Craftsman C944.511591 - Manual (Page 10)

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
A WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire before
performing maintenance.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Inspect and clean unit and decals After each use
Check or replace blade Every 5 hours of operation
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this attachment does
not cover items that have been sub­
jected to operator abuse or negli­
gence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain
the brushcutter attachment as instruct­
ed in this manual.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Blade nut
• Fasteners
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Centre for re­
placement of damaged or worn parts.
• Blade Shield - Discontinue use of
brushcutter attachment if shield is
damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND DECALS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit and decals using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
BLADE MAINTENANCE
^WARNING: The blade will contin­
ue to spin after the engine stops or af­
ter the throttle trigger has been re­
leased. To avoid serious injury, make
sure the blade has stopped coasting
and disconnect the spark plug before
performing work on the blade.
^WARNING; Always replace a
blade that is bent, warped, cracked,
broken, or damaged in any other way.
Never attempt to straighten and reuse
a damaged blade. Use only specified
replacement blade. Wear protective
gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to help
avoid injury.
• Check blade for flatness periodically.
Lay the blade on a flat surface to in­
spect for flatness. Throw away a
blade that is not flat.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
BLADE REPLACEMENT
^ WARNING: The blade will contin­
ue to spin after the engine stops or af­
ter the throttle trigger has been re­
leased. To avoid serious injury, make
sure the blade has stopped coasting
and disconnect the spark plug before
performing work on the blade.
WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to avoid
injury. The blade is sharp and can cut
you even when it is not moving.
1. To remove the blade, align hole in
the dust cup with the hole in the
side of the gearbox by rotating the
biade.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while loosening
the blade nut.
3.
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While holding the screwdriver in
position, remove blade nut by turn­
ing clockwise as you are facing the
nut.