Operator's Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 Inch Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.791032 • Safety • • • Assembly Operation Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol, p. 25 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 545218625
Warranty Statement Identification of Safety Symbols Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance 2 3 5 10 12 16 Storage Troubleshooting Table Emissions Statement 19 20 21 Parts List Spanish 23 25 Service & Adjustments 17 Parts and Ordering CRAFTSMAN Back Cover FU LL WARRANTY If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United State
Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. A A _DANGER: Use only specified trimmer head, spool, and 0.080 inch (2 mm) recommended trimmer line. Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment is designed for line trimmer use only. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury.
Never allow children tooperate thisunit. Store unitindoors inahigh, dryplace outofthe reach ofchildren. Store unitandfuelinareawhere fuelvapors cannot reach sparks oropen flames from water heaters, electric motors orswitches, furnaces, etc. When servicing unit,useonlyidentical replacementparts. Always stopunitanddisconnect spark plugbefore cleaning orservicing. _J o_ru sWeAt hReNu InNi tGn :eFire_aZmar do rNepVa_l_ smlX,cPO_ rn grsSt orkt ngtsCpl ine Iflames, orworkthatcancause sparks).
• Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line. Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense. • Wear hearing protection. • Never start or run inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. • Keep handles free of oil and fuel. • Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body.
• Make sureunitisassembled correctly asshown inthismanual. • Make carburetor adjustments with lower endsupported toprevent line fromcontacting anyobject. • Keep others away whenmaking carburetor adjustments. • Useonlyrecommended Craftsman accessories andreplacement parts. • Have allmaintenance andservice notexplained inthismanual performed byaSears Service Center. FUEL SAFETY • Mixandpour fueloutdoors. • Keep away fromsparks orflames. • Donotsmoke orallowsmoking near fuelortheunit.
warnings andinstructions inmanual andonattachment. ,_WARNING: Ensure handlebar is installed when using brushcutter attachment. Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label on the upper shaft (engine end of unit). If your brushcutter attachment does not include a handlebar, a handlebar accessory kit (#530071451) is available from your Sears Service Center. EDGER SAFETY ,_ WARNING: Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.
CULTIVATOR SAFETY '_ WARNING: Rotating tines can cause serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before unclogging tines or making repairs. ,_WARNING: The blade contin- ues to spin after the throttle is released or engine is turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut you if accidentally touched. Stop the blade by contacting the right hand side of the coasting blade with material already cut.
'D ® ,_ WARNING: Inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation. • Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts replaced by your Sears Service Center. • Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting blade.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY '_WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the rotor when starting or running the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor with the engine/motor running. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug before unclogging snow or debris from discharge chute or when adjusting vanes. _WARNING: Never lean over discharge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause serious injury or blindness. ,_WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used.
ATTACHING Coupler WARNING: LOOSEN Shipping protector Knob TIGHTEN 2. Remove shipping protector from coupler. 3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer attachment (if present). 4. Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of coupler. 5. Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole. 6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clockwise.
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 J Coupler Shaft Trimmer Head Throttle Trigger Spark Shield Plug _1 Primer Bulb f Line Limiter Blade \ ON/STOP Start Lever Switch Starter Handle ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger handle and is used to
contents ofthiscontainer into1gallon ofgasoline toachieve theproper fuel mixture. DONOT USE automotive oilor t_Starting position marine oil.These oilswillcause engine damage. When mixing fuel,follow instructions printed oncontainer. Once oilisadded togasoline, shake container momentarily toassure thatthe fuelisthoroughly mixed. Always read STARTING A COLD ENGINE andfollow thesafety rules relating to NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle fuelbefore fueling yourunit.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting procedure can be used within 5-10 minutes after the unit is turned off. If the unit sits for more than 10 minutes without being used, it will be necessary to start the unit by following the steps under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or following the starting instruction steps shown on the unit. STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by placing the start lever to the RUN position. Fully squeeze throttle trigger.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To maximize operating efficiency, do not run the engine for longer than 1 minute at a time at full throttle. OPERATING POSITION Pr°tectl°n_Eye" LongPants Protection _ Cut only from your right to your left. _, WAR NI N G: Always wear eye protection. Always use hearing protection. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury.
• During lightdutycutting. • Near objects around which theline canwrapsuchassmallposts, treesorfence wire. • Formowing orsweeping, usefull throttle foragoodclean job. TRIMMING - Hold thebottom ofthe trimmer head about 3inches (8cm) above theground andatanangle. Allowonlythetipofthelinetomake contact withvegetation. Donotforce trimmer lineintoworkarea. Trimming MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED WORN PARTS OR Contact Sears Service Center for replacement of damaged or worn parts. • ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly by pushing and releasing the switch. Make sure engine stops. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset. Restart engine and continue. • Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks. • Debris Shield - Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged.
Small Holes Wind line evenly and tightly onto spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow on the spool. 8. Push the line into the notches, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) unwound. 9. Insert the line into the exit holes in the hub as shown in the illustration. Line exit holes Line in Notch 7, _'J_ Line in Notch 10. Align the notches with the line exit holes. 11. Push spool into hub until it snaps into place. 12. Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to release them from the notches.
_WARNIN_I: Perform the following steps after each use: • Allow engine to cool before storing or transporting. • Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. • Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: TABLE Always stop unit and disconnect ing all of the recommended unit to be operating. remedies spark plug before perform- below except remedies that require TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. 1. Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in Operation Section. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. 5.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/California Air Resources Board and Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2009 and later small offroad engine. In California, all small offroad engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
WHERE TOGETWARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services orrepairs shall beprovided atallSears Service Centers.Call1-800-469-4663 orsend e-mail correspondence toemission. warranty@ HCOP- emission.com. MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any Sears approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.