CRRFTSMRN Operator's Manual 32cc 2-Cycle / Engine 17 Inch Cutting Path / .095 In. Line GASOLINE BRUSHWAOKER ® Model No. 358.795020 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating DANGER: Instructions before first use of this product. I_ • For Call answers 7 am-7 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 530084630 to your questions this product: pm, Mon-Sat; Sun,about 10 am-7 pm 03/15/99 and Co.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 2 5 9 14 15 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY BRUSHWACKER <_ BLADED Storage Troubleshooting Chart Emissions Statement Parts List Spanish Parts and Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN 17 18 18 20 23 Back GAS POWERED TRIMMER.
contacting the left hand side of coasting blade with material already cut. Stop coasting blade by contact with cut material __® DANGER: Blade canthrust violently away frommaterial itdoesnotcut. Blade thrust cancause amputation of armsorlegs.Keep people andanimals50feet(15meters) away. OPERATOR SAFETY • Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance on your unit. (Safety glasses are available.
• Useonly.095" (2.4 ram} diameter Craftsman u_brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. • install required shield properly before using the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line trimmer use, • Use only specified blade or trimmer head; make sure it is proper_y installed and securely fastened. • Never start engine with clutch shroud removed. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury. • Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning when engine idles.
CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against thefollowing list. Model: WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. 358.
NOTE: Theendofthetubehasa groove, orindention, thataligns witha ridge, orraised area, intheslotinthe engine. Locate thegroove andridge. • Alignthegroove inthetubewiththe ridgeinside opening intheengine. Insert thetubeintotheopening. " _ Ridge _ TRIMMER HEAD Groove WEED BLADE • Firmly push the tube into the engine until it will no longer go into opening. • Now tighten the screws, using one of the hex wrenches provided with unit.
• Ifyourunithasaplastic cover onthe threaded shaft, remove thecover. • Make suredustcupandretaining washer arepositioned ongearbox as shown before installing trimmer head. Slot verse the steps to remove the plastic shield and trimmer head before you mount the metal shield and blade. Store these parts for future use. Never use the trimmer head with the metal blade installed. ASSEMBLY Wing Nut Gearbox S Shield Dust Cup _(..
• Install the blade nut by threading onto the shaft counterclockwise. Top view of blade NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place as illustrated, and the blade is sandwiched between the dust cup and the retaining washer. There should be no space between the blade and the dust cup or the retaining washer. • Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the blade. • Insert a hex wrench into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turning while tightening the blade nut.
KNOW YOURBRUSHWACKER READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Control Handle j _ Starter j_qJ=_ Handle _, Choke Primer /' <.-_ " :b\_-,,. Lever .... _<,'%__ Bulb Muffler Switch One® ON/STOP SWITCH The On/Stop switch is located on the control handle and is used to stop the engine.
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE Starter _,. Handle "_ • Move the On/Stop switch to the STOP position. • If engine does not stop, move choke to the Full Choke position. on/Stop Switch off On Throttte Trigger STARTING Choke YOUR ENGINE NOTE: A special feature called tile "Throttle Lock" holds the throttle trigger in the depressed position for you during starting. • Lock the throttle trigger into the starting postion by first pressing the lockout lever on the top of the control handle.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by moving choke lever to Off Choke; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn't start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING chart or call 1-800-235-5878. OPERATING POSITION Control Handle in Right Hand Position Operating Clip shoulder strap onto clamp and stand to operating position.
• Thetipofthelinedoes thecutting. Youwillachieve bestperformance and minimum linewear bynotcrowding lineintothecutting area. Theright and wrong ways areshown below. TipoftheLine I Line Crowded into Does TheCutting Work Area Right :"_:_'-"_,1 Wrong = " posts, monuments, etc. This technique increases line wear. Scalping MOWING '" • The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls, fences, trees and flower beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.
cancause serious injury ifblade con- • Keep feetcomfortably spread apart tacts operator orothers. andbraced forapossible sudden, • WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS. rapid thrust ofunit.Donotoverreach. Blade thrust canoccur without warn- Keep firmfooting andbalance. ingiftheblade snags, stalls, or • Keep blade below waistlevel. Itwill beeasier tomaintain control ofunit. binds. Thisismore likelytooccur in areas where itisdifficult toseethe • Donotraise theengine above your material being cut.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE & MAINTENANCE Check for Loose fasteners TASK Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts Clean unit and labels Before each use Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation After each use Inspect and clean spark arrestor Every 25 hours of operation Replace Yearly spark plug GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
REPLACE SPARKPLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at .025 in. Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable. • Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. REPLACING THE LINE WARNING: Trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way can fly apart and cause serious injury. Do not use. Replace damaged parts before using unit.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The trimmer head or blade will be spinning during most of this procedure. Wear protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. After making mixture adjustments, recheck idle speed. Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the carburetor. If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, call our customer assistance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
High Speed Adjustment "H" CAUTION: Do not operate engine at full speed for prolonged periods while making mixture adjustments as damage to the engine can occur. When making carburetor adjustments, do not force plastic limiter caps beyond stops or damage will occur. • Support lower end of the unit so that it is off the ground and will not make contact with any objects. Be sure the trimmer line is extended to maximum length allowed by the line limiter. • Start the engine and allow to idle.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not start. • • • • • Compression Engine will not idle properly. REMEDY Engine flooded. Fuel tank empty. Spark plug not firing. Fuel not reaching carburetor. • • • • See "Starting Instructions." Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. Install new spark plug. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. • Contact Sears Service. low. • Idle speed set too low= • Idle speed set too high.
under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List)isdefective oradefect in thematerials orworkmanship ofthe engine causes thefailure ofsuchan emission related part,thepartwillbe repaired orreplaced bySEARS. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As tile lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner's Manual.
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