Operator's Manual 2oCycie GAS TRIMMER Modea No. 316.791810 with _ _G__! • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION o MAINTENANCE o PARTS LIST Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Visit our website: Estates, www°sears°com/craftsman 769-01697 [L 60179, U.S.
Warranty Page 2 Specifications Page 18 Safety RuNes Pages 3-6 Parts List Pages 19 - 20 Assembly Page 7 Notes (Intentionally Blank) Page 21 Oil and Fuel Information Page 8 CARB / EPA Warranty Information Page 22 Starting/Stopping Page 9 Repair Protection Agreement Page 23 Operation Pages 10 - 12 Service Numbers Back Cover Maintenance and Repair Pages 13 - 16 Troubleshooting Page 17 TWO YEAR Instructions LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS TRIMMER For two years fr
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. Attenqon is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction wRh other symbols or pbtographs.
• Mix and add fuel in a dean, weIFventilated 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.
APPLICATIONS Cutting grass and Hightweeds • Edging Fue_ Cap • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc, Starter Rope Grip On/Off Stop Control Shaft Grip Throttle Controm DoHand[e \ Throttle Controt Twist and Edge TM Red EZFire TM Lever Muffler Shaft Housing Cutting Attachment Shield \ \\ Air FHter/Muffler Cover Cutting Attachment J Edging Guide Wheem Line Cutting_ Blade 6
INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE (nsta(( Install the screws with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 4). 1. Place the D-handle down on to the shaft housing and the bottom clamp so that the handle slants towards the shaft grip (Fig. 1). Place handle and clamp a minimum of 6 inches from the end of the shaft grip. 2. / Start screws with a large Flat-head or T-25 Torx screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment. Recessed Pocket CuttingAttachment ShieH F_g.3 Bottom Clamp F_g. 1 Adjust 3.
OIL AND FUEL MIXH_G To Obtain H_STRUCTIONS Old and/or improperly mixed 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 Correct Fuem Mix: Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycb engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 fueVoil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank.
WARNING: Operate this unit onIy in a welI-ventiIated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Start/On ( I) -- WARNING; Avoid acddental starting, Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. STARTING 1. 2, ;; , F_g.6 iNSTRUCTiONS Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
HOLDING THE TRIMMER 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. WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, footand body protection to reduce theriskofinjury when operatingthisunit, Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 9).
DECORATIVE NOTE: Do not rest the HassHe-Free Ill TM Cutting Head on the ground whiHe the unit is running. Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences and more. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30" angle to the ground (Fig. 13).
Fig. 15 6. Start the unit following the instructions Starting/Stopping Instructions. described in 7. HoHdthe shaft grip with your right hand and the DhandHewith your Heft(Fig. 16). 8. Line up the cutting Hinewith the edge of the sidewalk. The edge guide wheeHwill run paraHeHto the cutting Hine and roll a coupHe inches from the end of the sidewaHk. 9. Squeeze the throttHe control The cutting attachment will trim the grass at the Hocation where the two surfaces meet, producing a deanHy trimmed edge.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, repHacement, or repair of the emission controH devices and system may be performed by a Sears or other quaHified service deaHer, Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME@ for more information, Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the tame. These procedures shouHd also be a part of any seasonaHtune-up.
AmR FmLTER MAmNTENANCE Removing the Air FiBter/Muffler Cover JNG"• To avoid serious personaH injury, aHways turn your unit off and aHHowit to cooH before you dean or service it. Remove the four (4) screws securing the air fiHter/muffler cover (Fig. 18). Use a flat Made or T20 Torx bit screwdriver. 2. Air Filter i Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force. Inside Muffmer Cover Red EZ-Fire Lever / --_. Fig. 19 TM I Fig. 20 Screws / Fig. 21 / Fig. 22 Fig. 18 6.
SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE NOTE: Mease Hetengine cooLThe exhaust can onUy 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. 1. Remove air filter/muffler cover, Refer to Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover. 2. Locate the muffHer, but do not remove it. Find the two (2) screws on the bottom of the muffler (Fig. 23).
2. TRANSPORTING Release the throttle trigger and Netthe engine idle. If the engine stops, insert a small phillips or flat blade screwdriver into the hone in the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 24). Turn the idle speed screw in, clockwise, 1/8 of a turn at a time (as needed) until the engine idles smoothly. 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 .............................
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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.
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