dt_WARNING: When using garden- ing appliances, basic safety precau- tions must always be followed to re-

duce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous!

instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual. Never allow chil-

dren to operate this unit.

AFETY INFORMATION

THE UNIT

Operator is responsible for following

instructions and warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruction

manual before using unit! Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read, understand and will follow the

OPERATOR SAFETY

DANGER: RISK OF CUT. KEEP

HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE AND CU-FFING AREA. Do not attempt

to clear away cut material or hold ma- terial to be cut when the blade is in

motion. Make sure powerhead is

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extensioncordtotheunitAnunder.- sizedextensioncordwillcause dropinlinevoltageresultingloss ofpowerandoverheatingIfin. doubt,usethenextheaviergauge. Thelowerthegaugenumber,the heavierthecord.

???Donotusemultiplecords.

???DonotabusecordNevercarrythe. unitbytheextensioncordoryank extensioncordtodisconnectunitTo.

unplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.

Donotusecordasahandle,closea

dooroncord,orpullcordaround sharpedgesorcornersDonotex.- posecordstoheat,oil,orwater.

???Keeptheextensioncordclearofop- eratorandobstaclesatalltimesTie. cordtocordretainerandconnectto

recessedplugasshowninthis manualtopreventdamagetounit and/orextensioncordandtoreduce thepossibilityoftheextensioncord disconnectingfromtheunitduring operation.

???DonotattempttorepairunitInspect. theinsulationandconnectorsthe

powerheadandextensioncordbefore eachuseIfthereisanydamage,do. notuseuntildamageisrepairedby yourauthorizedservicedealer.

???Donotusethepowerheadifthe switchdoesnotturntheunitonand

offproperlyHavetheunitrepaired.

byyourauthorizedservicedealer.

???Donotusewithdamagedcordor plugIfpowerheadisnotworkingas. itshould,hasbeendropped,dam- aged,leftoutdoors,droppedinto water,returnittoyourauthorized servicedealerforrepair.

???Avoidunintentionalstartingofthe unitNevercarryunitwithyourfinger. ontheswitchBesuretheswitchis.

intheOFFpositionandnevertouch theswitchwhenconnectingexten- sioncord.

???Unplugtheunitfromthepower sourcewhennotinuse,beforeservic- ing,andwhenchangingaccessories and/orattachments.

???Avoidanybodycontactwithany groundedconductor,suchasmetal fences,orpipes,toavoidthepossi- bilityofelectricshock.

???GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter (GFCI)protectionshouldbepro- videdonthecircuitoroutlettobe

usedforthepowerheadRecep.- taclesareavailablehavingbuilt-in GFCIprotectionandmaybeused forthismeasureofsafety.

UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY

'_WARNING: Disconnect power-

head spark plug (or disconnect power- head from power source) before per- forming maintenance.

???Inspect entire unit before each use.

Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are

in place and securely fastened.

???Maintain unit according to recom- mended procedures.

???Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

???Use only recommended Craftsman parts and accessories. Never use wire, wire rope, string, flailing de- vices, etc.

???Be sure blade stops turning when engine idles (see OARBURETOR AD- JUSTMENTS section of powerhead manual).

???Remove the blade before making car- buretor adjustments. Hold the unit by hand. Do not make carburetor adjust- ments from the blade side of the unit.

???Keep others away when making car- buretor adjustments.

???Never start the unit with the clutch

housing removed. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury.

???Have all maintenance and service not

explained in this manual performed by a Sears Service Centre.

???If blade strikes a foreign object, follow these steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire (or disconnect from power source), inspect for damage, and repair any damage before resum-

ing operation of the unit=

EDGING SAFETY

be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft.

???Keep others including children, ani- mals, bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the unit immediately if you are ap- proached.

???Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

???Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or stand on unstable sur- faces.

???Always keep the wheel in contact with the ground=

Hazard zone for thrown objects

???Blades can throw objects violently.

???Others can be blinded or injured.

???Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 m) away.

WARNING:

Blades move momentarily after the trigger is released,

???The blades can seriously cut you or others,

???Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut.

,_ WARNING:

Read Instruction Manual

???Follow all warnings and instructions.

???Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

???Keep all parts of your body away from the blade and muffler.

