Instruction Manual 23cc/1.4 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.065 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.795521 • • 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 530163846 1/10/05 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.
Ifsituations occur which arenotcoveredinthismanual, usecareand goodjudgment. Ifyouneedassistance, contact yourSears Service Center orcall1-800-235-5878. OPERATOR SAFETY • Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contacting any object. • 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.
• Store unitsolinelimiter blade cannot accidentally cause injury. Theunit canbehung bythetube. • 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.
KNOW YOUR 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 Assist Handle Tube OPERATING _i._ Shield Throttle Trigger ON/STOP Switch S YOUR yourself with the location for future reference. Trh_qmer Head Plug Line Limiter Blade Starter Choke Rope Lever Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine.
turewhich leads toseparation and formation ofacids during storage. Acidic gascandamage thefuelsystemofanengine whileinstorage. Toavoidengine problems, empty the fuelsystem before storage for30days orlonger. Drain thegastank, startthe engine andletitrununtilthefuellines andcarburetor areempty. Usefresh 5. fuelnextseason. Never useengine orcarburetor cleanerproducts inthefueltankorpermanentdamage mayoccur. 6. SeetheSTORAGE section foradditionalinformation. 7.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position; 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. To stop engine: • Release the throttle trigger. • Push and release the engine ON/ STOP switch.
• Thetipofthelinedoes thecutting. Youwillachieve thebestperformanceandminimum linewear bynot crowding thelineintothecutting area. Therightandwrong waysare shown below. TipoftheLine I Line Crowded into Does TheCutting Work Area SCALPING - The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetationdown to the ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
LINE REPLACEMENT 1. Push and release the engine ON/STOP switch. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 3. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button. 4. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 5. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet (3.8 meters) of 0.065" (1.65 ram) diameter Craftsman _R_brand line. _WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile. 6.
all.WARNING: Perform the follow- ing steps after each use: • Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. • Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. • Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not start. 1. Engine flooded. 1, 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 properly. 1. Carburetor requires adjustment. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 3. Compression low. 1.
roadengine, butSears cannot deny required maintenance shall be warwarranty solely forthelackofreceipts ranted for the period of time up to the orforyourfailure toensure theperfor- first scheduled replacement point for mance ofallscheduled maintenance.that part.
