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Operator’s Manual
2-Cycle
WEEDWACKER: TRIMMER
Model No. 316.791191
INCREDI-PULLAWU-4"
* SAFETY
* ASSEMBLY
* OPERATION
* MAINTENANCE
* PARTS LIST
* ESPANOL, P. 11
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual
and follow all safety rules
and operating instructions.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com ee een
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
PU!
rN
‘THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS.
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIFTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM,
‘TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Safety Rules 2
Wiaranty 4
know Your Unit 4
Assomby Instructions 4
Oil and Fue! information 5
Staning/Stopping Instructions 6
Operating Instructions 6
Maintenance and RepaIntrictions 7
Cleaning and Storage 2
Troubleshooting Chart °
Specifications io
Parts List 22
Service Numbers
SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land andin the states of California, Maine,
‘Orogon and Washington. A U.S. Forest Land and tho stato of Calforna
(Puble Resources Codes 4842 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require by
low that certain internal combustion engines opeatod on forest brush andr
‘grass: covered arans bo equipped with a spark arose, maintained naffoctve
{Working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintsined for the
Fyevention of tie. Cheek with your stae or local autorties for regulations
Pertaining to these requirement, Faire to folow these roquvements could
‘Stoject you to abi ora fina. This unit i factory equipped with @ spark
arrestor. It requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER fo instal
the Accessory Part 4783-06182 Muflor Assembly.
iBack Cover
The purpose of saety symbols to avast your alletion To posable dango.
The Safety symbols, and thar explanations, desarvo your cael attention and
understaring, The staty wamings do nt by themsalves almnate any Saget,
‘The nections or warrings they lve are nol subettutes for proper Socket
proventon measures,
fSyMEOL [MEANING
‘SAFETY ALERT: inicatos danger, warning or cation.
Attention ls required! in ord fo avons serious personal nj.
‘May be sed in conjunction with ther symbos or pltographs,
DANGER: Fats to obey a safety warning wit esutin serous
inary to yourself orto others. Always fll te safety precautions
toreduica the sk offre elaine shock and Personal ry
WARNING: Fale 10 obey a safety warning can sun
jury fo yourself and others. Always follow the sae precautions
tore th elo fre, elcte shook and persona iy.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may rut in
properly damage or personal njry to youreat ort others,
‘Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fr,
fect shack ans personal Iriry
NOTE: Advises of information or natuctions Wal o tha operation or
‘maintenance ofthe equipment
‘This Unit Can Use a Plagcin Power Start or Power Bit Start
Optional Accessory!
base reer to the Plug-in Power Start or Power Bt Start
‘9parater's manual for proper use of these features. tems may be
Sold Separately! Please refer to page ofthis manual for more
Information about purchasing those accessories)
Read the Operator's Manual and follow all warnings and safety
Instructions. Fallre to do s0 ean result In serious Injury fo the operator
‘and/or bystanders. FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
NoTE-
[Allioformation ilustrations, and specifications inthis manual re based onthe
latest procuct information avaiabie atthe ime of pining, We reserve the rig
tomake changes at any time without notice.
‘+ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS +
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
GENERAL SAFETY
+ Read the instructions carefull. Be familiar withthe controls anc proper
tise ofthe unit
‘+ Keep these instructions. Referto them often and use them to instruct
Cther users. H loaning this unit fo others, alzo loan them these
Instructions.
+ Do not operate this unit when tre, ill or under the influence of alcohol
tugs or medication
+ Chichen and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except
teans guided by an acult
+ Use the right tool, Only use this to! fo its intended purpose.
* Use the unt only in daylight or good artificial ight.
vear safety classes or ogges that meet ANSI 267.1 standards and are
marked as such. Wear oat/hearing protection whon operating ths un.
