Scalping .........
MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal fur mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach, In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground, Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool,
Mowing _._
SWEEPING - The fanning action of the rotating line can be used fur a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line par- allel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts Clean unit and labels
Clean air filter
Replace spark plug
GENERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cov- er items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To re- ceive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instruct- ed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
•Spark Plug Boot
•Air Filter
•Housing Screws
•Assist Handle Screws
•Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
Refer replacement of damaged/%'om parts to your Sears Service Center,
•ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
WHENTOPERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
Aftereach use
Every 5 hours of operation
Yearly
switch functions properly by pressing and holding the switch in the STOP position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue.
•Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit if
fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
•Debris Shield - Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
•Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
•Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evap- orative emissions.
A dirty air filter decreases engine per- formance and increases fuel consump- tion and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation.
