• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent. • Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction. • Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 50 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. PREPARATION • Thoroughly inspect the area wher
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On/Off Switch The On/Off switch is located on the upper handle. The switch must be in the On (I) to start engine and Close Partial Open A B C Off (O) to stop engine. Handle Connectors The handle connectors are on each side between lower and upper handle. They are used to lock the upper handle in a set position. Front Handle The front handle can be used when transporting the unit. Tines The tines are used to cultivate, furrow, and prepare your garden for seeding. Wheel Support Bracket The wheel s
• Do not allow children to operate vehicle or cultivator. • Do not allow adults to operate vehicle or cultivator without proper instructions. • Do not allow anyone to ride on the cultivator. • Before lowering and operating the cultivator, be sure no one is near the area of operation. • Lower cultivator when leaving vehicle unattended. • Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with the attachment of this equipment. Drive slowly with cultivator in transport position. Stay off of steep slopes
C944.511580 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 545001432 2/14/05 Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 9 Safety Rules Assembly Operation 2 5 6 Storage Parts List 9 Center Section Maintenance 8 Parts and Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT For two (2) years from the date o
8). 3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 9). If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it. 4. Push the blue EZ Fire™ Lever towards the primer bulb until it clicks and locks into place (Fig. 9). 5. Lay the unit on the ground horizontally, with the ends of the handles resting on the ground (Fig. 10). 6. Put your free hand on
OPERATING THE COUPLER Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments are: Edger ............. 71-51157 Blower ............ 71-51160 Pruner ............ 71-51161 Brushcutter* ....... 71-51159 *not designed for use with electric powerheads _ WARNING: Always disconnect powerhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before removing or installing attachments. REMOVING ATTACHMENT CAUTION: When removing or instal
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Failure to obey a WARNING: safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Failure to obey a CAUTION: safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal i
TROUBLESHOOTING ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE The rocker arm clearance may need adjustment if your unit suffers a loss of performance power or has trouble starting. Adjusting the rocker arm clearance requires disassembly of the engine. If you feel unsure or unqualified to perform this, take the unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer. NOTE: Inspect the valve to rocker arm clearance with a feeler gauge after the first 10 hours of operation and then every 25 hours of operation thereafter. • The e