Wear face oF dust mask fhe aparation is dusty.
voar heawy long pants, boots, gloves and a longsleeve shirt. Do not
wear loose clothing, jewelry, shot pants, sandals or go barefoot, Secure
hair above shoulder vel
+ Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts, Make sure all
fasteners are in place and secure, Replace pars that are crackod,
chipped or damaged in any wa) Do not operate the Unt with loose or
‘amaged parts
+ Al guards and safety attachments must be installed property belore
‘peating the unit
+ Use on}y manufacturers recommended replacement pats or accessories
for ths un Use of any replacement pars or accessors purchased
fevers may be hazardous, and wl vow the war¥rany,
+ Be aware of rk of Injury tothe head, hands and feet,
+ Clear the area of children, bystandors and pets; Keep them outside a 50:
foot (15m radius, ata minimum, Even theh they are st ask rom
thrown objects. Encourage bystanders to wear eye protection. If
approached, stop the unit immediately.
+ Caretuly inspect the area before staring the unit. Remove all debris such
as rocks, broken glass, nals, wra, sting and other objects which may Be
thrown of become entangled inthe unit
+ Squseze the trots control and check tht it returns automatically tothe
Iolo postion. Make all adjustments or repairs before using the unt.
+ Always stop the unit when operation is delayed or when walking from one
focation to another
+ Always hold the unt with both hands when operating. Keep afm grip on
btn handles oF gripe,
+ Do not force the unt I wil othe job better and
Injury ata ate Yor which I was designed,
+ Do not overraach or use from unstable suraces such as ladders, tees,
stoop slopes, rotops, etc. Always keep proper footing and balance
+ Do not operate the unit fastr than the speed nesded to do the ob. De
hotrun the unt at high speed when nat in use,
+ Ifthe unt strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign abject, stop the
Unit immeiatoly and check for damage. Do not operate betore reparing
‘damage. Do not operate the unit wth loose or damaged pats
+ Koop unit clean of vegetation and other materials that may clog, qum o
bind moving pate, which may cause serious personal Injury and or
damage to the uni
+ Keep hands, face, and fest away from all moving parts. Do not touch or
try fo stop any moving parts while they are in motion.
+ Allow the unit to coo! before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the
Unit while transporting
+ Never douse or equi the unt with water oF any other quid. Keep
handles dry, clean and fea from debris, Clean aftr each tse, see
CGlaning and Storage instructions,
+ Store the unt na dry place, sacured or ata height to pravent
Unauthorized use or damage. Keep out ofthe reac of cilien,
‘OIL AND FUEL SAFETY
A WARNING: Gascine i ahi fammabie and its vapors can
its less tkebhood of
‘explode ifignitad, Take the folowing precautions
+ Store fue only in containers spectcally designed and approved forthe
storage of euch materia
+ Always stop the engine and allow it to cool betore filing the fel tank
‘Never remove the ful tank cap or ade fual when tha engine is hot. Never
‘porate the unit without the fuel eap securely in plac. Sesto en
* Always mk oF ad uel ina clean, well-ventisted 0
‘are no sparks oF flames. Do not sok.
“+ Never operate the un ynthout the fuel eap securely n place,
+ Avoid creating a source of ignition for spied fue. Wipe up ary spied
from the unt mmedistely before starting tre unt, Move the unt at east
230 feat (8-1 my rom te fling
not sinoke,
“+ Nover stan or run the unt nade
fumes can be fatal, Opera
ed room or buiding. Breathing
ths unt ooly a welkventlated
+ Chek the unt for fue leaks.
+ Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly 0 reteve any pressure inthe tank
‘+ Never store the un with ulin the tan, inside a buling where tures
may reach an agen flame (plot lights, ee or spark (anton, electncal
+ To duce fre hazard, replace a faulty muir an
engine nel mir os from a
td Up.
+ Avoid accidental staring. Be m the staring postion whenever pling the
Starer rope. The operator and unt must be ina stable poston whi
staring,
Haves, excesowe grease or carbon
jorarea where there «|
rea and sta before starting the unt. Do
ark arrestor Keep the
ot fouch the engine, gear housing or muffler. These pars get
extremely hot from operation, even ater te Ut Turned Of
“+ Tum the engine o off and disconnect the spark plug for maintenance or
TRIMMER SAFETY
‘+ The trimmer attachment shold must always be m place wile operating
the unt. Do pot operate unt wthout Both tamming ines extended, and
‘the proper ine itaied. Do nat extend the ming ine Beyond the
leogih ofthe sei
‘Agjust the D-nancle
Be sure the tamer attachment sno
staring the unt
+ Use ony 0.095 in 2.41 mm) replacement ine. Never use meta-rantorced
line, we, chain or rope. These-can break of and become dangerous,
projecties.
