CRAFTSMAN Operator's Manual / 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / .080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.796280 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 530088549 3/1/00 and Co.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 2 4 5 8 9 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 judgment. If you need assistance, contact your Sears Service Center 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. Stay clear of spinning line. • Secure hair above shoulder length.
ginesbeequipped withaspark arrestorscreen. Ifyouoperate inalocale where suchregulations exist, youare legally responsible forinstalling and maintaining theoperating condition of these parts. Failure todosoisaviolationoflaw.Contact a Sears Service Center forthecorrect parts. SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged useof gasoline powered handtoolscould cause blood vessel ornerve damage inthefingers, hands, andjoints of people prone tocirculation disorders orabnormal swellings.
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 X Muffler ON/STOP Trimmer Head Throttle Trigger Switch X Spark Plug Starter Shield Choke Lever Primer \ Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Line Limiter Blade ON/STOP SWITCH The STOP switch is used to stop engine.
orlonger. Drain thegastank, startthe NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is engine andletitrununtilthefuellines trying to start before the 6 th pull, go to andcarburetor areempty. Usefresh the next step. fuelnextseason. • Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE Never useengine orcarburetor clean- position. erproducts inthefueltankorperma- • Pull starter rope sharply until engine nentdamage mayoccur. runs, but no more than 6 pulls. SeetheSTORAGE section foraddition- NOTE: If the engine has not started alinformation.
Iftheunitstilldoesn't start, referto TROUBLESHOOTING CHART orcall 1-800-235-5878. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING POSITION CUTTING _' METHODS WARNING: Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.), which can damage the trimmer head, become entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a serious hazard. • The tip of the line does the cutting.
SCALPING - Thescalping technique removes unwanted vegetation. Hold thebottom ofthetrimmer headabout 3in.(8cm)above theground andat anangle. Allow thetipofthelineto strike theground around trees, posts, monuments, etc.Thistechnique increases linewear. Scalping \. SWEEPING - The fanning action of the rotating line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. Sweeping /'_ _ _ "--4 _.
CHECK FORDAMAGED OR • Remove parts as illustrated. WORN PARTS NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline Refer replacement ofdamaged/wornor other flammable solvent to avoid partstoyourSears Service Center. creating a fire hazard or producing • ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly by pressing and holding the switch in the STOP position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue. • Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
proper cutting headfunction orcan cause serious injury. Donotuseother materials suchaswire,string, rope, etc.Wirecanbreak offduring cutting andbecome adangerous missile that cancause serious injury. • Cutalength of30feetof.080" (2ram) diameter round Craftsman brand line. f __._ Feed linein f ,,_,) \'_'_ direction ,',_/.!f.;_-'_'t_,t__', shown on /t'_J_l,:,,J spool. Spool • Insert one end of line into center cavity of empty spool.
ADJUSTING PROCEDURE Idle Speed 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 speed. No further adjustments are necessary if performance is satisfactory. Mixture Adjustment "H" DO NOT operate engine at full throttle for prolonged periods while making adjustments. Damage to the engine can occur. Ensure line is fully extended.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. • • • • • • • • Engine flooded. Fuel tank empty. Spark plug not firing. 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. • Idle speed set too high.
terials orworkmanship oftheengine scheduled for replacement as recauses thefailure ofsuchanemission quired maintenance, or which is related part,thepartwillberepaired or scheduled only for regular inspection replaced bySEARS. OWNER'S to the effect of "repair or replace as 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.
