Instruction Manual 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.795150 • Safety • • • Assembly Operation Maintenance • Parts List • Espar_ol For Occasional ® Use Only 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 530088050 7/27/01 and Co.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 2 4 5 9 10 Storage Troubleshooting Chart Emissions Statement Parts List Spanish Parts and Ordering FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER 11 12 13 15 18 Back Cover ® GAS POWERED For one year from the date of purchase, when this CraftsmanGas Powered Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual, Sears will
OPERATOR SAFETY • Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses orsimilar eye protection • Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. • Use only recommended Craftsman accessories and replacement parts. • Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual performed by a Sears Service Center. FUEL SAFETY • Mix and pour fuel outdoors. • Keep away from sparks or flames. • Use a container approved for fuel. • Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit. • Avoid spilling fuel or oil.
• Store unitsolinelimiter blade cannotaccidentally cause injury. The unitcanbehungbythetube. • Store unitoutofreach ofchildren. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure tovibrationsthrough prolonged useofgasolinepowered hand toolscould cause blood vessel ornerve damage inthe fingers, hands, andjoints ofpeople prone tocirculation disorders orabnormal swellings. Prolonged usein coldweather hasbeenlinked toblood vessel damage inotherwise healthy people.
1. Remove wingnutfromshield. 2. Insert bracket intoslotasshown. 3. Pivot shield until boltpasses through holeinbracket. 4. Securely tighten wingnutontobolt. KNOW YOUR Shield __% _',X/_ I°t Bracket TRIMMER READ THiS iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE UNIT, Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual OPERATING YOUR yourself with the location for future reference.
Werecommend Craftsman brand oil. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a Mixgasoline andoilataratioof40:1 warm engine after running out of (A40:1ratioisobtained bymixing 3.2 fuel) ounces ofoilwith1gallon ofunleaded gasoline). DONOT USE automotive oil orboatoil.These oilswillcause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on container. Once oilisadded togasoline, shake container momentarily toassure thatthe 1. Set unit on a flat surface. fuelisthoroughly mixed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Move ON/OFF switch to tile ON position. 2. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. 3= Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly. 4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls. 5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position. NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.
Line Crowded TipoftheLine Does TheCutth_gWork Area Right Into 3 in. (8 cm) Above Ground JL Wrong • 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. • 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.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _t WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
LINE REPLACEMENT 2. Pre-wound spools offer the most convenient method for replacing line and ensuring optimum performance. • Replacement spools are colorcoded to ensure use of the correct spool with your unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as the existing spool. NOTE: Always clear dirt and debris from cutting head components when performing any type of maintenance. • Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in the direction shown on top of the cap. • Remove line guide ring and spool.
• Lossofcutting power. SeeMIXTUREIdle Speed ADJUSTMENT under adjusting Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until procedure. engine runs without stalling. Turn idle speed screw clockwise to There aretwoadjustment screws on thecarburetor, amixture screw andan increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies. idlespeed screw.
Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is already blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank. INTERNAL ENGINE • Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil. • Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE _, • Clean air filter.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine. All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the stringent anti-smog standards.
caused bytheuseofadd-on ormodi- used intheperformance ofanywarfiedparts. HOW TOFILEACLAIM: If ranty maintenance orrepair onemisyouhaveanyquestions regarding sionrelated parts willbeprovided yourwarranty rights andresponsibili- without charge totheowner ifthepart ties,youshould contact yournearest isunder warranty. EMISSION CONauthorized service center orcallSears TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: at1-800-469-4663.
