Operator's Manuam 2-Cycme GAS TRIMMER Mode[ No. 316.791880 with • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION o MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow a[[ safety rules and operating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Visit our website: Estates, www.sears.com/craftsman 769-01696 [L 60179, U.S.A.
Warranty Page 2 Spedfications Page 17 Safety Rules Pages 3 -6 Parts List Pages 18 - 19 Assembly Page 7 Notes (Intentionally Blank) Pages 20 - 21 Oil and Fuel Information Page 8 CARB/ Page 22 Starting/Stopping Page 9 Operation Pages 10- 11 Repair Protection Agreement Service Numbers Maintenance and Repair Pages 12 - 15 Troubleshooting Page 16 TWO YEAR Instructions LiMiTED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EPA Warranty Information Page 23 Back Cover GAS TRIMMER For two years
Thepurposeof safetysymbolsis toattractyour attentionto possibledangers.Thesafetysymbols, andtheirexplanations, deserveyourcarefulattention andunderstanding. Thesafetywarningsdo notby themselves eliminate anydanger.Theinstructions or warningstheygivearenot substitutes for proper accidentprevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT: indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pbtographs.
• Mix and add fuel in a dean, well-ventilated outdoor area where there are no sparks or flames. Remove the fuel cap slowly, and only after the engine stops. Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately. Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate. Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine. Do not smoke.
SAFETY AND _NTERNAT_ONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manuaH describes safety and internationaH symboHs and pictographs that may appear on this product.
APPUCAT_ONS Cutting grass and Hight weeds Edging • Decorative J trimming around trees, fences, etc. Fuel Cap Starter Rope Grip On/Off Stop Control \ Shaft Grip / Throttme Control "\ \ Throttle Twist and Edge TM Control Red EZ: Fire TM Lever Shaft Housing Primer Bumb Muffler Spark Pmug Air Filter/Mumer Cover Line Cutting Blade Cutting Attachment Shie_d_ Cutting Attachment
INSTALL (nsta(( AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE 1. Mace the D-handHe down on to the shaft housing and the bottom champ so that the handHe sHants towards the shaft gdp (Fig. 1). Mace handHeand champ a minimum of 6 inches from the end of the shaft grip. 2. Start screws with a HargeHat-head or T-25 Torx screwdriver. Do not tighten untiHyou make the handHe Shaft Grip / On/Off Stop Control Minimum 6 inches Bottom Clamp F_g. 1 Adjust 3. WhiHe hoHding the unit in the operating position (Fig.
OraLAND FUEL MmXH_G H_STRUCTmONS Old and/or improperly raked fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh (less than 60 days old), clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture. Definition of Blended Fuels Today's fuels are often a blend of gaso%e and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol, or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water.
WARNING: Operate this unit onIy in a weII-ventiIated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. _ Stop/Off Start/On, (O) WARNING; Avoid acddental 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 F_g.3 STARTING 1. iNSTRUCTiONS Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
HOLDING THE TRmMMER 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. Do Not attempt to remove the cutting head from the unit when replacing line. WARNmNG: Always wear eye, hearing, footand body protection to reduce theriskofinjury when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 6).
DECORATIVE NOTE: Do not rest the HassHe-Free IWM Cutting Head on the ground whiHe the unit is running.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, repHacement, or repair of the emission controH devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the tame. These procedures shouHd also be a part of any seasonaHtune-up. information, NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tooHsor sMHs, If you are unsure about these procedures, take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer.
AmR FmLTER MAmNTENANCE Removing the Air FiBter/Muffler Cover JNG"• To avoid serious personaU injury, aUways turn your unit off and allow it to cooU before you dean or service it. Remove the four (4) screws securing the air fiHter/muffler cover (Fig. 12). Use a flat Made or T20 Torx bit screwdriver. 2. Air Filter Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force. Red EZ-Fire Inside Muffler Cover Fig. 13 TM Fig. 14 Screws / Fig. 15 / Fig. 16 Fig. 12 6.
SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE: MAINTENANCE Mease Hetengine cooLThe exhaust can onHy flow in one direction: AWAY from the engine. Pay chose attention when disassemMing the muffler so you can put it back together correctHy. FaiHure to do so will damage the unit and may cause serious personaH injury. 8. Replace the two screws you removed in Step 2 and tighten them securely. 9. Reinstall the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 12). WARNING: Remove air filter/muffler cover.
2. TRANSPORTING ReHeasethe throttHe trigger and Herthe engine idHe.If the engine stops, insert a small phillips or flat Made screwdriver into the hod in the air fiHterimuffler cover (Fig. 18). Turn the idHespeed screw in, clockwise, 1/8 of a turn at a time (as needed) unti[ the engine idHes smootMy. Allow the engine to cool before transporting. Drain fuel from unit. • Tighten fuel cap before transporting. Secure the unit while transporting. 3.
CAUSE ACTION 1. Empty fueHtank I.Fill fueltankwithproperlymixed fuel 2. Primer buHbwasn't pressed enough 2. Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times 3. Engine is flooded 3. Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope 4. OHdor improperly mixed fueH 4. Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture 5, FouHed spark pHug 5. Replace or clean the spark plug 6. Mugged spark arrestor 6. Clean or replace spark arrestor 7. Red EZ-Fke TM Heverwasn't flipped/set 7.
EngineType ................................................................................................. Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement ......................................................................................................................................... 31.5 cc (1.95 cu in.) Idle Speed RPM ...................................................................................................................................... 2,800 - 3,600 rpm Operating RPM ............................
ENGINE PARTS - MODEL 791880 2-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER @ / @ item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Part No.
BOOM & TRIMMER ? Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Part No, 753-04234 753-04119 791-182690 791-182405 753-04405 791-610327 753-05022 791-180869 791-181070 791-182167 791-182168 753-05029 791-181981 791-182057 791-181617 753-04386 753-05040 753-05044 791-182200 791-182193 791-182195 791-145569 791-682061 753-1158 753-05045 753-05036 Description Throttle Housing Assembly (includes 2-4) Throttle Trigger Throtde Trigger Spring Switch Assembly Throttle Cable Assembly
California / EPA Emission Your Warranty Control Rights Warranty Statement and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, The Environmental Protection Agency and Sears are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2000 and later small off-road engine. New small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards. Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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