IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Operator's Manual MODEL NO. 358.797161.32cc Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation L WEEDWACKER A WAR__ING: 2 Cycle Engine ® b-_uelMix 40:1 ReadtheOperato_sManua_ and FoUmv All and Safety Instructions, FailureTo Do So Can Result • Assembly • Maintenance • Operation • Repair Parts in Serious Injury. Sold.by Sears, 5304167877-6-03/31/93 Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A. © 1993, Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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WARNINGS ................. AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .... .............. • _ i i ...., This tool can cause serious injury or blindness to the operator and others.The wamings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this tool, The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on thetool.
AWARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS im ......... A ___- II __I iiii L _ I ii IIIL. _.Jl L .Mways wear a safety face shield or safety goggtes. See _'Aecessories;" & 1. Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which cart be thrown or become ent,aagled in the trimmer head. 2. Keep hair, fiagees, and all other parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Air,rays wear + heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves.
.,llL,i i I [ " " r Illl II I IIII II I II Illll II roll ,,,., KNOW YOUR TRIMMER ii m i nl. ,.,., , ,,,,,.,, ,, ,., i iii ii Your Trimmer is a versatile product designed to help you give your lawn a finished appearance. I i I ii CARXONCONIXN'IS: Engine DriveS_ Box Assembly w/SafetyLabel includes Dus(Cup (2a9 3 Shle!d I Trlrmner Head -2-cycle F.atghaeOil Operator's Mmual ('Not Showa) Loo_ PartsBag (Not ShovM) 1 ! 1 . I *LOOSE'PAR_ _G INSTRUCTIONS I.
.............. iiiiiiiii i i1111111|1| i I 72 I i i IIII I1_ II IIIII I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIII A. PMJ_ALATION L _ This Oix:rator's Manual has been developed to help you assemble the tool and to provide its safe operation. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the tool before you begin assembly. ........ B. ASSEMBLY 1. DRIVESHAFF I'OU[ OP_T01"S MANNUAL Tookyuwm Hex Wrenches provided with tool iiiiiiillt I ........ "....
2. THROTTLE CABI._. _ F_u¢_ 21 3, 4 & 5 |CAUTION: [ Do out kink the throttle cable. a. Slide the Throttle Trigger Housing away from the Foam Grip. NOTE: Before performing step "b'\ push the barrel end of the throttle cable into the sheath until the barrel contacts the sheath. Figure 2 (in_t L b. insert the Throttle Cable through the tunnel in the Foam Grip until the end of the Cable extends at least 2 inches beyond the Grip. Figure 2. • e.
S. HZAn -NOTE: _ S Arbor Shaft has left hand threads. @ a. Reinstall ate Dust Cupmatching the notcheson the Dust Cupwith the splines on the Arbor Shah. b. Install theGrassWasherover the Arbor Shaft Malce sure the Washer is against and curved over the Dust Cup. Figure 8. c. Thread theTrimmer Head onto the Arbor Shaftas shown in Figure 8. d, Line up ate hole in the Dust Cup with the hole in the center front of the Gear Box by turning ate Trimmer Head.
I i .. • i II Ill . Ulll n " II .... A RIF tllll I ...... IUlllll ]l The following accessories _re available through Sears Retail Stores. Catalog O_aflets.or Service Cenu_rs. ITEM S'IOCK Safety Face" Shield ................................................................. Safely Goggles 2-Cycle Engine Oil ............................................................... Spark Plug ......................................................................
ENGINE INFORMATION ,, A. FUELING 1. FUEL YOUR ,, , i ii i |1 I ENGINE SAFETY 3. USE a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures. b. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no spark8 or flames. I PART OIL TO 40 PARTS GASOLINE= 3.2ft. oz,oiltoI gallongasoline 8.0 ft. oz, oil to 2.5 gallon gasoline Not all air cooled 2~cycle engine oils have the same qualifies. If SEARS CRAFTSMAN 2-cy.de engine oil is not available, use a good quality, 2-cycle engine oil recommended for air -cooled engines.
