4.0 amp motor 13" cutting path/0.065" line electric trimmer (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER C944.514460
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Instruction Manual 25cc / 1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 0944.514460 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List For Occasional Use Only & WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
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Service & Adjustments Parts and Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO (2_ YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS POWERED WEEDWACKER '_' LINE TRIMMER For two (2) years from the date of purchase, Sears Ca n ada, Inc., will repair or replace...
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TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE • Use only 0.080 inch (2 ram) diame- • Allow engine to cool; secure unit be- ter Craftsman® brand line. Never fore storing or transporting in vehicle. use wire, rope, string, etc. • Empty the fuel tank before storing or •...
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• Store unit and fuel in area where Users who operate power tools on a fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or continual and regular basis must mon- open flames from water heaters, itor closely their physical condition the condition of this tool. electric motors or switches, fur- naces, etc.
Remove wing nut from shield. Shield Slot Insert bracket into slot as shown. PIVOT Pivot shield until bolt passes Bracket through hole in bracket. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt. Line Limiter Blade KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments.
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We recommend Craftsman brand STARTING A COLD ENGINE synthetic oil. M ix gasoline and oilata NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle ratio of40:1. A40:1 ratio isobtained trigger until the engine has started and bymixing 3 .2 ounces (95ml) o foil...
Ifthe unit s till d oesn't start, refer tothe TWIST AND EDGE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE orcontact The Twist and Edge feature allows for your Sears Service Centre. easy edging of sidewalks, patios, driveways, etc. OPERATING POSITION Pull the tab toward the engine. 2.
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MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for • The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls, mowing in places conventional lawn fences, trees and flower beds, but it mowers cannot reach. In the mowing also can cut the tender bark of trees position, keep the line parallel to the or shrubs and scar fences.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments, CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Before each use Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts After each use Inspect and clean unit and labels Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation...
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Adjustments may be of 0.080 inch diameter round necessary if you notice any of the fol- Craftsman brand line. lowing conditions: • Engine will not idle when the throttle is released. direction Make adjustments with the unit sup-...
Run engine at least 5 min- reach sparks or open flames from utes after adding stabilizer. water heaters, electric motors or Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air switches, furnaces, etc. cooled) is already blended with fuel •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE _WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in start.
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND should contact your nearest authodzed OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ- service centre or call Sears Canada at 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY COM- mental Protection Agency/Environ- ment Canada and Sears Canada, MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty pe- Inc., are pleased to explain the emis- dod begins on the date the small off- sions control system warranty on your road engine is purchased.
centres. Call 1 -800-469-4663. MAIN- EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY TENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE- PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys- PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED tem: Spark Plug (covered up to mainte- PARTS: Any Sears Canada approved nance schedule), Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The replacement part used in _qe perfor- mance of any warranty maintenance...