Instruction Manual 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.745511 • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List • Espa_ol For Occasional Use Only _YL_) 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 Sears, Roebuck 530163545 11/20/02 and Co., Hoffman _.o.
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 11 11 13 15 BackCover FULL ONE YEAI_.
If 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 • Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87. • Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. • Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store unit so line limiter blade cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the tube. • Store unit out of reach of children.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTIONMANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFOREOPERATINGYOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future with the location reference. Assist Handle Tube Muffler _ ON/STOP Trimmer Head Throttle Trigger Switch \ Spark Plug Sta er Shield ._- Choke Lever Primer Bulb Line Limiter Blade ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine.
To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. See the STORAGE section for additional information. HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT • To stop the engine, push and release the engine ON/STOP switch. The switch will automatically return to the ON position.
To advance line: • Operate the engine at full throttle. • Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area. • Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time. Approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap. Toadvance line, tap bottom of trimmer head on ground one time. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle.
also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. To help avoid damage especially to delicate vegetation or trees with tender bark, shorten line to 4 - 5 inches (10 - 13 cm) and use at less than full throttle. • For trimming or scalping, use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear, especially: • During light duty cutting. • Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts, trees or fence wire.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS 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.
8, Pushthelineintothenotch, leaving with any object. Hold the unit by hand 3to5 inches ( 7- 12cm)unwound. while running and making adjust9, Insert thelineintotheexitholein ments. Keep all parts ofyour body thehubasshown intheillustration, away from the cutting attachment and muffler. 10,_ig.,n thenotchwiththelineexit Idle Speed Adjustment 11,Pushspoolintohubuntilitsnaps Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until intoplace.
OTHER ° Do not store gasoline from one season to another. * Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. TROUBLESHOOTING _ TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and discennect spark plug before performmg all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not start. 1. Engine flooded. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 5. Carburetor requires adjustment. REMEDY 1.
ER'SWARRANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions related part on your engine (as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part, the part will be repaired or replaced by Sears. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small off-road engine engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual.
