•Donotraisetheengineaboveyour waistasthebladecancomedanger- ouslyclosetoyourbody.
•Donotswingtheunitwithsuchforce thatyouareindangeroflosingyour balance.
Bringthepowerheadenginetocutting speedbeforeenteringthematerialto becut.
Ifthebladedoesnotturnwhenyou squeezethethrottletriggerofthepow- erhead,makesuretheattachment is
fully inserted into the coupler.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow powerhead engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. The blade should not turn while the engine is run- ning at idle. If the blade turns at idle, do not use your unit. Refer to the CAR- BURETOR ADJUSTMENT section of the
powerhead manual or contact your Sears Service Centre.
•Maintain good firm footing while us- ing the unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a comfortable apart position.
•Cut while swinging the upper part of
•your body from right to left.
As you move forward to the next area to cut, be sure to maintain your balance, and footing.
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION
10 o'clock _,_
Cut using the 8 o'clock '_ ]1_}) to 10 o'clock position of
the blade | 8 o'clock%'_ _'_ |
WARNING: The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or the blade turning to avoid serious injury. Stop en- gine and blade before removing materi- als wrapped around blade or tube.
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
_ENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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 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 brushcutter attachment if 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.
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 re- 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,
