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TiPS FOR BEST TRIMMING
RESULTS
• Keep the trimmer attachment
parallel to the ground.
• Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
• The life of the trimmer line is dependent
upon:
Following the trimming tips
- What vegetation is being cut
- Where vegetation
is being cut
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DECORATIVE
TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished
by
removing all vegetation
around trees, posts,
fences and more. Rotate the whole unit so
that the trimmer attachment
is at a 30 ° angle
to the ground (Fig. 14).
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Fig. 14
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
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ARNING:
To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance
or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit.
Perform these required maintenance
procedures at the frequency stated in
the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
NOTE:
Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If
unsure about these procedures take the unit to Sears or other qualified
service dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
for more information.
NOTE:
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices
and system may be performed by a Sears or other qualified service
dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
for more information.
FREQUENCY
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
SEE
Every 10 hours
Clean and oil air filter
p. 8
Change 1st 10
Change oil
p. 7
hours
Every 40 hours
Change oil
p. 7
Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust
p. 8
Clean spark arrestor
p. 9
Check spark plug condition
and gap
p. 9
HASSLE-FREE
TM
PLUS LiNE REPLACEMENT
Always use Craftsman
Hassle-Free
TM
XTRA QUIET Spiral Line. Choose the
line size best suited for the job at hand. Red colored line is designed for
cutting grass and small weeds. Black colored line is designed for cutting
larger weeds and light brush.
NOTE:
Before inserting new line
into the holes in the
cutting head, identify the
proper holes. Follow
Glide Plate
directions as shown on
the glide plate. Do Not
attempt to remove the
cutting head from the
unit when replacing line.
NOTE:
Do not mix lines. Use 2
black or 2 red only.
Cuttinc Head
1.
Remove the old line and line
Fig. 15
glide plate from the cutting
head.
2.
Clean entire surface of
Large Holes
cutting head.
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3.
Reinstall line glide plate (Fig. 15).
The glide plate is a keyed item
and will only fit one way. If it
does not go into the cutting
head smoothly, DO NOT force it.
Rotate the glide plate until it
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slides into the cutting head
easily.
Fig. 16
NOTE:
4,
The glide plate must be
installed in the cutting
head before inserting
new line.
Insert both ends of the line
through the large holes in the
side of the cutting head (Fig. 16).
Push and/or pull the line so that
the line is snug against the hub
and is fully extended through
the positioning tunnels. (Fig. 17)
Positioning
Tunnel
Fig. 17
6.
Correctly installed line will be the same length on both sides.
NOTE:
Make sure that when installing new line, that the line is as close to
even as possible. Any variation in lengths may cause the unit to
vibrate excessively. If this happens, stop the unit and make sure
the line is even.
7.
Repeat steps 4 thru 6 to install the second trimmer line.
NOTE:
Do not rest the Hassle-Free
TM
PLUS Cutting Head on the ground
while the unit is running.
Some line breakage will occur from:
• Entanglement
with foreign matter
• Normal line fatigue
• Attempting
to cut thick, stalky weeds
• Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts
NOTE:
During normal use the trimming line may become worn unevenly which
may cause excessive vibrations in the unit. If this becomes
uncomfortable or uncontrollable, stop the unit and replace the line. Refer
to the Line Replacement instructions above.
CHECKING
THE OiL LEVEL
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ARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the
unit off and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining it.
The importance of checking and
maintaining the proper oil level in
the crankcase cannot be
overemphasized.
Check oil before
each use:
1.
Stop the engine and allow oil f
to drain into the crankcase.
2.
Place the engine on a flat,
level surface with the
cutting
head shield hanging
off a work bench or table to
get a proper oil level reading
Add 1.4-1.5 Oz.
(Fig. 18).
3.
Keep dirt, grass clippings and
other debris out of the engine.
Clean the area around the oil
fill plug before removing it.
4.
Remove the oil fill plug.
5.
Look into the oil fill hole; use
a flashlight if needed. The oil
should be just touching
the
innermost thread (Fig. 19).
6.
If the oil level is not touching
the innermost thread on the oil
fill hole, add a small amount of
oil Fill Plug _,
oil to the oil fill hole and
recheck (Fig. 19). Repeat this
procedure until the oil level
reaches the innermost thread
on the oil fill hole.
O-Ring
NOTE:
Do not overfill the unit.
NOTE:
Make sure the O-ring is
Oil Fill
in place on the oil fill plug
Hole
when checking and
changing the oil (Fig. 20).
CHANGING
THE OIL
Fig. 18
Oil Fill Hole
(41-44 i)
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Oil Full Line
Fig. 19
For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of operation.
Change
the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away
more impurities.
Fig. 20
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CAUTION:
Wear gloves to prevent injury when handling the unit.
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