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Instruction Manual
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PRUNER A'I-rACHMENT
Model No.
C944.514610
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
545001437 1/17/05
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Warranty Statement 2 Maintenance 1 Identification of Symbols 2 Service & Adjustments 13 Safety Rules 2 Storage 14 Assembly 7 Parts List Center Section Operation 9 Parts and Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® PRUNER ATTACHMENT For two (2) years from tile date of purchase, Sears Canada, Inc., will repair or replace free of charge, at Sears option, parts which are defective as a result of material or workmanship. COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE: Warranty on Pruner Attachment
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Because apruner isahigh-speed HAZARD ZONE wood-cutting tool, special safety precau- tions must beobserved toreduce the risk ofaccidents. Careless orimproper use ofthis tool can cause serious or even fatal injury. 50 feet PLAN AHEAD • Read this manual carefully until you i_1_..__. _ (15 meters) completely understand and can follow all safety rules, precautions, and oper- ating instructions before attempting to A DANGER: Do not use the unit. use near e_ectrical • Restrict the use of your pruner to
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• Avoid dangerous situations. Donot sharp edges orcorners. Donotex- use inpresence offlammable liquids pose cords toheat, oil,orwater. orgases toavoid creating afireor • Keep theextension cord clear ofop- erator and obstacles atalltimes. explosion and/or causing damage to unit. • Tiecord tocord retainer andcon- • Avoid dangerous environments. Do nect torecessed plug asshown in notuse inunventilated areas or thismanual toprevent damage to unit and/or extension cord and tore- where dust orexplosiv
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• Use only recommended CraftsmanCR_ Always replace bar and chain immedi- parts and accessories. ately if it becomes damaged, broken or is otherwise removed. • Besure chain stops moving when engine idles (see CARBURETOR AD- • Always stop the unit when work is JUSTMENT section ofpowerhead delayed or when walking from one manual). cutting location to another. Stop the • Keep others away when making car- engine before setting the unit down. buretor adjustments. • Use only in daylight or good artific
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around the throttle handle whether • Never letthemoving chain contact any object atthetipoftheguide bar. your are right handed or left handed. • Keep theworking area free from ob- • Stand with your weight evenly bal- anced on both feet. structions such asother trees, branches, rocks, stumps, etc. Elimi- • Stand slightly to the left side of the nate oravoid any obstruction that pruner to keep your body from being your chain could hitwhile you are in a direct line with the cutting chain. cutting.
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culation disorders orabnormal swell- flames from water heaters, electric motors orswitches, furnaces, etc. ings. Prolonged use incold weather has • Store attachment soblade cannot ac- been linked toblood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms cidentally cause injury. • Store attachment indoors, out ofreach occur such asnumbness, pain, loss of ofchildren. strength, change inskin color ortexture, orloss offeeling inthe fingers, hands, Ifsituations occur which are notcov- orjoints, d
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SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY 3. Insert two screws into the screw holes. WARNING: Proper shoulder 4. Secure shoulder strap clamp by strap and handle adjustments are re- tightening screws with the hex wrench. quired before use. The shoulder strap clamp must be installed as shown 5. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the above the assist handle on the upper shaft (powerhead end of unit). engine or beginning a cutting opera- tion. NOTE: The lower shoulder strap 6. Insert
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KNOW YOUR PRUNER ATTACHMENT READ THiS iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR PRUNER A]q-ACHMENq_ Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hanger __ Coupler / Bar oil fill cap Shaft Chain / Bar Bar nut PRUNER CHAIN TENSION It is normal for a new chain to stretch The PRUNER is designed for removal of limbs and branches overhead not during first 15 minut
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OPERATING POSITION Primary Hole Coupler ' Guide Recess ALWAYS_WEAR: _ , ,_, Head _'_ ii Protection Eye Protection Locking/ Upper Release Attachment Shaft 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 clock- wise. _WARNING: Make sure the lock- ing/release button is locked in the pri- mary hole and the knob is securely A_DANGER: Do not extend arms tightened before operati
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• Watch out for branches immediately 1. Make the first cut 6 inches (15 cm) from the tree trunk on the bottom behind the branch being pruned. If the chain hits the rear branch, dam- of the limb. Use top of guide bar to make this cut. Cut 1/3 through age to the unit may occur. the diameter of the limb. • Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that are bent or under NOTE: When making the second and third cuts, rest the foot of the pruner pressure. Avoid being struck by the against the tre
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1=Use thescrewdriver endofthe CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS chain adjustment tool (bar tool) to A sharp chain makes wood chips. A move chain around guide bar to dull chain makes a sawdust powder ensure kinks donotexist. The and cuts slowly. See CHAIN SHARP- ENING in the SERVICE AND ADJUST- chain should rotate freely. MENTS section. Chain Adjustment Tool BAR MAINTENANCE Guide If your pruner cuts to one side, has to Bar be forced through the cut, or been run with an improper amount of bar lubri- cation it
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z_ Cutters Depth Gauge ,_LWARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before performing mainte- nance, service, or adjustments except Drive Links for carburetor adjustments. CHAIN SHARPENING Chain sharpening is a complicated task that requires special tools. We recom- mended you refer chain sharpening to a professional chain sharpener. CHAIN REPLACEMENT ,_ WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut
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If your pruner attachment is to be all.WARNING: Perform the follow- stored for a period of time: • Clean the entire attachment. ing steps after each use: • Allow attachment to cool before • Lightly oil external metal surfaces storing or transporting. and guide bar. • Store attachment with all guards in • Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy place. Position attachment so that paper or cloth. • Check entire attachment for loose any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. screws or nuts. Repla
