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Craftsman Weedwacker 316.794490 Operator's Manual

Craftsman Weedwacker 316.794490 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
4-Cycle
WEEDWACKER
Model No. 316.794490
CAUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all its Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
769-09618 / 00
®
GAS TRIMMER
®
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• ESPAÑOL, P. 19
12/13

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  • Page 1 CAUTION: Before using this product, • MAINTENANCE read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. • ESPAÑOL, P. 19 Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com 769-09618 / 00 12/13...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..........2 Warranty .

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING WHILE OPERATING • Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI / ISEA WARNING: Z87.1 standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing When using the unit, all safety protection when operating this unit.

  • Page 4: Save These Instructions

    OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS • Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks • All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in (switches, electrical motors, etc.). this manual, should be performed by a Sears or other qualified •...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    This additional coverage does not apply to inner trimmer shaft components. For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.craftsman.com/warranty This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include: •...

  • Page 6: Know Your Unit

    KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS Oil Fill Plug As a trimmer: • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging Spark Plug • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Muffler Other optional accessories may be used with this unit. Starter Rope Grip ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED: Shaft Grip •...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE CUTTING HEAD SHIELD Screws (2) WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never operate the unit without the cutting head shield in place. Cutting Head Shield Mount Bracket 1. Place the cutting head shield onto the mount bracket. Align the holes in the cutting head shield with the holes in the mount bracket.
  • Page 8 WARNING: Before using any attachment, read and understand the manual that came with the attachment. Follow all safety information contained within. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or installing an attachment. Coupler Attachment OPERATING THE COUPLER...

  • Page 9: Oil And Fuel

    OIL AND FUEL USING THE RIGHT OIL Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil. DO NOT use dirty oil. Failure to use clean oil of the correct type can cause premature engine wear and failure. ADDING OIL: INITIAL USE Funnel Spout WARNING: OVERFILLING THE CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
  • Page 10 USING THE RIGHT FUEL The use of old fuel is the most common cause of performance problems. Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. NOTE: This unit has a four-cycle engine. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. Definition of Blended Fuels Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether).

  • Page 11: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated Off (O) / Stop outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. On ( I ) / Start WARNING: Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable position when pulling the starter rope (Fig.

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION HOLDING THE UNIT WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, hand, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. • Stand in the operating position (Fig. 11). Stand up straight. Do not bend over. • Keep feet apart and firmly planted.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs while the unit is running. Always allow the unit to cool before servicing or repairing the unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the unit from starting accidentally. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table.
  • Page 14 Removing Old Trimming Line and Obstructions If necessary, remove any old trimming line and/or obstructions from the cutting head. 1. Firmly press in the tabs on the cutting head (Fig. 16). 2. Remove the spool cover (Fig. 16). 3. Remove any old trimming line and/or obstructions. 4.
  • Page 15 MAINTAINING THE AIR FILTER WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining the unit. Failure to maintain the air filter can result in poor performance or Fill Line can cause permanent damage to the engine. Engine failure due to improper air filter maintenance is not covered by the product warranty.

  • Page 16: Cleaning And Storage

    MAINTAINING THE SPARK PLUG 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Screws 2. Remove the six (6) screws from the engine cover with a flat-head screwdriver or T-25 Torx screwdriver (Fig. 24). Remove the Screws engine cover. 3. Grasp the spark plug boot firmly and pull it from the spark plug. 4.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION THE ENGINE WILL NOT START The fuel tank is empty Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel The primer bulb was not pressed enough Press the primer bulb 10 times The fuel is old (over 30 days) Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel The spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plug...

  • Page 18: Repair Protection Agreements

    REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

  • Page 19: Sears Brands, Llc

    Para respuestas a preguntas o problemas, y ordenar piezas o pedir servicio para la reparación de su equipo. To help us help you, register your product at www.craftsman.com/registration Para poderte ayudar mejor, registra tu producto en www.craftsman.com/registration Join the Craftsman Club today! www.craftsman.com/signup...

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