B. PRE_PERATION _dew sU Wm_s Betore operat_ CHECKS and Sd_ AWA/LNmG _ fions." Make sure the trimmer head Is properly Iilsmlled mid tmcu_ fastmed, Rffcr to "Assembly7 _ _: 6. se sure trfnmmrimd aOl_ turntngwSenmOm t your tool, _wa_: 7. houangml_Oaed to_t I. Inspect the entire tool before each use. Replace dsm_ed parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sureall f_lr_rs arc in place and securely fastened. 8. Keep others aajustment_ 9.
efl'ud}: a. Rdaelengine. Mdve lO feaaway from fudingsite. b. Move On/Off Switch to "on:' Figure I1., c. Move Choke to "full" position. Figme 12.' d.G_ Foam Grtpa__ L Move 0_ 5 pulls./_o rd_er_ys_e_dunti/en_ Thro_eT, igg_r my. Keep Throttle Trigger f#lly squeezed._l to "off" po_don, Figure 1.2.. r_ smoo_. NOTE:Xfe_ae hasnocsma_, paUSta_P, ope engine 5 more palls. Ifengi_ still does not run, itis probably flo0ded. Wait a few minutes and n_at in_ €.
i i A. LINlg TlglMMEIg !ll :iL_, _ I i .......... i ! ! ' !'!, '',,,I'I'I'.,,, , $_ L OP .TOI J a. Always wear a safety face shield or goggte_, See "Accessories;" d. Make sure the trimmer head is properly imtalled and securely fastened. Refer to "Assembly." b. Keep hair, fingers, and all ether parts of the body away' from openings and moving parts. Always wear heavy, long pants, beets, and gloves.
N.NI Hl l HII ¢. ¢uTrmG • IT,I I I Thetipofthe line does thecutting. Youwill achieve the best performance and minimum linewear by not crovdmg theline intothecutting area. The right and wrong ways are shown in Figure 14. • The line will easily remove grass and va_eds from around wars, fences, trees, and flower beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.
ii • _ iiiiiiiImllll'HII - IIII • Fer preper llne feed: --Use only genuine Sears pre-wound spools and .080" diameter Sears I_tser Line brand line. Use of other types of spools or lines can result in excessive breakage, line welding and improper line feed. -- Pre.wotmd spools offer the most convenient method for replacing line as'well asoptimumpcrformance. vl_,ttt_ _ • Always ckan dirt and debris from the spool and hub •when performing any type maintenance. 1..lln._fln_ NeW Spool with Line a.
a. Follow "hstalling Spool wiI.iac;' st_ "a-d" and.i remov¢ any Liac retaining o. the Spool b. Use a 40 foot leagth_.080 "diamca_Sca_l.ascr Line. c. Insert V16"to l/8"oftheend of the Linethroogh one of the holes in the rim of the Spool. Allow no more than 1/8" Line to extend beyoad the rim to avoid interference with line release action. Figure 23. d. Wind the Line onto the Spool in the direction shown ,Does not aa_mme, or breaks while eutting -- Improperlymo_cdin head. -- Improperly vamadonto spool.
............ ...... i ill C. STARTER ilUl i i iiiii i .H i I i ii ii i " ,m_ I i i i i i i ,,H ,i •.... _ i i ,, _ i. 7: "- , .11 Nevers_mm_e ene_ i clutch , ,_, ROPE _h _e c_ch sh_.td_' l_t fly apa_ _ The cause se_,ous _ju_. i1,1 ttt_OVE _ F Do not remove the retaining tab and screw to remove pulley. The spring beneath the latlley is under tension attd can fly out causiltg serious kOury.
