Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN° 24cc/1.3 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / .080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 355.795300 g ! e ! & 9 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: pro, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pro, Sun. 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 530087718 08/02/99 and Co.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 2 4 5 g 10 Storage Troubleshooting Chart Emissions Statement Parts List Spanish Parts and Ordering FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assistance, contact your Authorized Service Dealer or call 1-800-235-5878. OPERATOR SAFETY • Always wear safety eye protection. • Always wear long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Being fully covered helps protect you fi-om debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line. Stay clear of spinning line.
Oregon, andWashington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for installing and maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of law. Contact a Sears Service Center fur the correct parts.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER 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 the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Tube Muffler _ ON/STOP Trimmer Head Throttle Trigger Switch_,_j Starter Handle_, _ Spark Plug _ Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap ON/STOP SWITCH The STOP switch is used to stop engine. Press and hold switch to stop engine.
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. STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Press and hold the ON/STOP switch in the STOP position. • If engine does not stop, move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING CHART or call 1-800-235-5878. OPERATING OPERATING proximately 2 in. (5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap. To advance line, tap bottomoftrimmer head on ground onetime. INSTRUCTIONS POSITION L_e_chuts ALWAYSWEAR:Long Pants _ _eE_e Protec_on Heavy Shoes _l Cut from your right to your leA. Bring the engine to cutting speed before entering the material to be cut. 0o not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary.
vegetation or trees with tender bark, shorten line to 4-5 in. (10-13 cm) and use at less than full throttle. • For tdmming 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. • For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for a good clean job. MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Check for Loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts Clean unit and labels After each use Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation Replace spark plug Yearly Before each use G EN ERAL RECOMMENDATIONS CLEAN The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
REPLACING THE LINE • Push and hold the engine stop switch in the stop/off position until the unit has folly stopped, • Disconnect the spark plug lead wire. • Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the tap button. • Clean entire surface of hub and spool. • Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two 12.5 foot (3.8 m) lengths of .080" (2 mm) diameter Craftsman brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.
refer to troubleshooting chart or call 1-800-235_5878. • if engine performance is acceptable at the preset positions, no further adjustment is necessary. ADJUSTING Idle Speed PROCEDURE Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling. • Turn clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies. • Turn counterclockwise to decrease grass.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. • • • • • • • • Engine flooded. Fuel tank empty. Spark plug not fldng. Fuel not reaching carburetor. • Compression Engine will not idle properly, 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 a Sears Service Center. low. • Idle speed set too low. • Idlespeed settoo high.
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 lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner's Manual.
