Customer Responsibilities; Maintenance Safety; Flexible Drive Shaft Lubrication - Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.798260-32cc Operator's Manual

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CUSTOMER .RESPONSIBILITIES
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A. _._ICE SAFETY
I. Maintain the tool according to recommended pro-
cedures. Keep the blade sharp and the cutting line at the pro-
per length.
2, Never start the engine with the clutch shroud
removed. The clutch can fly apart and cause serious
injury.
3. Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
4. Make carburetor adjustments
with the drive shaft hous-
ing supported to prevent the blade or trimmer line from
contacting any object. Hold the tool by hand; do not use the
shoulder strap for support.
6. Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning when
engine idles. See "Carburetor Adjustments.'"
7:. Wear protective gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade.
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Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked,
broken, or damaged in any other way. Replace trim-
mer head parts that are cracked, chipped, broken,
or damaged in any other way beforeusing the tool.
9. Use only .080" diameter Sears Laser Line. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc.
10. Use only genuine replacement parts as recommend-
ed by Sears.
5. Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
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• Lubricate the Flexible Drive Shaft:
- After each ten (10) hours of operation.
- Before operating if the tool has been
stored for 90 days or longer.
When ordering flex shaft lube, See the
Accessory:List for proper part number.
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If engine has just been operated, avoid touching I
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious[
burns. I
Lay the flexible drive shaft on a
clean surface. Avoid laying the shaft on the
floor, groun.d or on any other sttrface that
may have dirt or debris. Even after wiping
the shaft, grease residue can pick up dirt
particles that can cause damage or prema-
ture failure.
Take care to avoid injury to your
-- h_a-d_ and fingers with broken wires when
checking for damage or wiping the flexible
drive shaft. A cloth will not prevent broken
wires from puncturing or tearing your skin.
!. Remove the gear box clamp screw and the Io- I
eating screw from the gear box.
2- Remove the gear box from the tube.
3. Remove the flexible drive shaft from the tube.
4. Check flexible drive shaft for broken wires,
twists or kinks, and replace if damage is found.
5. Using a clean cloth, wipe surface of flexible
drive shaft thoroughly to remove any grease.
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11. InsPect the entire tool. Replace damaged parts. Check
for fuel leaksand make sure all fasteners are in place
and securely fastened.
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6. Apply a uniform coat of lube to the entire sur-
face of the flexible drive shaft.
7. Inject the remaining contents of the tube into
the top of the tube.
8. Replace flexible drive shaft in the tube.
9. Reassemble the gear box to the tube. Tighten
screws securely.
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