Keep unt clean of vegetation and other matenals, They may become
ged betiyenn the immer attachment ane shi
+ Keep hands. face, and feet away from a8! moving parts, Do nat touch ar
try to stop the trmmer afachment whan rotates
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
at provides the best possible np
tn contact with anything before
+ SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS +
Ths operator's manual describes safety and international symbo's and p
Complete safety. sesembly operating and maintenance and repay format
raph that may appear on ths product. Read the operator's manual fs
[SYMEOL [MEANING
[SYMEOL [MEANING
‘SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indieatas danger, warring or cauton. May be used
‘conjunction with thor symbols or pletograpas
"THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER GAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: smal objocts can be propated at high speed,
causing iu Keop aay fom the rotating rotor
TEAD OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING: Read the operator's manuals) and follow at
vwammngs and safely msirdctons. Flue to do so can result
in serous inuy to the operator and/or bystanders.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Koop ail pystander, espectally children and
pts, at east $0 fost (15 m, from the operating area
"WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and oud nase can cause
severe eye injury ane! hearing loss, Wear eye protection
tmecing ANSI 2874-1099 standards and gar protection when
‘operating this unt Use afl face shold when needes
HOT SURFACE
WARNING: Do not touch any metal engne components
‘The engine gets extremely Not ftom operation and may case
sere pure. Allow the unt fo compaetesy Cool pret any
mantenanoe o servicing,
UNLEADED FUEL
‘Always use clean, resh unloaded fuel
OH
Refer to operator's manual forthe proper type of of
PRIMER BULB
DO NOT USE E55 FUEL IN THIS UNIT
WARNING: Ithas been proven that fuel contaning greater
‘han 10% ethanol wal ukely damago ts engine and vad the
warranty
Push prmer bulb, tury and slow. 10 umes.
“SHARP BLADE
“ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
(ON / START / RUN
WARNING: sharp bisce on tammer attachment shield, To
prevent senous injury do not touch the ine curing Bae,
‘ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP:
o-(e'2/eer Prue
‘CRAFTSMAN 2 YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FOR 2 YEARS from the date of purchase, ths product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. Defective product wil receive free repair or
free replacement i repairs unavailable,
For warranty coverage details to obtain repair or replacement, visit the web site: www,craftsman,com
‘This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, Warranty coverage dove NOT includ
“+ Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranly period, such as cutting lin, titers or spark plugs
‘+ Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair or caused by product accessories,
‘+ Repairs necessary because of accident or falure to operate or maintain the product according to a suppled instructions.
‘+ Proventive maintenance, or repairs necessary dus fa improper fuel mixture, contaminated or stale ful
This warranty s void if this producti ever used while providing commercial services orf rented to anther person,
This warranty gives you speci aga rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state,
‘Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, 60179
Ena is
APPLICATIONS
‘Asa immer: Spark Plug
+ Cutting grass and tight weeds /
+ Edging sero
+ Decorative trimming around trees, fences, et.
ther optional accessories may be used with this unt.
Shaft Housing
a ‘Convertibie™
a7 cone
Cutting Heed
Sed
INSTALL CUTTING HEAD SHIELD INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE
1. Push the -handle down onto, Sh Grip Shalt Hous
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never operate oan "
i. Place the cutting head shld
‘onto the guare mount
bracket, making
hax bolt hole inthe handle A ae
shouldbe onthe lft ldo LON
Uoe the otoving instructions te cting head shit on the uit nat ereeaaee )
instal, hol nthe hao an push Totten
trough Bae the washer on Q
the bot then scr the wing Minima 8 in ~ Ming
hustonts the bom De rot 524m) +
tighten unt making the \
re to align
thehoies on the shield with Sutin, ry \.
the onesin the guard mount M88 handle ajustrent ot 7 Washer
Bracket (9 1) 3. Rotate the D-handl to place Fo.
