Instruction Manual 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.795540 • 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 530088291 4/19/02 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 Craftsman Gas Powered Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual, Sears will
Ifsituations occur which arenotcoveredinthismanual, usecareand goodjudgment. Ifyouneedassistance, contact yourSears Service Center orcall1-800-235-5878. OPERATOR SAFETY • Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87. • Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. • Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
• Store unitandfuelinareawhere fuelvapors cannot reach sparks or openflames fromwater heaters, electric motors orswitches, furnaces, etc. • 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.
Forproper orientation ofshield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration inOPERATION section. 1. Remove wing nutfslot rom 2. Insert bracket into ashield. sshown. 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.
engine oil.Werecommend Craftsman brand synthetic oil.Mixgasoline andoil ataratioof40:1. A40:1ratiois obtained bymixing 3.2ounces ofoil with1gallon ofunleaded gasoline. Included withthistrimmer isa3.2 ounce container ofoil.Pour theentire contents ofthiscontainer into1gallon ofgasoline toachieve theproper fuel mixture. DONOT USE automotive oilor boatoil.These oilswillcause engine damage. When mixing fuel,follow instructions printed oncontainer.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the 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.
• Thetipofthelinedoes thecutting. Youwillachieve thebestperformance andminimum linewear bynotcrowdingthelineintocutting area. Theright andwrong ways areshown inthefollowing illustration. TipoftheLine Line Crowded Into Does TheCutting Work Area I Right 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.
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 year 2001-2004 small off-road engine. Sears must warrant the emission control system on your small off-road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.
PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any Sears approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, This engine is certified to be emissions [] Moderate [] Intermediate [] Extended Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module.
