Craftsman C944.511590 - Manual (Page 9)

• Do not raise the engine above your
waist as the blade can come danger­
ously close to your body,
• Do not swing the unit with such force
that you are in danger of losing your
balance,
Bring the powerhead engine to cutting
speed before entering the material to
be cut.
If the blade does not turn when you
squeeze the throttle trigger of the pow­
erhead, make sure the attachment is
fully inserted into the coupler.
Always release the throttle trigger and
aliow powerhead engine to return to
idle speed when not cutting. The blade
should not turn while the engine is run­
ning at idle. If the blade turns at idle,
do not use your unit. Refer to the CAR­
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT section of the
powerhead manual or contact your
Sears Service Centre.
• Maintain good firm footing whiie us­
ing the unit. Do this by planting feet
firmly In a comfortable apart position.
• Cut while swinging the upper part of
your body from right to left.
• As you move forward to the next
area to cut, be sure to maintain your
balance, and footing.
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION
10 o’clock
• if A
Cut using the 8 o’clock ¡’ i
to 10 o’clock position ofVy
the blade n . . ,'
8 o clock
WARNING: The operator or others
must not try to clear away cut material
with the engine running or the blade
turning to avoid serious injury. Stop en­
gine and blade before removing materi­
als wrapped around blade or tube.
AINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
^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
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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
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.
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