2. Take the2 shield sorews and
Setew each one int the
shield unl tiger int.
8, Using an appropriate sory
sve, tgton the scrove unt
the shila fs emi n plac. Pot 5
the grip above the top athe
Shaft housing, Places minimum of 6 inches
ofthe shart grip.
44. Wile holeng the unitin the operating poston Fig. 1), move the D-hancls|
tothe location that provide th best
Tighten the wing nut uni the D-hancle is secure,
(15.24 om fom the ene pecenanec ery
(OPERATING THE CONVERTIBLE™ COUPLER SYSTEM
WARNING: Geter ang any atachmort sd ana ondotand
BDA | terres tat cae wiht atatmont Folow sto
oraton contac wn
‘The Comveribie™ couple 5/S1am enables Ts se OT REGS pana BTCHETS
Eager
Cutwator
Tuto Blower
Brushoutter
Pole Saw
Hedge Trimmer
INSTALLING THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OR OTHER ATTACHMENT:
Crete nur
(OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS.
(Old andor impropery mixed fue are tha main reasons forthe unit not
running propery Be Sure ta use fresh, clean unleaded tual Pott the
instructions caretuly forthe proper tual’! mixture
Definition of Biended Fuels
WARNING: It as boon proven that fuel containing groter than]
A 109% ethanol wal ikely damage this engine and void te warranty
“Today's uals are often a blend of gasolne and oxygenates such as ethanol
methano., or MBE (eter Alcohol-lendes tue apsoros water AC itl as 196
\Water inthe uot can make fue anctol saparato forms acids when store.
\iten using aloohol blended fel use fresh us fee than 20 day’ ld),
Using Blended Fuols
WARNING
To avoid serious personal jury and damage to th
luni, shut the unit of before removing or Istaling attachment.
Button i uly snapped int the primary hole, and thatthe knob fs
securely tightened.
A
CGN song ea SS
A
NOTE: To make Instaling of Primary Hole
removing the attachment Y
‘aie, place the union
the ground or on a work
bench
1. Turn kno® counterclockwise
toloosen fi. 4
2, Whilefrmly holding the upper shaft \
Bttschmant, post t straight “Par et
inte the Converibia™ Housing
Couplar unt te lease Fis
button snaps frm ito the
primary nol i. 3 90 Edging Hote
NOTE: Aligning th release Chenmer ny) a
button sth th qulde
recone wil elp|
instalation Fg.)
“Tur the knob clockwise to
tighten 9.4).
For decorative edging withthe ine
Pend! mmr attachment or other
attachment, lock tho reloase.
Button of the attachment int the Fad
0" hole (Fig. 4)
REMOVING THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT OR OTHER ATTACHMENT
1. Turn the knob Convertbie™
counterclockwise to loosen “*Caupter
4
2, Prass and hold the release
button (Fig. 3)
3. Whi fry holing the upper
Shaft ous, pal the
attachment staight out ofthe
Convertbi™ coupser Fi. 2).
‘alabilty, pay strict attention Yo theo and fue! ming instructions
fn the 2-eyets of container Using improperly mixed Tus! can
Severely damage the engine.
