Instruction Manual 25cc / 1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE HEDGE TRIMMER Model No. 0944.514323 • Safety • • • • Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List - 22" Blade WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Sears Canada, 545001469 4/25/05 Inc.
Warranty 2 Storage Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Statement 2 4 5 7 Troubleshooting Service & Adjustments 8 Parts and Ordering LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY TRIMMER Emissions 9 Chart Statement Parts List 10 11 Center Section Back Cover FOR CRAFTSMAN _ GAS POWERED HEDGE For two (2) years from the date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc., will repair or replace free of charge, at Sears option, parts which are defective as a result of materials or workmanship.
,_ Safety Glasses t Boots WARNING: Blades can throw objects violently. • You can be blinded or injured. • Wear safety glasses. WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects • Blades can throw objects violently. • Others can be blinded or injured. • Keep people and animals 30 feet (10 m) away. Blades move Allow blades to stop _releasedmOmentarily before removing after the them from the cut. trigger is. WARNING: u Blades move momentarily after the trigger is released.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual. MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY • Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual performed by a Sears Service Centre. • Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. • Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts replaced by your Sears Service Centre.
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER READ THIS iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Muffler ON/OFF Switch Hand Guard _¢" ThrottIe Lock Throttle Lock-out _- Trigger Primer Bulb Choke Lever ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the engine. To stop the engine, move the switch to the OFF position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT POINTS • Use the minimum throttle speed necessary to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge trimmer performance. • Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to cut hedges that have any branches with a diameter larger than 7/16" (1 cm). OPERATING POSITION NOTE: Keep the throttle lock engaged until the engine starts. ON OFF 3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. 4. Move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
tion, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. 3. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. 4. Engage the throttle lock as directed in STARTING A COLD ENGINE. 7. Release the throttle lock by squeezing and releasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls.
CLEAN AIR FILTER As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen. For normal homeowner use, however, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler and spark arresting screen be replaced by a Sears Service Centre. Air Filter Cover REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 ram).
hedge trimmer blade. Serious injury to the operator and others can occur if the carburetor is not properly adjusted. Keep all parts of your body away from the blade and muffler. Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without blade moving (idle too fast) or engine stalling (idle speed too slow). • Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies. • Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed if the blade moves at idle.
ENGINE • Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil. • Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range (see REPLACE SPARK PLUG section). • Clean air filter. TROUBLESHOOTING • Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency/Environment Canada and Sears Canada, Inc., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2005 and later small off-road engine. Sears Canada must warrant the emission control system on your small off-road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your small offroad engine.
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any Sears Canada approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.
