Instruction Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.745651 • Safety • • • Assembly Operation Maintenance • Parts • Espa_ol List For Occasional Use Only ® WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers Call 7 am-7 to your questions about this product: pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun. 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 530163933 3/6/03 and Co.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 2 4 5 9 10 Storage Troubleshooting Chart Emissions Statement Parts List Spanish Parts and Ordering FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER 11 12 12 14 16 Back Cover ® GAS POWERED For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual Sears will
Ifsituations occur which arenotcovered inthismanual, usecareand goodjudgment. Ifyouneedassistance, contact yourSears Service Center orcall1-800-235-5878. OPERATOR SAFETY • Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses orsimilar eyeprotection when operating, orperforming maintenance, onyourunit(safety glasses areavailable). Eyeprotectionshould bemarked Z87. • Always wear faceordustmask ifoperation isdusty. • Always wear heavy, longpants, long sleeves, boots, andgloves. Wearingsafety legguards isrecommended.
• Store unitandfuelinareawhere fuelvapors cannot reach sparks or openflames fromwater heaters, electric motors orswitches, furRaces, etc. • Store unitsolinelimiter blade cannotaccidentally cause injury. The unitcanbehungbythetube. • Store unitoutofreach ofchildren. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure tovibrationsthrough prolonged useofgasolinepowered handtoolscould cause blood vessel ornerve damage inthe fingers, hands, andjoints ofpeople prone tocirculation disorders orabnormal swellings.
Forproper orientation ofshield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration inOPERATION section. 1. Remove wingnutfromshield. 2. Insert bracket intoslotasshown. 3. Pivot shield until boltpasses through holeinbracket. 4. Securely tighten wingnutontobolt. Slot Shield Bracket Line Limiter Blade Wing nut KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
engine oil.Werecommend Craftsman STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a brand synthetic oil.Mixgasoline and warm engine after running out of oilataratioof40:1.A40:1ratiois fuel) obtained bymixing 3.2ounces ofoil with1gallon ofunleaded gasoline. Included withthistrimmer isa3.2 ounce container ofoil.Pour theentire contents ofthiscontainer into1gallon ofgasoline toachieve theproper fuel mixture. DONOT USE automotive oilor boatoil.These oilswillcause engine 1. Set unit on a flat surface. damage.
STARTING AWARM ENGINE 1. Move ON/OFF switch totheON position. 2. Move thechoke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly. 4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls. 5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position. NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.
CUTTING METHODS SCALPING - The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation. Hold _,WARNING:Useminimum the bottom of the trimmer head about speed anddonotcrowd thelinewhen 3 inch (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to cutting around hard objects (rock, strike the ground around trees, posts, gravel, fenceposts, etc.), which can monuments, etc. This technique indamage thetrimmer head, become creases line wear. entangled intheline,orbethrown causing aserious hazard.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _L, WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing except for carburetor adjustments.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace thespark plugeach yearto ensure theengine starts easier and runsbetter. Setspark pluggapat 0.025 inch.Ignition timing isfixedand nonadjustable. 1. Twist, thenpulloffspark plugboot. 2. Remove spark plugfromcylinder anddiscard. 3. Replace withChampion RCJ-6Y spark plugandtighten securely with a3/4inchsocket wrench. 4. Reinstall thespark plugboot. REPLACING THELINE Pre-wound spools offerthemost convenient method forreplacing lineand ensuring optimum performance.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT m_WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head will be spinning during this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling (idle speed too slow). • Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies. • Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed.
TROUBLESHOOTING _k TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation TROUBLE Engine will not start. of the unit. REMEDY CAUSE 1. ON/OFF switch OFF position. 2. Engine flooded. in 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Spark plug not firing. 5. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 6. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in the Operation Section.
emission related part, thepartwillbe repaired orreplaced bySears. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small off-road engine engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. Sears recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but Sears cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
