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Operator’s Manual
®
2-Cycle
®
WEEDWACKER GAS TRIMMER
Model No. 316.791870
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
• ESPAÑOL, P. 15
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman
769-02958 02/07
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest WARNING Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF grass-covered areas be equipped with
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Adjust the D-handle to your size in order to provide the best grip. • Use only replacement parts or accessories recommended for this tool that are distributed by Sears or a Craftsman outlet. • Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with anything Use of any replacement parts or accessories purchased before starting the unit. elsewhere may be hazardous, and will also void your warranty. • Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light. • Keep unit clean
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WARRANTY STATEMENT CRAFTSMAN TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair. This warranty does not include: • Expendable items which can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, such as cutting line, air cleaner or spark plug. • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse
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KNOW YOUR UNIT Fuel Cap On/Off Stop Control Starter Rope Grip Shaft Grip D-Handle Throttle Control Shoulder Strap Primer Loop Bulb Knob Line Cutting Blade EZ Fire™ Lever Shaft Housing Convertible™ Coupler Air Filter/Muffler Cover Muffler Cutting Attachment Spark Plug Shield APPLICATIONS As a trimmer: ® Hassle Free IV • Cutting grass and light weeds. Cutting Attachment • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Other optional accessories may be used with this unit. 5
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OIL & FUEL INFORMATION OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit with unleaded gasoline in not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean unleaded fuel. a separate fuel can. Use a Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture. + 40:1 fuel/oil ratio. Do not Definition of Blended Fuels mix them directly in the UNLEADED GAS 2-CYCLE OIL Today's fuels are often a blen
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Stop/Off (O) WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust Start/On ( I ) fumes can be lethal in a confined area. WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 5). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Throttle Control STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 3 1. Mix gas with oil. 2. Fill the fuel tank with the
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and • Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground. body protection to reduce the risk of injury when • Cut from left to right whenever possible. Cutting to the right operating this unit. improves the unit's cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator. HOLDING THE TRIMMER • Trim only when grass and weeds are dry. Before operating the unit, stand in • The life of your cutting li
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Craftsman Convertible™ Feature To Install Attachments The coupler allows you to convert this unit for use with the NOTE: To make installation easier, place the unit on the ground following add-on attachments: or on a workbench. • Cultivator 1. Make sure the unit is turned completely off. • Blade Edger 2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig. 11). • Blower 3. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the coupler until the release button (Fi
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MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 4. Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush. Replace it if it is damaged, or if you are unable to clean it thoroughly. 5. Reinstall the spark arrestor screen by putting the “raised” portion of the screen inside the recessed hole of the muffler. Make sure that the spark arrestor screen fits flat against the muffler. 6. Place the spark arrestor plate on top of the spark arrestor screen with the raised side up and the opening facing toward the engine (Fig.
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MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Adjust Idle Speed Screw CLEANING WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, WARNING: The cutting attachment may spin always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool during idle speed adjustments. Wear protective before you clean or maintain it. clothing and observe all safety instructions to prevent serious personal injury. Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not If, after checking the fuel mixture and cleaning the air filter, the use
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION ENGINE WILL NOT START Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine is flooded Pull the starter rope while holding the throttle control Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture Fouled spark plug Replace the spark plug Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor The outside temperature is below 40º F Pull the starter rope up to 10
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Convenios de Cobertura de Gastos para Reparaciones Repair Protection Agreements Felicidades por haber hecho una compra inteligente. Su nuevo Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new ® producto Craftsman está diseñado y fabricado para que opere Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of de manera confiable durante años. Pero como todos los dependable operation. productos, pudiera necesitar una reparación cada cierto But like all products, it may require repair from ti
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Manual del Operador ® 2-Tiempos ® WEEDWACKER RECORTADOR A GASOLINA Model No. 316.791870 • SEGURIDAD • MONTAJE • FUNCIONAMIENTO • MANTENIMIENTO • LISTADO DE PIEZAS PRECAUCION: Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Vaya a: www.sears.com/craftsman 769-02958 02/07
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NORMAS PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA PARACHISPAS PROPOSICIÓN 65 DE CALIFORNIA NOTA: Para los usuarios en tierras forestales de los EE.UU. y en los estados de California, Maine, Oregon y ADVERTENCIA Washington. Todos los terrenos forestales de los EE.UU. y el estado de California (Códigos de Recursos Públicos 4442 y LAS EMISIONES DEL MOTOR DE ESTE PRODUCTO 4443), Oregon y Washington, requieren por decreto, que CONTIENEN SUBSTANCIAS QUIMICAS QUE EL ciertos motores de combustión interna que se hagan fu
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NORMAS PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA • Ajuste la manija en D a su tamaño de modo que le brinde el • Apague el motor para realizar todo el mantenimiento, mejor agarre. reparaciones o cambio del accesorio de corte u otros accesorios. • Asegúrese de que el accesorio de corte no está en contacto • Use sólo piezas y accesorios de repuesto del fabricante del con ningún objeto antes de arrancar la unidad. equipo original para esta unidad. Puede obtenerlos en su proveedor de servicio autorizado. El uso d
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NORMAS PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA GARANTÍA LIMITADA DE DOS AÑOS, DE CRAFTSMAN Si este producto Craftsman falla debido a un defecto en el material o en la mano de obra dentro de un período de dos años a partir de la fecha de compra, devuélvalo a cualquier tienda Sears, Centro de Servicio Sears u otro establecimiento de Craftsman en Estados Unidos para que sea reparado sin costo alguno. Esta garantía no incluye: • Los artículos consumibles que se desgasten debido al uso normal dentro del período
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CONOZCA SU UNIDAD Tapa del combustible Control de encendido y apagado Manija de la cuerda de arranque Mango del eje Manija en D Control del regulador Adaptador Perilla Bombilla de apoyo Cuchilla de del corte de línea cebador Palanca de EZ Fire™ Bastidor del eje Convertible™ acoplador Silenciador Protector Cubierta del silenciador accesorio / filtro de aire Bujía de de corte encendido APLICACIONES Como recortadora; ® Hassle Free IV • Corte de césped y hierbas delgadas accesorio de corte • Rec
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INFORMACION DEL ACEITE Y DEL COMBUSTIBLE INSTRUCCIONES PARA MEZCLAR EL ACEITE Y EL Mezcle bien la proporción correcta de aceite para motor de 2 COMBUSTIBLE ciclos y gasolina sin plomo en una lata de combustible por separado. Use una proporción de 40:1 de combustible y aceite. El combustible viejo o mal mezclado son los motivos principales No los mezcle directamente en el tanque de combustible de la del mal funcionamiento de la unidad. Asegúrese de usar unidad. Consulte las proporciones específic
