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Instruction Manual
25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 Inch Line
GASOLINE
WEEDWACKER
®
Model No.
358.795500
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Safety
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: Assembly
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Operation
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• Maintenance
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• Parts List
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• Espa_ol
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For Occasional
Use Only
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
_.o._
listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530163584
12/19/02
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Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.795500
- Page 1 Instruction Manual 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 Inch Line GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.795500 Safety _" : Assembly _,4_" Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol /"_ For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Parts and Ordering Back Cover FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GASOLINE POWERED WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER. For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gasoline Powered Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to... - Page 3 OPERATOR SAFETY 4re.WARNING: When using gar- • Dress properly. Always wear safety dening appliances, basic safety pre- glasses or similar eye protection cautions must always be followed to when operating, or performing main- reduce the risk of fire and serious tenance, on your unit (safety injury.
- Page 4 • Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diame- change in skin color or texture, or loss ter Craftsman® brand line. Never of feeling in the fingers, hands, or use wire, rope, string, etc. joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention.
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Page 5: Safety Rules
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES • Always push the unit slowly over the FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS ground. Stay alert for uneven side- walks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc. WARNING: For each optional • Always use the handlebar when us- attachment used, read entire opera- tors manual before use and follow all ing edger attachment. - Page 6 BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY DANGER: Blade can thrust vio- lently away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputation arms or legs. • Use only specified blade and make sure it is properly installed and se- curely fastened. • Cut from your right to your left. •...
- Page 7 HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY unit until the blade/chain has completely stopped moving. Keep hands, face and DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop the HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade blade or chain when it is moving.
- Page 8 SNOW THROWER SAFETY • Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower to _WARNING: Keep hands and the powerhead. feet away from the rotor when starting • If the rotor will not rotate freely due or running the engine. Never attempt to frozen ice, thaw the unit before to clear the rotor with the engine/motor...
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Page 9: Assembly
CARTON CONTENTS Coupler Primary Hole / Guide Recess Check carton contents against the fol- lowing list. Model 358.795500 • Powerhead • Trimmer Attachment Upper oc ' g/ Lower • Shield Tube Release Attachment Button • Wing Nut (screwed onto shield) •... - Page 10 Always quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled read and follow the safety rules engine oil. We recommend Craftsman relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
- Page 11 IMPORTANT Experience indicates thatalcohol blended f uels (called g asohol orusing ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer.
- Page 12 If the unit still doesn't start, refer to the Coupler Primary Hole TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-235-5878. OPERATING THE COUPLER This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments Upper Locking/ Attachment be installed. The optional attach- Tube Release ments are: Button...
- Page 13 To stop engine: • During light duty cutting. • Near objects around which the line • Release the throttle trigger. • Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF can wrap such as small posts, trees or fence wire. position. • For mowing or sweeping, use full TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE throttle for a good clean job.
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Page 14: Operation
SWEEPING - The fanning action of the rotating line can be used to blow away loose debris from an area, Keep Sweeping the line parallel to and above the area surface and swing the tool from side to side. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing... - Page 15 1. Cut a length of 25 feet of 0.080 4. Ensure line remains in slot while inch (2 ram) diameter round screwing cap on to the shaft. Craftsman brand line. Only tighten cap hand tightI CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT i_ WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments.
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Page 16: Storage
Run engine at least 5 min- reach sparks or open flames from utes after adding stabilizer. water heaters, electric motors or Craftsman 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air switches, furnaces, etc. cooled) is already blended with fuel • Store unit with all guards in place. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Table
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON. 1. ON/OFF switch in Engine will not start. - Page 18 responsible fortheperformance ofthe Any warranted part which is scheduled required maintenance listed inyour i n- for replacement as required mainte- struction manual. Sears r ecommends nance shall be warranted for the period that y ouretain a llreceipts covering of time up to the first scheduled replace- maintenance onyour s mall off-road e n- ment point for that part.