T ehooaing fo use a Blanded Tua, orf usa unavoidable, Talow
recommended precautions:
‘Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in the operator's manual
+ Atvays agitate the fue mix before fusing the unit
+ Drain the tank and run the engine dy betore storing the unit
Using Fuel Additives
Itis recommended to use the manufacturers 2-cyole ol wth this unit,
Unavatable, use a good 2-cycls ol designed for ar-cooled engines along
‘wih a fuel agave, such a8 STA-BIL® Gas Stabilze or an equvatert. Ad
(08 02. 23 ml) of tual adative por gallon of fel accorang to the instructions
‘onthe container. NEVER add fuel aaetves Grecty To the Uns Wel tank
Mixing The Fuel
0 ‘CAUTION: For proper engine operation and maximum
Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of =
peers ESOS [FNS
Ne gay —— WON RATE a
Local regulations
WARNING: Guscine i exremay fammabia- ignited apers
BA) recess Breese ecto an owt cal etre
Tithe tel tank ol smoke une ing th tank. Keep
Sark and open ames ata Gstanc rome ave
FUELING THE UNIT
prey, Never operas the unit witout the fis cap secur n place,
WARNING: iio tut in a clean wel ventated outdoor area, Wipe
up any spBed fuel mmedlately. Avoid crating a source of gnton fr
Spi fuel: Do not start the enghe unt fel vapors dspate
A WARNING: Remove fuel cap sow) to avoid jay From fst
1. Turmunitonits side, wit the tol cap facing up, and remove the ful cap,
2. Place the gas containers spout int the fill ole on the ful tank an i
the tank (F198
NOTE: Do not ovefilthe tank
3, Wape up any gasoline that
may have spe,
Reinstall he ful cap
5. Move the unit a east 20 f
(@.t'm) from the feng
Source and site Belors|
Starting the engine
Fig.6 eas canted
A WARNING: Oporto tis ait onyina wat vetiated outdoor rea
A
Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal ina confined area
WARNING: Avoid acoldontal starting, Make sue to be Inthe
starting poston whon pllng the tartar rope Fig. 10, To avoid serous
iy the operator ana unt mis ben stabs potion whe starting
NOTE: Thisunit uses the incced Pul™ starting system, which signteanty
reluces the effort required to star the engine
[STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix.gas with ol. See O¥ anc
Fuel Mixing Instructions
2. the tual tan wth the
fsbo mixture
NOTE: There ls no need to tun
the unit on, The OOF
CConirt fla the ON (1)
poston at nes (Fg. 7.
3. Full press and rloaso the
primer bulb 10 Umes, sonny
ome amount of us shoul
Devisibie nto prner bub
and fuel nes (i. 8). st
an not be eee in the Bl,
ress and release the bub as
Fay times ast takes unt
fst ean be seen n't
4. Flip the choke lever clockwise
Unt licks (B. 9),
5. Grouch nthe starting postion
(Fig. 9) Donot squeeze the
thle Pull te starter rope
with a controled motion unt
the unt stars
6. Watland alo the unite for
B= 1 cecends tho unt stops
runing dung ins tine, squesze
tha trots can an pl the
Sartor rope in a controled
motion unt he nt stats
7. Squeeze andhald the throtle
‘onto for 30 4060 second
‘le tho unit to warm up
WF. The engine doss not start,
‘go back to step 3
NOTE: I the unt shot and fats
to slat vain pls of
the starter rope, squceze
the trot cont ana
paltha stator rope unt
fount stars,
‘STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Release the throttle contrat
and allow the engine 10 coo!
down By ing
2. Prass and hold the OvOrt
Control inthe OFF (0)
positon unl the engine
Eomes to a complete stop
(a7.
aS ea
Gramsci
HOW TO START THE UNIT USING THE PLUG-IN POWER START OR.
POWER BIT START ACCESSORY
NOTE- This unit can uso a Plug-in Powor Start or Powor Bit Start
‘optional accessory!
Phoatorofer tothe Plug-In Power Stator Power Bit Start operator's
‘maria! for preper Use ofthis feature ems may be Sold Soparatoy!
Pleaoe rt to page & of tis manial bout purchasing thee
acessories)
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
4. Mix gas wih of, See OF and Fuel Mixing irstrctons.
2._Filthe fuel tank with the fueoi mixture
NOTE: There I ne need to tun th unit on, The OrvOMt Controls in the
ON (1) postion at all times Fig. 7).
