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Operator's Manual
25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
GASOLIN E WEEDWAOKER ®
Model No.
358.791030
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espar_ol, p. 22
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
1-800-235-5878 _Ho°_s listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
545082940 9/12/06
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Warranty Statement 2 Storage 16 Identification ofSymbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 17 Safety Rules 3 Emissions Statement 18 Assembly 8 Operation 10 Parts List 20 Maintenance 14 Spanish 22 Service &Adjustments 15 Parts and Ordering Back Cover ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS WEEDWACKER ® When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears
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If situations occur which are not cov- 4_WARNING: When using gar- ered in this manual, use care and dening appliances, basic safety pre- good judgment. If you need assis- cautions must always be followed to tance, contact your Sears Service reduce the risk of fire and serious Center or call 1-800-235-5878. injury. Read and follow all instructions. OPERATOR SAFETY This power unit can be dangerous! • Dress properly. Always wear safety Operator is responsible for following glasses or similar eye pr
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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE • Stop the unit before carrying. _,WARNING: Stop unit and dis- • Allow engine to cool before storing connect the spark plug before per- or transporting in vehicle. forming maintenance (except carbure- • Empty the fuel tank before storing or tor adjustments). transporting the unit. Use up fuel left • Look for and replace damaged or in the carburetor by starting the en- loose parts before each use. Look gine and letting it run until it stops. • St
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LINE TRIMMER SAFETY Blade rotates Allowbladeto stop beforeremovingit # after the from the cut. J _,WARNING: Inspect the area to be trimmed before each use. Remove release_ objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or td_lger is _/ become entangled in line. Hard ob- jects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury. • Throw away blades that are bent, • Only use the trimmer attachment for warped, cracked, broken or dam- trimming, scalping, mowing
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• Check airintake opening, blower £,., _I=WARNING: Inspect the area to tubes orvacuum tubes frequently, be cut before each use. Remove ob- always with engine stopped and jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, spark plug disconnected. Keep etc.) which can be thrown or become vents anddischarge tubes free of debris which can accumulate and entangled in the blade or trimmer line. • Throw away and replace blades that restrict proper airflow. • Never place any object inairintake are bent, warped, c
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• Keep thetines and guard clear of A0&WARNING: The reciprocating debris. blade/rotating chain is sharp. Do not • After striking aforeign object, stop touch. To prevent serious inju W, always theengine, disconnect thespark stop engine and ensure blade/chain plug andinspect thecultivator for has stopped moving, disconnect spark damage. Repair before restarting. plug, and wear gloves when changing • Disconnect attachment from the or handling the blade or chain. drive engine before cleaning the tine
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tempting further operations. Discard • Do not run engine at high speed blades that are bent, warped, while not removing snow. cracked orbroken. • Be attentive when using the snow- • Stop theunit immediately ifyou feel thrower, and stay alert for holes in the excessive vibration. Vibration isa terrain and other hidden hazards. sign oftrouble. Inspect thoroughly • Make sure the rotor will spin freely forloose nuts, bolts ordamage be- before attaching the snowthrower to fore continuing. Contact Sea
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INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT Secondary Hole CAUTION: When installing trimmer attachment, place the unit on a flat surface for stability. 1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. Locking/Release Coupler Button in Primary Hole For optional attachments, see the AS- Shipping SEMBLY section of the applicable at- protector tachment operator's manual. ATTACHING SHIELD _'WARNING: The shield must be Knob properly installed. The shield provides TIGHTEN partial protection from the ris
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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THiS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Muffler Assist Handle Coupler Shaft Trimmer Head Throttle Trigger Spark Plug Shield Primer Bulb / Line Umiter Blade Start Lever ON/OFF Switch Starter Handle START LEVER ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF switch is located on the The START LEVER helps to su
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4. Move the start lever to the START contents ofthis container into 1gallon ofgasoline toachieve theproper fuel position. mixture. DO NOT USE automotive oilor Primer Bulb marine oil.These oils willcause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed oncontainer. Once oilisadded togasoline, shake container momentarily toassure that the fuel isthoroughly mixed. Always read and follow thesafety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit. IMPORTANT Experience indicates thatalcohol
