Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path GASOLINE WEED WACKER » Model No. 358.742430 WARNING: A 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; Sun, 10 am-7 pm = 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck and Co.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement 2 Storage 11 Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chant 12 Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 2 Operation 5 Repair Paris List 14 Maintenance 8 Spanish 17 Service & Adjustments 9 Parts and Ordering Back Cover WARRANTY STATEMENT FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS POWERED WEEDWACKER™ LINE TRIMMER For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered Wesdwacker® Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instr
Eye Protection J" pardoner i) 501. situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your Sears Service Center or call 1-800-235-5878. OPERATOR SAFETY ~ Always wear safety eye protection, « Always wear long pants. long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Da net go barefoot of wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning fine.
fornicator Codes 4442 and 4443, ALUMS, forestland and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark ares tor screen. 1 you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for installing and maintaining the operating condition of these parts, Failure violation of the law, Contact your Sears Service Enter for the correct parts.
« Remove wing nut from shield, + Insert bracket inch slot as shown, « Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket. ~ Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt. OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the frustrations wih your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the pious controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
ounces of off with 1 fallen of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil, These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on container. Once ofl is added to gasoline, shake container momentary to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
To stop engine; » Release the throttle trigger. « Push and hold the engine stop switch in the STOP or OFF position until the unit has fully stopped. TWIST AND EDGE « Pull the tab toward the engine, « Twist the tubs to the edging position: release tab, TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE The cutting head advances line automatically, Do not tap head on the ground to advance line. This may break parts and cause cutting head to malfunction.
Scalping 3in. (Bom) Dove Ground MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line para lie] to the, ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool. Mowing rE SWEEPING The fanning action of rotating line can be used for a quick and easy clean up.
CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine per conformance and Increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions, Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. » Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt and debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. « Remove parts as frustrated. NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporation emissions * Wash the filter in soap and water.
« Insert one end of line into center cavity of empty spool. Ensure line wil feed into spool in the direction shown on the spoil (counterclockwise). ~ Continue feeding line into spool, slaying 4 Inches unwound from center of spoil INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE + Install replacement spool, « Thread line through line guide ding. Line though guide ring Replacement Spool « Rest guide ring on spool and place line through slot. Allow line to extend 4-6 inches from center of spool.
Based on performance while cutting. turn the mixture adjustment in 118-tum increments as follows: « Clockwise until the engine has good power wheels cutting with na hesitation, Da net adjust by sound or speed, but judge by how wall the engine performs while cutting. » Counterclockwise If the engine has speed but dies or lacks power while cutting Prepare unit for storage at end of ses. son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not |» Engine flooded. + See "Starting Instructions.” start, Fuel tank empty. « Fill tank with correct fuse mixture. « Fell not reaching carburetor. « Compression low. » Spark plug not ding. « Install new spark plug. « Check for dirty fuel filer; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel fine; repair of replace. * Contact Sears Service. Engine will not idle properly. « Carburetor requires adjustment. Compression low.
causes the failure of such an emission related part. the part will be repaired or replaced by SEARS. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner's Manual.