— Trotte
staring
6
aE
ect
Full press and release the primer bub 10 tes, slowly. Some amount of
fuel shouldbe visto nthe primer bulb an Tue nes (Fg 8) Tus an not
inthe bul, press and release the bub as many tes a9 takes
Can be seen inf
1oke lever clockwise unl it clicks (Fg. 9)
5. Grouch nthe starting postion (Fig. 10) Do not squeeze the tattle. Place
the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start into tho back ofthe Un
Felaro the Operation section of tha Plug-In Powar Start of Power Bit
Start operator's manval
Press and hold the ON () button ofthe Plugin Power Stator Power Bit
Start equipped alin itervas ro longer than 4 seconds each untl the
tnt starts
7. Walt and allow the unt tole for 5-10 seconds. the unt stops runing
‘hiring tis ime, squseze the hate conto, then ese and oka the ON
button of the Plugin Power Start or Power Bt Slat equipped ln intrvae
no longer than 4 seconds each und he unt starts,
13. Remove the Plugln Power Start or cil rom the unit
9. Squeeze an hold the thotle contr! for 20 to 60 second to allow the
Unit fo ware up.
‘The engine does not start, go back ta step 3.
IF. The engine tas to start after a few attempts, squeeze the thetic
conto then press and hold the Plugln Power Stator cil ON ()
button in intervals no longer than 4 seconds each untl the uni stat,
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle contrat and allow the engine to cool down by ing.
2. Press and hold the OOH Control inthe OFF (0) poston until the
fengine comes to a complete stop (Fg. 7).
Eee)
HOLDING THE UNIT
A
Before operating the unit, stand in
the operating postion (Fig. 11
Cheek forthe following:
+ Th operator is woaring eye
protection and proper clothing
‘Wi a sightly-beot ght a,
the operator's hands noleing
the shaft rip
+ The operator’ tet arm is
straight, the et hand holding
the Behance
The unit f at waist evel
‘The cutting hea is paral to
the ground and easly contacts the grass without
ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH
A
‘Tho Bump Hoad™ cutting head
Allows the release of timing ine
‘without stopping the angina. To.
release more ne ght tap the
ting head on the ground (ig.
{2} whe operating the unit at Righ
speed
NOTE: Away’ keep the timing
line fay extended. ine
release becomes mers
Scat when the cuting
line get shorter
Each ime the head is bumped.
about 1 inch (25.4 mm} of trmming ine releases, A blade inthe cuting head
‘hiotd wil ut tho tne fo the proper langth itary axcoss in is reloaso.
For best results, tap the bump kneb on hare ground oc hard sol. It
attempting a line reas in tal gras, the engine may stal
NOTE: Do ot est the Bump Head on the ground while the units running,
Some tne breakage will occur trom:
+ Entanglomont with foreign matter
+ Normal ine fatigue
WARNING: Aways wear aye, hearing foot ana body protection
tareduce hers of injury when operating tia Unk
1 need to bend over
WARNING: Do not remove or ater the ine outing bade
‘assembly. Excessive ine ongth wil cause premature engine
failure and/or unit damage.
ig 12 Coenen)
‘+ Attempting to cut thick, stalky woeds|
+ Forcing the tne into objects such as wals or fence posts
HPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS
+ Koop tho cutting head paral tothe ground,
+ Do not force the cutting head. ABow the tip of the line to do the cuting,
‘especially along walls. Cutting with more than the tp wilreduce cutting
‘efficiency and may oveioad the engine
‘+ Cut grass over 8 inches (200 men By working from top to bottom in small
increments to avold premature ine wear or engine cag
‘+ Cut tom right o loft whenever possible. Cutting to the fet improves the
Unit's cting efficiency: Cippings are thrown away from the operator.
+ Slowly move the untinte and out of the cutting area atthe desired height.
Move ether n a forwara backward or side-to-side motion, Gung shorter
lengths produces the best results
‘Trim only when grass and weeds ave ary.
+ The ife ofthe cutting tine fs dependent upon:
“+ Following the trimming techniques.
‘+ What vegetation is being cut
‘+ Whore vegetation is cut
For example, the ine wil wear
{ator when tamming agarnst a
‘eundation wall as opposed to. A
trimming around a Wee oh
DECORATIVE TRIMMING Sa
Deceratve timing is =
Sccorplched by roving al wu 320"
‘egetaton around tees, post,
tonves, te =
Rotate the hola unt so that he
outing Read fs at @ 30" angle fo the ground (Fi. 1).
