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Craftsman C944.517361 Instruction Manual
Craftsman C944.517361 Instruction Manual

Craftsman C944.517361 Instruction Manual

1.4 cu.in./21cc 2-cycle 16 inch cutting path / .065 in. line gasoline weedwacker

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Instruction Manual
1.4 cu.in./21cc 2-Cycle
16 Inch Cutting Path / .065 In. Line
GASOLINE
WEEDWACKER
®
Model No.
C944.517361
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Fran_;ais
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
l,ours
listed are Centra, T,me)
Sears Canada,
Inc., Toronto,
Ontario
M5B 2B8
530163407
10]15/02

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Summary of Contents for Craftsman C944.517361

  • Page 1 Instruction Manual 1.4 cu.in./21cc 2-Cycle 16 Inch Cutting Path / .065 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. C944.517361 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Fran_;ais WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Back LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS WEEDWACKER 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.
  • Page 3 • Use only for jobs explained in this line at proper length. manual. • Use only 0.065" (1.65 ram) diameter Craftsman brand line. Never use TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE wire, rope, string, etc. • Allow engine to cool; secure unit be- •...
  • Page 4: Assembly

    and seek medical attention. An anti- • Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Use up fuel left vibration system does not guarantee in the carburetor by starting the en- the avoidance of these problems. Us- gine and letting it run until it stops. ers who operate power tools on a con- •...
  • Page 5 (called gasohol or using quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- engine oil. We recommend Craftsman ture which leads to separation brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and formation of acids during storage. oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is...
  • Page 6 orlonger. Drain thegastank, s tart t he 6. As soon as engine sounds as if it is try- engine a ndletitrununtil t hefuellines ing to start, move choke lever to the andcarburetor are empty. Use fresh HALFCHOKE position, fuel next season. 7.
  • Page 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Always keep the shield in place when OPERATING POSITION the tool is being operated. To advance line: ALWAYS WEAR: • Operate the engine at full throttle. • Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area. •...
  • Page 8 fences, trees and flower beds, but it Scalping ..also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. To help avoid damage especially to delicate vegetation or trees with tender bark, shorten line to 4-5 in. (10-13 cm) and use at less than full throttle.
  • Page 9: Operation

    7. Insert the line into the exit hole in 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, the hub as shown in the illustra- or cut a length of 20 feet of 0.065" tion. (1.65 mm) diameter Craftsman _ brand line. Line in II_ WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off...
  • Page 10: Storage

    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until _WARNING: Keep ethers away engine runs without stalling (idle when making idle speed adjustments. speed too slow). The trimmer head will be spinning dur- • Turn idle speed screw clockwise to ing this procedure.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting Table

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE _IkWARNING: 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.
  • Page 12 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND 1-800-665-4455. WARRANTY COM- OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ- MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty pe- mental Protection Agency/Environ- riod begins on the date the small off- ment Canada and Sears Canada, road engine is purchased. LENGTH Inc., are pleased to explain the emis- OF COVERAGE: This warranty shall be sions control system warranty on your for a period of two years from the initial...
  • Page 13: Parts List

    replacement part u sed inthe perfor* (covered up to maintenance schedule), mance o fany warranty maintenance Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE repair on emission related parts will be STATEMENT: The owner is responsible provided without charge to the owner if for the performance of all required main* tenance as defined in the instruction the part is under warranty.