13. Pull the melted ends th_ugha thick, cleantugwhile the Rope is still hot to ob_n smooth, pointed ends. B. Insert one end of the Rope through the Handle and secure with a knot. ., 15. In--r( theother end of the Rope through the Rope Exit Hole, intotheinsideoftheHousing, intothePulley. and up through the Pulley Hole. See Inset, Figure 29.
i i Ill I II E. __R . ,,, , 2 2. lht_SlC CJkKBURETOK • This is a complicated task. It is important to follow instructions in sequence as indicated. i I " I II Aw umCG housing supported to prevent the trimmer line from contacting any "ob_ Hold the tool with your hand; do not use the optional shoulder strap for sapport. A W.4d_NING away when making SETTINGS NOTE: In most cases,your engine can be made to run properly with minor carburetor adjustments.
A.'l,.qi,.l=,,_ J'-ili,dlillitit_l I,,71"1 II,,_idli_ l.}Altow engine to idli_. 2.)Squeeze Trigger hilly a. If p_rformance issatisfactm_, Deceleration Check: r- Low i_'_;D MIXTUItJg ADJUSTMENT i.)Ailow engine to idle. 2:)Trim the LowSpeed Mixture Screw (Figure 32) slowly clockwise until the speed starts to drop. " Notethis positio,. 3.)Turn the Low Speed Mixture Screw counterclockwise until the speed increases and then starts to drop again. Note this position. 4.
i lull/ i i •. Engine wilt not sta_ or will runonly for a few seconds after starting ,,, ,, , i i ii iiiiii ,,, ,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,, CAUSE REMEDY I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. Fill ta_ with correct fuelmixture. 2, See "S_aing lnstrudious?" 3, Install new plug/check ignition system. 4. Ctean fuel fdter; inspectfuel line. 5. See "Csrburctor Adjusanents:" 6. Contact your Sears Service Center. Fuel tar&empty. Engineflooded. Sparkplug not firing. Fuel not reaching carburetor. Cadmretorrequiresadjustment.
SEARS WEEDWACKER® REPAIR PARTS LIST - MODEL 358.797161-32cc 22 23 31 27 32 i 14 , NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ,.8 -9 10 1t 12 13 14 i5 16 ]7 22 530-027549 530-094694 SrD5_1025 530-010958 530-09_.3 71-85805 530-027595 530 -069252 530-O69256 ,,,,,,, Part No, Description Throttle Cable Ass'y. Drive Shaft Housing Nut: Handle Screw CUtting Head _A_s'y. (Ind. # 15,16& 17) Drive Shait Grip _T" Handle" Ass'y. Shield F.it Ass'y. (Ind.
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SEARS Key No. WEEDWACKER Pail No. 5 6 7 8 9 10 1I 12 I3 •14 Key tNo, i , Part . ,,,, Screw Air Filter Cover Air Filter Screw Spacer Wave Washer Choke Shutter Air Filter Plate Fuel Line Kit Fuel Pick-up Ass'y. Carburetor _rCarburetor Gasket Fuel Cap Ass'y. Shroud & Tank Ass'),.
INDEX AC_RIF_ .................................. 10 ADJU_ Assist Handle .................................. 9 Carburetor.: .................................. 20 Line Advan_ .................................14 Module Air Gap ........._ .....................2 Spark Plug Gap ................................2 "Farotde Cable .................................. 8 AIR FILTER .....................................17 ASSFaMIILY .Assist Handle ..................................8 Drive Shaft Housing ..................
f QUICK REFERENCE PAGE Read and FolloW AU Warnings, Safety Ins_ctions, and Operating Failure to do so can result in serious injury. lnsWuaions. ' Page No_ PREPARAT/ON L 2. 3. 4. 5. .................................................... 3 b' 5 Know all warnings and safety instructions in this manual. Wear safety face shield or goggles for eye protection, Dress safely - boots or safety shoes and heavy, long pants. Chec[_ tool for worn.
The Model Number will be found below the top handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair'parts for your unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores. Operator's WHEN ORDERING REPMR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST:. Manual 1. The PAI_ NUMBER 3.. The PART DESCRIPTION 2. The MODEL 4.
