Craftsman 51158 manual

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  • Page 1

    Instruction Manual J €:RAFTSMA#°J CULTIVATOR A'I-FACHMENT Model No. 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[...]

  • Page 2

    Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 9 Safety Rules 2 Storage 9 Assembly 5 Operation 6 Parts List 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 of purchase, Sears Canada, Inc., will repair or replace free of charge, at Sears op[...]

  • Page 3

    / Hazard Zone Keep children, bystanders, and animals 30 feet (10 meters) away. Stop unit im- mediately if approached. • Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing main- tenance on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87. • Always wear face or dust mask[...]

  • Page 4

    carry current from the power source the full length of the extension cord to the unit. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and over- heating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord. • Do not use multiple cords. • Do not abuse cord. Never car[...]

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    • Hold the unit firmly with both hands. • Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or stand on unstable surfaces. • Look behind and use care when backing up. • Keep all parts of your body away from the tines and muffler. • Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs explained in this manual. Use only for cultivating. Do not abuse unit[...]

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    KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT READ THIS iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CULTIVATOR A'i-FACHMENT Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiar- ize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hanger Shaft Tine Guard Cutting Tines CUTTING TINE[...]

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    INSTALLING ATTACHMENT 1. Remove the shaft cap from the at- tachment (if present) and discard. 2= Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of up- per shaft coupler. Coupler Primary Hole Guide Recess Upper Locking/ Attachment Shaft Release Button 3= Push the attachment into the cou- pler until the locking/release button snaps i[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire (or discon- nect powerhead from power source) before performing maintenance. CARE AND MAINTENANCE TASK Check for loose fasteners and parts Check for damaged or worn parts Inspect and clean unit and decals Check or replace tines GENERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS The warranty on thi[...]

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    TINE REPLACEMENT ,_WARNING: The tines will contin- ue to spin after the engine stops or af- ter the throttle trigger has been re- leased. To avoid serious injury, make sure the tines have stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or dis- connect powerhead from power source) before performing work on the tines. ,I_WARNING: Wear protective glov[...]