Instruction Manual 21cc/1.3 cu. in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE HEDGE TRIMMER Model No. C944.518321 - 22" Blade • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Fran£ais WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; 10 am-7 pm, Sun 1-800-235-5878 Sears Canada, 530163355 10/4/02 Inc.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 2 4 5 7 8 Storage Troubleshooting Table Emissions Statement Parts List French Parts and Ordering 9 10 11 13 15 Back Cover LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY FOR CRAFTSMAN '_ GAS POWERED HEDGE TRIMMER 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 _lk WARNING: Bladescan throw objects violently • You can be blinded or injured. • Wear safety glasses. t Boots Hazard zone for thrown objects • Blades can throw objects violently. • Others can be blinded or injured. _lk WARNING: • Keep people and animals 30 feet (10 meters) away. EiaCesntm°' m°me ar'y 9 lJ Abefore llowblades tostop_Ik WARN ING: momentarily after the removing Blades move taiftoeqretrhes Jthem from the cut. trigger is released. _ _ed.
• 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 Center. • 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 Center.
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER READTHiS INSTRUCTIONMANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrationswith your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Muffler ON/OFF Switch Spark Plug. f Throttle Lock •.f---- 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". OPERATING POSITION NOTE: Keep the throttle lock engaged until the engine starts. ON OFF Switch Hearing Protection Protection 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. NOTE: Keep the throttle lock engaged until the engine starts. 5. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls. 6.
CLEAN AIR FILTER Air Filter Cover / Air Filter Screw A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. 1. Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. 2. Remove parts as illustrated. NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions, do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent. 3.
Keep all parts of your body away from the blade and muffler. Idle Speed Screw 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.
• Clean air filter. • Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts, Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts, • At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio. TROUBLESHOOTING OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
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 2001-2004 small off-road engine. Sears Canada must warrant the emission control system on your small offroad engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.
TENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any Sears Canada approved replace_ ment 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. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
