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Operator's
Manual
CRgFTSMRN o
24cc/1.3 cu.in. 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path
GASOLINE
WEEDWACKER
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Model No.
358.796200
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
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listed are central
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530087875
2/25/00
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual CRgFTSMRN o 24cc/1.3 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path GASOLINE WEEDWACKER Model No. 358.796200 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: 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.
- Page 2 Back FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS POWERED WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered Weedwacker® Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according the operating and maintenance...
- Page 3 • Keep others away when making car- buretor adjustments. EyeProtection • Use only recommended Craftsman accessories and replacement parts. FUEL SAFETY • Mix and pour fuel outdoors. • Keep away from sparks or flames. • Use a container approved for fuel.
- Page 4 • If situationsoccurwhich are not cov- SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure ered in this manual, use care and vibrations through prolonged use of good judgment. If you need assis- gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage tance, call 1-800-235-5878. in the fingers, hands, and joints of SPECIAL NOTICE:...
- Page 5 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. Experience indicates that alcohol We recommend Craftsman brand oil. blended fuels (called gasohol or using Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1 ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-...
- Page 6 Che°"oe ture which leads to separation 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 Bulb or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines •...
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Page 7: Troubleshooting
DIFFICULT STARTING OR START- To Advance Line: ING A FLOODED ENGINE • Operate the engine at full throttle. Flooded engines can be started by • Hold the trimmer head parallel to placing the choke lever in the OFF and above the grassy area. CHOKE position;... - Page 8 monuments, etc. This technique • The line will easily remove grass creases line wear. and weeds from around walls, Scalping fences, trees and flower beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. To help avoid damage especially...
- Page 9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Before each use Check for Loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts Clean unit and labels After each use Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation Replace spark plug Yearly GENERAL...
- Page 10 Old fuel, a dirty air filter, a dirty fuel fil- cut two 12.5 foot (3.8 m) lengths of ter, or flooding may give the impres- .080" (2 mm) diameter Craftsman sion of an improperly adjusted carbu- brand line. Never use wire, rope, retor.
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Page 11: Adjusting Procedure
Run engine at least 5 min- _WARNING: utes after adding stabilizer. • Allow engine to cool, and secure the Craftsman 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air unit before storing or transporting. cooled) is already blended with fuel •... -
Page 12: Warranty
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART REMEDY TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not • Engine flooded. • See "Starting Instructions." • Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. start. _ Fuel tank empty. Spark plug not firing. Install new spark plug. Check for dirty fuel filter, replace. •... -
Page 13: Maintenance
defective or a defect in the materials scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which is scheduled or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related only for regular inspection to the effect of "repair or replace as necessary" shall part, the part will be repaired or re- be warranted for 2 years.