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RUN position andfully squeeze throttle 2. Position locking/release button of trigger. Pull thestarter handle repeat- attachment into guide recess of edly while squeezing throttle trigger coupler. 3. Push the attachment into the cou- until engine starts and runs. This could require pulling thestarter handle pler until the locking/release button many times, depending onhow badly snaps into the primary hole. theunit isflooded. 4. Before using the unit, tighten the Iftheunit stilldoesn't start, refe
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If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 _WARNING: Always wear eye cm) or less, more than one tap will be protection. Always use hearing protec- required to obtain the most efficient line tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. length. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be _;_,WARNING: Use only 0.080 inch thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury. (2 mm) diameter round line. Other sizes and shapes of line will not ad- When operating unit, stand as shown vance properly and
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position, keep the line parallel to the Trimming .. ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool. \ , Mowing II 3 inches (8 era) _'_,_.,_. '\ above ground _ _ :"_'_. SCALPING - The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation clown .,_'._'2,_2, ' to the ground. Hold the bottom of the SWEEPING - The fanning action of trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above the rotating line can be used to blow the ground and at an angle. Allow the away loose deb
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CLEAN AIR FILTER INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN A dirty air filter decreases engine per- formance and increases fuel con- AO&WARNING: The muffler on this sumption and harmful emissions. Al- product contains chemicals known to ways clean after every 5 hours of the State of California to cause cancer. operation. 1= Clean the cover and the area _,WARNING: Muffler is very hot around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when during and after use. Do not touch the muffl
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10. Align the notches with the line exit • Turn idle speed screw clockwise to holes. increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies. 11. Push spool into hub until it snaps into place. • Turn idle speed screw counterclock- 12. Pull the lines extending outside of wise to decrease engine speed if the hub to release them from the trimmer head or optional attachment notches. moves or spins at idle. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT _,WARNING: Recheck the idle WARNING: Keep others away speed after each adjustment
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stabilizer tothegasoline inthefuel • Replace spark plug with new one of tank orfuel storage container. Follow recommended type and heat range. themixinstructions found onstabilizer • Clean air filter. container. Run engine atleast 3min- • Check entire unit for loose screws, utes after adding stabilizer. nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam- aged, broken, or worn parts. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil(air • At the beginning of the next season, cooled) isalready blended with fuel stabilizer. Ifyou d
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND If you have any questions regarding OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environ- your warranty rights and responsibili- mental Protection Agency/California ties, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears Air Resources Board and Sears, Roe- at 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY buck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to COMMENCEMENT DATE: The war- explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2005 and later ranty period begins on the date the small off-road e
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WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SER- EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY VICE: Warranty services or repairs PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys- shall be provided at all Sears Service tem: Spark Plug (covered up to main- Centers. Call 1-800-469-4663. tenance schedule), Ignition Module, MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT Muffler including catalyst. MAINTE- AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RE- NANCE STATEMENT: The owner is LATED PARTS: Any Sears approved responsible for the performance of all replacement part used in the perfor- requir
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Declaraci6n de Garantia 22 Servicio y Ajustes 37 Identificaci6n de Simbolos 22 AImacenaje 39 Reglas de Seguridad 22 Tabla Diagn6stica 40 Montaje 29 Declaraci6n de Emision 41 Uso 31 Lista de Piezas 20 Mantenimiento 36 Repuesto y Encargos Contratapa UN AI_IO COMPLETO DE GARANTiA PARA CORTADORA DE LiNEA A GASOLINA WEEDWACKER ® DE CRAFTSMAN ® Si este producto falla par un defecto en el material o de mano de obra dentro del a_o a partir de la fecha de compra y este se ha utilizado y mantenido de acue