Menuet Geni cucu
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Perform these required maintenance procedures a the frequency state in
the table, Those procedures should also be a par of any seasonal Tune-Up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may rule special a0 or skills. For
thes typos of reps cll -800-4-MY-HOME® for more information.
NOTE: Picasa read the Calfomia/ EPA statement that came with tha unt
fora complete listing of terms and coverage forthe emissions
control davies, such as the spark araster mule, carburetor, etc
NOTE: Picasa road the Califomia/EPA statement that came with the unit
fora complete listing af terms and coverage or ine emissions
contvol devices, such as the spark arrestor, mule, carburetor, etc.
[FREQUENCY [MAINTENANCE REQUIRED [see
Every 10 hows (Clean and -ol alr ior on
Every 25 hows [Check spark plug conation and gap__[p.10
LINE INSTALLATION
‘WARNING: Naver use metat-ranforced ine, wre, chain or
rape. These can break off and become dangerous projcties
This section covers both SpliLine® and standard single lin installation
Alas use orginal equipment
‘andacturer 0.095 in. (241 mm)
Feplacement tne. Line otter than
{he spectid may make the
engine everneat oF fal
‘There are two methods to replace
the trimming line
+ Wind the inner ree with new ine
+ Install a prewound inner rel
Removing the Exiting Inner Re!
1. Hold the outer spool with one
hand and unsere tha bum
a
knob counterclockwise (Fig. 14). Inspect the bot inside the bump knob
tormake sure it moves freely. Replace the bump knob if damaged,
2. Remove te inner ea rom the outer spool Fig 15)
Remove spring trom the inner ral Fig 1)
44. Use a clean cloth to clean the iner reel, spring, shaft, and inner surface
‘of the outer spot
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Cte urct enc ere cs
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5, Check the ndexing teeth on
{he nor eet and tor spool
forwaar fig, 10).
recess, remove burs or
replace th est and spool
NOTE: Always use the comect
tins nat non
instaling tmming tne
‘nth unl Thene may
fot release prope
the ne st ong.
‘Single Lin instalation
Go To Step 3 for Spitine®
Inston
6. Take approximately 20 fet (6
mmyofrew imming ine, oop
int two equal enh
ingot eneh ond of te le
through one ofthe two haks
inte nor ea (17) Pal
tha in through sinner rok
5 thatthe op sas Smal
possbe
Wind te ines in vg ven
lajors ona the ea Fi. 18)
Wind the nen he crection
indeated on th inner.
Place an index fingor
Betion toto esto to
peer Renews go YR
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‘plitLine® Installation
8. Toke approximately 10 fet 3
mj ot new trimming ine. Insert
Done eng ofthe ne trough
tne ofthe to Noles in the
inner reel Fig. 19) Pul the
Tne trough the inner ree unl
fly about # inches set out
Insert the end ofthe tne into
the open hots inthe inne
reel and pull the line ght to
make the loop as small as
possible (Fig. 13
Before winding, spit the tne
back about 6 inches,
11, Win the tne in tight even
layers in he direction
inefeatad on the inner roe
NOTE: Fair to wind the ne hn
the cect iieted va
‘cause the cufing ha to
‘operate incorecty
Insert the spit ends ofthe
Tne into tne wo holding slots
(Fa. 20).
Inert ose the splt ends
ofthe line through ar into the
fyslets Inthe outer spool and
place Inner reel with spring
frst the outer spool Fg.
21), Push the innor rel anc
Cuter spool together,
NOTE: The spring must be
assembled on the inner
feel before reassembling
the cutting ead.
‘While ong the inner roel
and outer sp00), grasp the
Spit ends ana pl frm
Felsase the in trom tha
folding sits inthe spool
Hola the inner rel in place
and instal the bump knob by
turning clockwise, Tighten
securely,
INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL
1. Hold the cuter spool with one hand ard unscrew the bump kab
a (
10,
Fig 13
1.
