MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
_IWARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect
spark plug wire before
performing
maintenance.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and decals
Check or replace blade
GENERAL
RECOMMEN
DATIONS
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 DAMAGED
OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service
Center for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts.
• Blade Shield - Discontinue
use of
brushcutter
attachment
if shield is
damaged.
• CHECK
FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Blade nut
• Fasteners
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.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
• 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.
LINE REPLACEMENT
• Always use Craftsman
replacement
line.
Choose the line size best suited for the
job at hand. Red line is designed
for
cutting grass and small weeds. The
black colored line is designed
for cut-
ting larger weeds and light brush.
NOTE:
Before inserting new line into
the holes in the cutting head, identify
the proper holes. Follow directions
as
shown on the line glide plate.
1.
Remove the old line and line glide
plate from the cutting head.
2.
Clean entire surface of cutting
head.
3.
Reinstall line glide plate (see il-
lustration).
Align arrow with:
(_
when using medium (red) or
large (black)line
when using lines with diameter
(_)
smaller than medium (red) line
(optional)
Line glide
Arrow
Trimmer
head
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