Operator's Manual I CRAFTSMAN°I 18cc/1.1 cu. in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE HEDGE TRIMMER Model No. 358.795690 - 18" Blade 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; 10 am-7 pm, Sun 1-800-235-5878 Sears, 530088612 Roebuck 9/20/00 and Co., Hoffman (Hours listed are Central Time) Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 2 4 5 7 8 Storage Troubleshooting Table Emissions Statement Repair Parts List Spanish Parts and Ordering 9 10 10 12 14 Back FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS POWERED HEDGE TRIMMER For one (1) year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered Hedge Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the operator's manual, Sears will repair, fr
_WARNING: Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury. KNOW YOUR UNIT • Read your Operator's Manual carefully until you completely understand and can follow all warnings and safety rules before operating the unit. • Restrict unit to users who understand and will follow all warnings and safety rules in this manual and on the unit. PLAN AHEAD • Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing maintenance on unit.
• Useonlyrecommended Craftsman spark arresting screen. Ifyouoperate cutting blades andreplacement ahedge trimmer inastateorlocale parts; useofanyother partsmay where suchregulations exist, youare voidyourwarranty andcause dam- legally responsible formaintaining the agetoyourunit. operating condition ofthese parts. todosoisaviolation ofthelaw. • Empty fueltankbefore storing theunit. Failure Useupfuelleftincarburetor bystartingFornormal homeowner use,themuffler engine andletting itrununtilitstops.
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare theillustrations withyourunittofamiliarize yourself withthelocation of the various controls and adjustments. ence. ON/OFF Switch _ ._-J ....... Save this manual for future refer- Choke ....... ./,, _,_ Throttle Trigger Pnmer Bulb ... .... ,__:_,.'__,. Starter Rope Muffler ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the engine.
OPERRATING POSITION ON OFF ...... Switch Protection &_'_ .... Eye STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Tostopengine, move switch toOFR BEFORE STARTING THEENGINE • Fuelengine. Move atleast10feet(3 meters) away fromthefueling site. • Hold theunitontheground inthe starting position asshown. Support unitsotheblade isoffoftheground andaway fromtrees, bushes, onlookers, etc. 3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times. 4. Move the choke lever to FULL CHOKE. Choke Primer Bulb 5.
NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever at the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE and pull the rope until the engine runs. 9. To stop engine, move switch to OFF. STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Make sure switch is in ON position. 2. Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE. 3. Engage the throttle lock as directed in STARTING A COLD ENGINE. Keep the throttle lock engaged until the engine runs smoothly. 4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls. 5.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG Cleaning theairfilter: Adirtyairfilterdecreases engine per- Replace spark plugeach yeartoenformance andincreases fuelconsump-suretheengine starts easier andruns tionandharmful emissions. Always better. Setspark pluggapat0.025 in. clean afterevery 5hours ofoperation. Ignition timing isfixed,nonadjustable. 1. Clean thecover andthearea 1.Twist, thenpulloffspark plugboot. around ittokeep debris fromfalling 2. Remove sparkplugfromcylinder intothecarburetor chamber when anddiscard.
• • Turn IDLE screw clockwise to increase idle speed. Turn IDLE screw counterclockwise to decrease m_WARNING: idle speed. Recheck the idle speed after each adjustment. The blade must not move at idle speed to avoid serious injury to the operator and others. Low Speed Mixture - L 1. Allow the engine to idle. 2. Turn low speed mixture screw (L) slowly clockwise until the speed starts to drop. 3. Turn the low speed mixture screw (L) counterclockwise until the speed increases and then starts to drop again.
found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is already blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank. INTERNAL ENGINE • Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine. All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the stringent anti-smog standards.
HOW TO FILE A CLAIM: If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1-800-473-7247. WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all Sears service centers. call: 1-800-473-7247.
