MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

_WARNING:

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

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

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.

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 arrowwith:

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 ra- 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.

(_) when using medium (red) or large (black) line

when using lines with diameter (_ smaller than medium (red)line

(optional)

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