???Always push the unit slowly over the ground. Stay alert for uneven side-

walks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.

???Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs explained in this manual. Use

only for edging. Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or wet locations.

???To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow

excessive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate on the attachment.

???Objects struck by the cutting member can cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to edging.

???Never operate without blade shield in place and in good working order.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

???Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.

???Stop powerhead before leaving work area.

???Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool

before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.

???Store unit and fuel in area where fuel

vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

???Store attachment so blade cannot ac- cidentally cause injury.

???Store attachment indoors, out of reach of children.

If situations occur which are not cov- ered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assis-

tance, contact your Sears Service Centre.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,

hands, and joints of people prone to cir- culation disorders or abnormal swell-

ings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands,

or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-

vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely

their physical condition and the condi- tion of this unit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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25cc Powerhead (with trimmer attachment)

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list.

Model C944.511573

???Edger attachment

???Handlebar

???Handlebar mounting bracket for 1" (2.5 cm) shaft

???Handlebar mounting bracket for 7/8" (2.2 cm) shaft

???Bracket cover (2)

???Handlebar bracket screws (4)

???Attachment Hanger

???Hex Wrench

Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, contact your Sears Service Centre.

ASSEMBLY

sembled, repeat all steps to ensure

your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

??? A hex wrench (provided) is required

for assembly.

HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY

_DANGER: RISKOFCUT. To

avoid serious injury, the barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed as

shown on the upper shaft of the pow- erhead to provide a barrier between operator and the spinning blade. At- tach handlebar mounting bracket above arrow on safety warning decal on the upper shaft (powerhead end of unit). Ensure handlebar is positioned

on mounting bracket at the end of the arrow on the handlebar decal.

NOTE: Two mounting brackets are in- cluded with this attachment. Both brack-

ets are provided to adapt this attach- ment for use with powerheads that have either a 1" (2.5 cm) diameter or a 7/8"

(2.2 cm) diameter upper shaft. The cor- rect bracket must be used to ensure

that the handlebar is mounted securely to the upper shaft before use.

.....................944.51556

Bracket Cover

Mountinc

Bracket /

i

1.Place the mounting bracket over the upper shaft above the arrow on the safety label. Be sure to use the correct mounting bracket for either the 1" (2.5 cm) or 7/8" (2.2 cm) di- ameter upper shaft.

2.Position one of the bracket covers

under the upper shaft and align the

mounting bracket and the bracket cover screw holes. Insert two

screws into the screw holes.

3.Secure the mounting bracket by

tightening the screws with the hex wrench.

4.Locate the decal on the handlebar. This decal includes an arrow. Posi- tion the handlebar with the mount- ing bracket at the end of the arrow.

5.Position the second bracket cover

over the handlebar. Align the mounting bracket and the bracket

cover screw holes. Again make sure the handlebar is at the end of the arrow.

6.Insert two screws and hand tighten only. Be sure the handlebar is installed correctly; then, tighten

each screw securely with the hex wrench.

NOTE: Adjustments can be made by loosening the bracket cover screws and moving the mounting bracket or

handlebar up or down the shaft. Be sure the handlebar is installed correct-

ly; then, retighten each screw securely with the hex wrench.

Depth Adjustment Knob

Gearbox

BLADE

The BLADE is designed to cut sod.

OPERATING THE COUPLER

Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attach-

ments to be installed. The optional attachments are:

*not designed for use with electric powerheads

_kWARNING: Always disconnect powerhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before removing or installing attachments.

REMOVING ATTACHMENT

CAUTION: When removing or instal-

ling attachments, place the power- head and attachment on a flat surface

for stability.

Hanger i

Shaft

Wheel

Edger Blade

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB

Tile DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB is used to adjust the wheel for blade cut- ting depth.

Upper Shaft

Coupler

Lower

Attachment

TIGHTENKnob

2.Press and hold the locking/release button.

Locking/Release Button

Upper Shaft

Lower Attachment

3. While securely holding the upper

INSTALLINGATTACHMENT

1.Remove the shaft cap from the at- tachment (if present) and discard.

2.Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of up- per shaft coupler.

Coupler Primary Hole

Guide Recess

Upper Locking/ Attachment

Shaft Release

Button

3.Push the attachment into the cou-

pler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.