13.
14 Rs uect enc trerenes
‘counterclckwies (Fa. 14)
Inspect the bot Inside the
bump knob to make sure it
moves tee. Replace the
bump knob i damaged
2. Remove the old inner rel rom
the outer spool (Fig. 15)
3. Remove the spring from the
old inner eo! Fig. 18).
4. Place the spring in the new
Tenor oa
NOTE: The spring must be
assembled on the anor
Feal bofore reassembling the cutting head.
5. Insert or sie the ends of the tne through o into the eyelets inthe outer
spool Fig, 21
6, Place the new inner oa sie the outer spool. Push the inner reel and
(tle spool together While holding the ner rel and outer spo, rasp the
fds and pul mf release the Ino om the hokng slots nthe spool
7. Hold the inner ee in place and install the bump kno by turning
clocks. Tighten securely.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
A
allure to maintain the after property can resut in poor performance of
ccan cause permanent damage to the angie,
1. Open the air fiter cover by
pressing the lock fan and
paling out on the a itor
over Fig 2),
2. Remove the a iter Fg. 22),
3. Wash the fiterin detergent
and water ine th fer
thoroughiy and alow it to dry
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30
‘ator ai fo ightly coat the
fier,
5. Squseze the fter to spread
and emove excess oi
66. _ Replace the arfter into the base plate (Fig. 22)
NOTE: Operating the unit without the after WILL VOID the warranty
7. Reinstall the after cover Position the two small abs on the ar iter
‘over inte tho two slots in the base plate and press the a iter cover
‘down, making sure to align the lock tab with the lock tab slot, untit
Snaps into place (ig. 22)
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
‘Tho lle speed of the engine Is adjustable. An idle adjustment screw Is
between the a filer cover and the engine starter housing (9.17).
NOTE: Careless adjustments can serously damage the unt. An authorized
service dealer should make carburetor adjustments,
1, after hacking the tuo! mbure and cleaning te ae iter, the engine sti
willaot le, aust the ile speed serew as Tole:
1. Start the engine and run for
‘ne minute fo warm Up.
Rafer To Starting’Stopping
Instructions.
Eyelets
Fiaat
WARNINGS fo avoid serious personal nya, aways tum the unto]
and allow to ooo bore cleaning or malaring i.
Air Fitor
Fig. 22
slop, inser small prlips
‘Ssrovdrer ito thee
aglustment screw 9. 17).
Sur ta ee spond seu
clockwise 1/8 of aturn ata
time ts needed) unt the
‘engine ies smcothy
3, Ifthe engine appears to be idling too fas, tun the idle speed screw
counterclockwise 1/8 of turn ata Time (as needed) to reduce ile
speed.
‘Checking the fuel mixture, cleaning the ar itor and adjusting the ldle speed
‘Should solve most engine problems. I not and al ofthe folowing are true
+ the engine will not ile
+ the engine hesitates or stalls on acceleration
+ there i aloss of engine power
Have the carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.
Fig. 23,
Renu menue
REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG.
Use a Champion ROJT,!or a replacement part ¥753-0619 spark plug (or
equiva
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug boot frmiy and pul
ittrom the spark plug.
2. Glean around the spark plug. Remove the spark phig fam the cylinder
head by turning a 5/6-nch socket counterclockiise
[Al WARNING: Do not sand bist, scrape or clean spark pg
electrodes. Grit in the engin could damage he eying
3. Replace a cracked, fouled or
diy sparc plug. Set the alr
‘599 at 0,025 In: (0.638 mm)
Using a feser gauge (Fa 25).
4. Install a coreety-gapped
spark plug inthe eylier
hheag. Tighten by turning the
S?e-inch socket clockwise
tnt snug. using a torque
wrench, forge to
110-120 inelb. (123-135,
Nem). Do not over-tighten.
15. Reatlach the plug Boot
CLEANING
(Use a smal brush to clan of the ouside of the unit.Do not use rong