25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.095 Inch Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.791051 • Safety • Assembly • • Operation Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol, p. 24 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 or about this pm, product: pm, Mon.-Sat., 10 am-7 Sun. 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 545167684 _Hoo,o ,isted are Central and Co., Hoffman Rev.
Warranty Storage 18 Identification of Safety Symbols Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Statement 2 4 9 11 15 Troubleshooting Table Emissions Statement 19 20 Parts List Spanish 22 24 Service & Adjustments 16 Parts and Ordering ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY 2 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 Sears st
Hazard zone forthrown objects. • Trimmer linethrows objects violently. • Youandothers canbeblinded/injured. • Keep children, bystanders, andanimals 50feet(15meters) away. • _ • / Do not wear jeweIry, loose clothing, | _IL JR or clothing with loosing hanging _._J/straps, etc. Theylength. can Secure ties, hair tassels, above shoulder 1 '_/be caught in moving Assist handle to be positioned the arrow. parts. only below Never allow children to operate this unit.
ratio of 40:1 (2.5%). se unleaded gasoline I_] and two-stroke oil mixed at a These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated to ANSI B175.3-2903, "Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters - Safety Requirements". Powerhead Brushcutter including trimmer attachment ...................... attachment ...................................... 358.79105 358.
• Wear hearing protection. • Never startorruninside aclosed room orbuilding. Breathing exhaust fumes cankitL • Keep handles freeofoitandfuel. • Always keepengine ontheright handsideofyourbody. • Hold theunitfirmlywithbothhands. • Keep trimmer head(orother optionatattachment) below waist tevet and away fromallpartsofyourbody. Do notraise engine above yourwaist. • Keep allparts ofyourbody away frommuffler andspinning tine(or other optionat attachment). Ahot muffler cancause serious burns.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Thisunitis equipped withatemperature limiting muffIer andspark arresting screen which meets therequirements ofCalifornia Codes 4442and4443. AttU.S. forest tandandthestates ofCalifornia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, NewJersey, EDGER SAFETY Oregon, andWashington require by tawthatmany internal combustion enInspect the area to ginesbeequipped withaspark arrest- _WARNING: ingscreen. Ifyouoperate inalocale be edged before each use.
• Never ptace objects inside theblowertubes, vacuum tubes orbiower outlet. Always direct theblowing debdsaway frompeopte, animals, gtass, andsotid objects suchas trees, automobiIes, watts, etc.The forceofaircancause rocks, dirt,or sticks tobethrown ortoricochet which canhurtpeople oranimals, break glass, orcause other damage. • Never rununitwithout theproper equipment attached. When using Inspect the area to yourunitasabtower, always install _WARNING: be cut before each use. Remove obbiower tubes.
objects such as rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc. • Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines, if heavy contact occurs, stop the engine and inspect the unit for damage. • Never operate the cuItivator without the tine cover in ptace and properIy secured. • Keep the tines and guard clear of debris. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair before restarting.
• Donotoperate theunitfaster than age the unit. Some objects may be thespeed needed toprune. Donot hidden by fallen snow -- be alert for runtheunitathighspeed whennot the possibility. pruning. • Direct material discharge away from • Always stoptheunitwhen workis glass enclosures, automobiles, etc, delayed orwhenwalking fromone • Do not run engine at high speed cutting location toanother. while not removing snow.
Finding fueloroilresidue onmuffler is attachments are designed to be used in normat duetocarburetor adjustmentsthe primary hole unless otherwise andtesting donebythemanufacturer.stated in the applicable attachment opASSEMBLY A_I'WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing any assemMy procedures. _WARNING: If received erator's manual Using the wrong hote could lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNiT Compare the iIlustrations with your unit to famiIiarize yourself with the tocation of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Coupler Trimmer Head Shaft Throttle Trigger Primer Bulb __ ShieM /" Line Umiter Blade \ Start Lever ON/STOP Switch Starter Handle ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger handle and is used to stop the engine.
damage. When mixing fuel,follow instructions printed oncontainer. Once oilisadded togasoline, shake container momentarily toassure thatthe fuelisthoroughly mixed. Always read andfollow thesafety rules relating to fuelbefore fueling yourunit. IMPORTANT Experience indicates thatalcohol blended fuels(called gasohol orusing ethanol ormethanol) canattract moisturewhich leads toseparation and formation ofacids during storage. Acidic gascandamage thefuelsystemofanengine whileinstorage.
Iftheunitstilldoesn't start, refertothe TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE orcall 1-800-235-5878, CRAFTSMAN ® CONVERTIBLE FEATURE 3. 4. TM This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed, The optional attachments are: Edger ................. 358.79240 Cultivator .............. 358.79241 Blower ................ 358.79242 Brushcutter ............ 358.79244 Pruner ................ 358.
_ILWARNING: Always wear eye protection. Always use hearing protection. Never tean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury. When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following: • Wear eye protection and heavy clothing. • Hold trigger handle with right hand and assist handie with teft hand. • Hold unit so that engine is below waist level.
MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventionaI lawn mowers cannot reach, tn 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. Trimming Mowing 3 inches (8 cn above ground SCALPtNGThe scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle.
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.
6. Bend the line at the midpoint and insert the bend into the stot in the center rim of the spool. Ensure line snaps into position in the slot. Spool _ 7. 8. With your finger between the lines, wrap the lines evenly and firmly around the spool in a clockwise direction. Position the lines in the guide slots. tachment witI be spinning during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe atl safety precautions.
AltWARNING: Perform thefollowingsteps aftereachuse: • Allow engine tocoolbefore storing ortransporting. • Store unitandfuet inawettventilated areawhere fuelvapors cannot reach sparks oropen flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store unitwithallguards inplace. Position unitsothatanysharp objectcannot accidentally cause injury. • Store unitandfuelweltoutofthe reach ofchildren. SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unitforstorage atendofseasonorifitwillnotbeusedfor30days ormore.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark ptug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating, TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine wiII not start. 1. Engine flooded f 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor 2 3 4 5 Carburetor requires adjustment. 5 Engine will not idle propedy t. Carburetor requires adjustment. 2 Crankshaft seals worn. 3. Compression low. 1.
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 smaIt off-road engine, in California, all smaIt off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs sha}t be provided at alt Sears Service Centers. Call t-800-469-4663. 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 wilt be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warrant'./.
REPAIR PARTS SEARS TRIMMER MODEL 358.791051 _--7 _ WARNING A_I repai s, adiu_tments and maif]t_ance not degcdbed in the OperatoPs Manual ir_ be pe_o_med by qualified se_vrce personnel Part No. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11.
REPAIR PARTS SEARS TRIMMER MODEL 358791051 5 21 16 A WARNING All repahn, adjustments and maintena_qce not described in the Ope/_or's Manila1 mu_ be pedormed by qua!ified sel_ce pe_onnel 51 52 28 89 53 54 55 56 I Ref. 1 2 3 Part No.
