32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.791042 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa6ol, p. 23 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., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun. 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 545167679 _Hou,s listed are Central and Co., Hoffman Rev. 2 7/3/08 BRW Estates, ]qme) IL 60179 U.S.A.
Warranty Storage 17 Identification of Safety Symbols Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Statement 2 2 4 10 11 15 Troubleshooting Table Emissions Statement 18 19 Parts List Spanish 21 23 Service & Adjustments 16 Parts and Ordering ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN Back Cover GAS WEEDWACKER When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Seats st
Hazard zone forthrown objects. • Trimmer linethrows objects violently< • Youandothers canbeblinded/injured. • Keep children, bystanders, andanimals 50feet(15meters) away. f _ | ..._li •_ _[I _O _lllll_ Ill • I Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing, I I or clothing with loosing hanging IISecure straps, ties, etc< Theylength. can hair tassels, above shoulder J be caught in moving parts< Assist handle to be positioned the arrow.
I_1 ratio of 40:1 (2<5%). se unleaded gasoline and two-stroke oit mixed at a These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated to ANSI B175.3-2003, "Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters - Safety Requirements". Powerhead Brushcutter including trimmer attachment ...................... attachment ......................................
• Wear hearing protection. • Never startorruninside aclosed room orbuilding. Breathing exhaust fumes cankill. • Keep handles freeofoilandfuel. • Always keepengine on the right hand side of your body. • Hold the unit firmly with both hands. • Keep trimmer head (or other optional attachment) below waist tevel and away from all parts of your body. Do not raise engine above your waist. • Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line (or other optional attachment).
SPECIAL NOTICE: Thisunitis equipped withatemperature limiting muffler andspark arresting screen which meets therequirements ofCalifornia Codes 4442and4443.AllU.S. forest landandthestates ofCalifornia, Idaho. Maine, Minnesota, NewJersey, Oregon, and Washington require by taw that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts.
• Never place objects inside theblowertubes, vacuum tubes orblower outlet. Always direct theblowing debrisaway frompeople, animals, glass, andsolidobjects suchas trees, automobiles, wails, etc.The forceofaircancause rocks, dirt,or sticks tobethrown ortoricochet which canhurtpeople oranimals, break glass, orcause other damage. • Never rununitwithout theproper _ WARNING: Inspect the area to equipment attached. When using cut before each use.
• Avoid heavy contact withsolid objects thatmight stopthetines. Ifheavy contactoccurs, stoptheengine andinspect theunitfordamage. • Never operate thecultivator without the tine cover inplace a nd properly secured. • Keep thetinesandguard clear of debris. • Afterstriking aforeign object, stop theengine, disconnect thespark plugandinspect thecultivator for damage. Repair before restarting. • Disconnect attachment fromthedrive engine before cleaning thetines with ahose andwater torernove any build-up.
• Donotoperate theunitfaster than thespeed needed toprune. Donot runtheunitathighspeed whennot pruning. • Always stoptheunitwhen workis delayed orwhenwalking fromone cutting location toanother. • Ifyoustrike orbecome entangled withaforeign object, stoptheengine immediately andcheck fordamage. Have anydamage repaired bya Sears Sewice Center before attempting further operations. Discard blades thatarebent,warped, cracked orbroken. • Stoptheunitimmediately ifyoufeel excessive vibration.
CARTON CONTENTS 5. Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button Check carton contents against thefolsnaps into the primary hole. lowing list. 6. Before using the unit, tighten the Model 388.791042 Powerhead knob securely by turning clockwise. Trimmer attachment Shield Wing Nut(screwed ontoshield) Container ofline Container ofoil Examine parts fordamage. Donot usedamaged parts.
ADJUSTING PIVOTShield sbt THE HANDLE _WARNING: Bracket / /' Line Limiter Blade When adjusting the assist handle, be sure it remains above the safety label and below the mark or arrow on the shaft. 1. Loosen wing nut on handle. 2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an upright position; retighten wing nut.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engineoil.Werecommend Craftsman NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle brand synthetic oil.Mixgasoline andoil trigger until the engine has started and ataratio of40:1. A40:tratio isobruns. tained bymixing 3.2ounces ofoilwith1 1. Set unit on a flat surface. gallon ofunleaded gasoline. Included 2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 withthistrimmer isa3.2ounce contain- times. erofoil.Pour tileentire contents of this 3.
CRAFTSMAN ® CONVERTIBLE FEATURE TM This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments C°uple_eide Recess are: Edger ................. Cultivator .............. Blower ................ Brushcutter ............ Pruner ................ 358.79240 358.79241 358.79242 358.79244 358.79245 _WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before removing or installing attachments.
When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following: • Wear eye protection, hearing protection and heavy clothing. • Hold trigger handle with right hand and assist handle with left hand. • Hold unit so that engine is below waist level. • Cut only from your dght to your left to ensure debris is thrown away from you. Without bending over, keep tine near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut. Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary.
SWEEPING - The fanning action of the rotating line can be used to blow away toose debris from an area. Keep the tine parallel to and above the area surface and swing the tool from side to side. J MAINTENANCE WARNING: SCHEDULE Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN _WARNING: The muffler on this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen. For normal homeowner use, however, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your Sears Sen4ce Center. LINE REPLACEMENT • Always use Craftsman replacement line.
• Thetrimmer headmoves orspins at idle. Make adjustments withtheunitsupAir Filter ported sothecutting attachment isoff theground andwillnotmake contact Cover withanyobject, Hold theunitbyhand while running andmaking adjustments. Keep allparts ofyourbody away f_om Idle S Screw thecutting attachment andmuffler. Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head moving or spinning (idle too fast) or engine stalling (idle speed too slow).
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. 1. Engine flooded. 1 See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in Operation Section. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 3 Install new spark plug. 4 Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace 5 Contact Sears Service (see back cover). 2.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/California Air Resources Board and Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2007 and later small offroad engine. In Califomia, all small offroad engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any Sears approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module, Muffler including catalyst, Fuel Tank (California only).
REPAIR PARTS SEARS 2 3 4 5 6 TRIMMER MODEL 358.791042 7 WARNING All _pairs, ad}ustments and mamtenar_ce not described in the Operator's Manua_ must be per[uuaed by qualified service persoJ_rJel 8 9 15 10-'I_ 17 _. 22 _ Ref Part No.
REPAIR PARTS _ WARNING SEARS TRIMMER MODEL 358.791042 All repairs adiustments and mainte_ance _ot deseribed in tl_e Operator's Manua_ mu3t be periormed by qualified service personnel¸ 2 9 23 i 10 24 3 11"12 13 1=4 i 15 22 18 40 i 48 43 I i 65 Ref. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 E 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Part No.