4.Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clockwise.

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT

HANGER

An attachment hanger is provided for storage when attachment is not in use.

To install hanger on attachment:

1.Remove the shaft cap from the at- tachment (if present) and discard.

2.Press and hold the locking/release button.

3.Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking/release button snaps into the hole.

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS WEAR: _._

Eye Protection

Long Pants _

Heavy Sho._

When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following:

???Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.

???Keep right arm slightly bent with right hand holding the trigger handle of powerhead.

???Keep left arm extended with left hand holding the handlebar.

???Keep unit below waist level.

???Adjust edger wheel for proper cut depth.

_IJWARNING: Never attempt to adjust the edger wheel when the unit is in operation. Always stop the pow- erhead, wait until the blade stops turn- ing, and disconnect the spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before making adjustments=

EDGING

As you become familiar with use of your edger attachment, you will be able to determine your own operating pace. Conditions such as depth of cut and material being cut will regulate the speed and time required for your edg- ing job.

???Allow the engine to warm up before you begin edging.

???Increase the engine speed before placing the blade in the cut. For best results, run the engine at full throttle while cutting.

???Always work going away from people

and solid objects such as walls, large stones, trees, automobiles, etc.

???Be careful when edging near trees or valuable plants. The high speed metal blade may cut roots and cause dam- age to the plants.

???If the blade stalls, immediately move

the unit back slightly to allow the blade to restart. If the blade continues

to stall, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and inspect for block- age or damage=

clean. Always release the throttle trig- ger, move the powerhead ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, disconnect the spark plug (or disconnect power- head from power source), and make sure the blade has completely

stopped turning before cleaning.

SETTING THE EDGING DEPTH

adjust the cut depth when the engine is running. Always release the throttle trigger, wait until the blade stops turn- ing, move the powerhead ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and discon- nect spark plug (or disconnect from

power source) before making adjust- ments.

Depth

Knob

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

1, Loosen the depth adjustment knob.

2.Slide the wheel to the desired posi- tion.

???Raising the wheel will increase the cutting depth,

???Lowering the wheel will decrease the cutting depth.

3.Tighten the depth adjustment knob securely.

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 edger attachment as instructed 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 edger if blade 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.

WHEN TO PERFORM

Before each use

Before each use

After each use

Every 5 hours of operation

BLADE MAINTENANCE

A0&WARNING: The blade will con-

tinue to spin after the engine stops or after the throttle trigger has been re- leased. To avoid serious injury, make sure the blade has stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or dis- connect powerhead from power

source) before performing work on the blade.

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.

???The blade is reversible. When the

cutting edge on one side becomes

worn, turn the blade over (see BLADE REPLACEMENT in the SER-

VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section).

???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.

BLADE REPLACEMENT

tinue to spin after the engine stops or after the throttle trigger has been re- leased. To avoid serious injury, make sure the blade has stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or dis- connect powerhead from power

source) before performing work on the blade.

,I_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 blade.

2.Insert a small screwdriver into

aligned holes. This will keep the

shaft from turning while loosening the blade nut.

Screwdriv_

ing steps after each use:

???Allow attachment and gearbox to cool before storing or transporting.

???Store attachment with blade shield in place. Position attachment so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury.

???Store the attachment in a dry, well ventilated area out of the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare attachment for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30

days or more.

If your edger attachment is to be stored for a period of time:

3.While holding the screwdriver in position, remove blade nut by turn- ing clockwise.

4.Remove both washers, and the blade from the blade shaft.

Blade shield

Blade

Washers

Blade

Shaft

5.Install new blade onto blade shaft.

6.Reinstall both washers and blade nut (counterclockwise).

7.Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench while holding screwdriver in position.

8.Remove the screwdriver.

9.Turn blade by hand. If the blade

binds against the shield, or appears to be uneven, the blade is not cen-

tered, and you must reinstall.

???Clean the entire attachment.

???Inspect the blade shield area and clean any dirt, grass, leaves, or de- bris that has collected. Inspect the blade and blade shield; replace a blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way.

???Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

???Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the blade; wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.

???Check entire attachment for loose

screws or nuts. Replace any dam- aged, worn or broken parts.

???At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.