edges.
• Avoid any body contact with any
_leroundedconductor, such as metal
nces, or pipes, to avoid the possibil-
ity of electric shock. Don't handle plug
or unit with wet hands.
• Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If powerhead is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water,
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return it to your Sears Service Centre
for repair.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit or outlet to be used for the
powerhead. Receptacles are avail-
able having built-in GFCI protection
and may be used for this measure of
safety.
Your powerhead should be double in-
sulated to help protect against electric
shock. Double insulation construction
consists of two separate "layers" of
electrical insulation instead of ground-
ing. Tools and appliances built with a
double insulation system are not in-
tended to be grounded. Safety pre-
cautions must be observed when op-
erating any electrical tool. The double
insulation system only provides added
protection against injury resulting from
an internal electrical insulation failure.
_WARNING: All repairs to an
electric powerhead, including housing,
switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed
and repaired by qualified service per-
sonnel. Replacement parts for a
double insulated appliance must be
identical to the parts they replace. A
double insulated appliance is marked
with the words "double insulation" or
"double insulated". The symbol []
(square within a square) may also be
marked on the appliance. Failure to
have the unit repaired by your Sears
Service Centre can cause the double
insulation construction to become inef-
fective and result in serious injury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
_WARNING: Disconnect power-
head spark plug (or disconnect power-
head from power source) before per-
forming maintenance.
• Inspect entire unit before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for
fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners
are in place and securely fastened.
• Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures.
• Throw away blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or damaged
in any other way. Replace parts that
are cracked, chipped, or damaged
before using the unit.
• Use only recommended Craftsman
parts and accessories. Never use
wire, wire rope, string, flailing de-
vices, etc.
• Be sure blade stops turning when
engine idles (see CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENTS section of powerhead
manual).
• Remove the blade before making car-
buretor adjustments. Hold the unit by
hand. Do not make carburetor adjust-
ments from the blade side of the unit.
• Keep others away when making car-
buretor adjustments.
• Never start the unit with the clutch
housing removed. The clutch can fly
off and cause serious injury.
• Have all maintenance and service not
explained in this manual performed by
a Sears Service Centre.
• If blade strikes a foreign object, follow
these steps: stop unit and disconnect
spark plug wire (or disconnect from
power source), inspect for damage,
and repair any damage before resum-
ing operation of the unit.
EDGING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to
be edged before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
string, etc.) which can be thrown by the
blade or can wrap around the shaft.
• Keep others including children, ani-
mals, bystanders, and helpers at least
50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the
unit immediately if you are ap-
proached.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach or stand on unstable
surfaces.
• Always keep the wheel in contact with
the ground.
• Keep all parts of your body away from
the blade and muffler.
• Always push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven side-
walks, holes in the terrain, large roots,
etc.
• Do not force the unit. Use only for
jobs explained in this manual. Use
only for edging. Do not abuse unit.
Do not use in rain or wet locations.
• Toreduce the risk of fire, do not allow
excessive grass, leaves, or grease to
accumulate on the attachment.
• Objects struck by the cutting member
can cause serious injuries to persons.
The lawn should always be carefully
examined and cleared of all objects
prior to edging.
• Never operate without blade shield in
place.
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Bladescan throwobjectsviolently
• You can be blinded or injured.
Safety Boots • Wear safety glasses and boots.
Glasses
_WARNING:
Hazard zone for thrown objects
• Blades can throw objects violently.
• Others can be blinded or injured.
• Keep people and animals 50 feet
(15 m) away.
Blades move IAllow blades to stop _ WARNING:
momentarily Ibefore removing them
after the J I from the cut. J Blades move momentarily after the
trigger is J" I j. jr trigger is released.
relea.£edJ-- "_J,_J • The blades can seriously cut you or
€® others.
•Allow blades to stop before
I removing them from the cut.
Instruction
Manual
WARNING:
Read Instruction Manual
• Follow all warnings and instructions.
• Failure to do so can result in
serious injury.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
*Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.
*Stop powerhead before leaving work
area.
*Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool
before storing or transporting it in a
vehicle.
*Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
*Store attachment so blade cannot ac-
cidentally cause injury.
*Store attachment indoors, out of reach
of children.
If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis-
tance, call 1-800-235-5878.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage
in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use
in cold weather has been linked to
blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or tex-
ture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of
this tool and seek medical attention.
An anti-vibration system does not
guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power
tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical
condition and the condition of this unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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