OWNERS MANUAL LINE TRIMMER MODEL CS-16 SARLO MANUFACTURING POWERED BY CONTENTS ™ Model Shaft style Shaft length Engine Cutting width Line size Unit weight Head type Starting system Handle type Clutch Shoulder harness Warranty P.O. BOX 1169 FORT MYERS, FL 33902 PHONE: 1-800-749-5296 CS-16 String Trimmer Curved 56" 34cc 4-cycle Briggs & Stratton 16" .095"/2.4 mm 12.8 lbs Bump feed Easy starting 4-cycle Standard loop No No 2 year Consumer 90 day Commercial This unit is intended for occasional use.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator’s manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that appear on this product. Read the operator’s manual for complete safety, assembly, operating, maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
SAFETY RULES • Do not allow a person to use this unit unless instructions are read and understood. Never allow children to operate or play with the unit. • Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. • Always wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves, and a long sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. • Inspect unit before each use. Replace damaged parts.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ■ • • • TOOL LIST Screwdriver (Phillips or Standard) Allen wrench 4mm 10mm wrench ■ INSTALLING CUTTING HEAD • While locking the gear shaft by inserting a pin into the upper holder and the housing. • Rotate the cutting head to clockwise to engage threads. Hand-tighten it securely. ■ INSTALL ASSIST HANDLE • Use the 3 screws provided for this assembly. Mount the back edge of the handle clamp to match the arrow on the tube. Adjust the handle for comfort and good balance.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE TRIMMER NOTE: Do not rest the bump head on the ground while the unit is running. Some line breakage will occur from: • Entanglement with foreign matter • Normal line fatigue • Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds • Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts. WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 1).
MAINTENANCE Refer to your BRIGGS & STRATTON owners’ manual for engine information 1. 2. 3. 4. Adding oil to a new unit Adding fuel Starting a NEW engine Starting and Stopping 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Starting a warm engine Engine Maintenance Engine Adjustments Service and Storage Engine Warranty Periodic Maintenance Chart WARNING: Accidental engine starting can cause injury. Always remove the spark plug before servicing the engine to prevent accidental starting.
SERVICE/ADJUSTMENTS LINE REPLACEMENT SAFETY RULES 1. Shut down the trimmer to make certain the head cannot turn while working with the head. 2. Check mounting of cutting head on trimmer and tighten if it is loose 3. Inspect head for wear, chips or cracks. Replace parts or entire head if needed. 4. Always use line that is the correct diameter and type for this unit. Do not use metal reinforced or metal line. 5. Make sure the two retaining pawls spread out to the periphery of the cover windows. 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Case 1. Starting failure CHECK Fuel tank Fuel filter Carburetor idle speed screw No spark PROBABLE CAUSES ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Spark plug ➔ Incorrect fuel Fuel filter is clogged Out of normal range Spark plug is fouled/wet Plug gap is incorrect Disconnected ACTION ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Drain it and fill with correct fuel Clean Adjust to normal range Clean/dry [Correct GAP .025" (0.6~0.7 mm)] Retighten Case 2.
STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: • Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. • Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames form water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp objects cannot accidentally cause injury. • Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST CURVED SHAFT CS-16 Engine 10014 10017 ™ 10015 10016 10200 10002 10032 10000 10041 10210 10231 10236 10235 10211 10212 10221 10220 10237 10222 10238 10239 8
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST CURVED SHAFT CS-16 Part Number Model Used On Quantity 10000 10002 10006 10014 10015 10016 10017 10032 10041 10200 10210 10211 10212 10220 10221 10222 10231 10235 10236 10237 10238 10239 ENGINE BC-8/SS-18/CS-16 SS-18/CS-16 CS-16 CS-16/SS-18/BC-8 CS-16/SS-18/BC-8 CS-16/SS-18/BC-8 CS-16/SS-18/BC-8 SS-18/CS-16 SS-18/CS-16 CS-16 CS-16 CS-16 CS-16 CS-16 CS-16 CS-16 CS-16 SS-18/CS-16 SS-18/CS-16 CS-16 CS-16 CS-16 SS-18/CS-16 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 Description Dec
WARRANTY SARLO MANUFACTURING, INC. hereby warrants to the original retail purchaser ALL NEW products of its own manufacture to be free from defect in material and workmanship, for a period of two (2) years form the date of the original purchase, subject to the following exceptions. Products Hand Held String Trimmers Consumer Use 2 Years Commercial/Rental Use 90 Days • No warranty is extended to any equipment, which has been misused, neglected, or damaged by accident.
