Operator’s Manual CRAFTSMAN ^ 24CC/1.3 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.796100 A 9 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 (Hours listed are Centra Time) Sears, Roebuck and Co.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 2 4 5 8 9 Storage Troubleshooting Chart Emissions Statement Parts List Spanish Parts and Ordering 10 12 12 14 17 Back WARRANTY STATEMENT FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® GAS POWERED WEEDWACKER® LINE TRIMMER.
OPERATOR SAFETY • Always wear safety eye protection. • Always wear long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Do not go barefeot or wear sandals. Being fully covered helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line. Stay clear of spinning line. • Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
these parts. Failure to do so is a viola tion of law. Contact a Sears Service Center for the correct parts. SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in othenrvise healthy people.
OPERATION 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 loca tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer ence. Assist Handle Tube Shield ^ Throttle ON/STOP Trigger Muffler Switch Spsic Plug Choke Lever Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap ^Trimmer Head ON/STOP SWITCH CHOKE The STOP switch is used to stop engine. Press and hold switch to stop engine.
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh frjel next season. Never use engine or carburetor clean er products in the fuel tank or perma nent damage may occur. See the STORAGE section for addition al information. STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Press and hold the ON/STOP switch in the STOP position. • If engine does not stop, move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING POSITION Tip of the Line Line Crowded Into Does The Cutting Work Area Right Bring the engine to cutting speed be fore entering the material to be cut. Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than Hill throttle. At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to Veld’ onto the spool.
Scalping SWEEPING - The fanning action of the rotating line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line par allel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. - ir_ MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from failing into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. • Remove parts as illustrated. • Wash the filter in soap and water. > Allow filter to dry. Add a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze the filter to distribute oil. • Replace parts. Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at .025 in. Ignition timing is fixed and non adjustable.
There are two adjustment screws on the carburetor. Idle Speed Screw Mixture Screin^Jif (with Limiter 4 Cap) ^ _Air Filter Cover ADJUSTING PROCEDURE Idle Speed Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling. • Turn clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies. • Turn counterclockwise to decrease speed. No further adjustments are necessary if performance is satisfactory.
Hiel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container. Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 min utes 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. 10 times to distribute oil. • Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range.
U.S, EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ mental Protection Agency and SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.. USA are pleaised 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.
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SER VICE: Warr^ty services or repairs shall be provided without charge to the own er if the part is under warranty. EMIS be provided at all SEARS service cen ters. call: 1-800-473-7247. MAINTE SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any SEARS approved re tem: Spark Plug {covererf up to main tenance schedule), Ignition Module.
