Instruction Manual I CRRFTgMRN°I 25cc/1.5 cu. in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE HEDGE TRIMMER Model No. 358.796355 - 22" Blade • Safety • Assembly • • Operation Maintenance • Parts List • Espar_ol 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; 10 am-7 pm, Sun 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 545001417 1/7/05 and Co., Hoffman (Hours listed are Central Time) Estates, IL 60179 U.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY TRIMMER 2 2 4 5 7 8 Storage Troubleshooting Table Emissions Statement Parts List Spanish Parts and Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN 9 10 11 13 15 Back Cover ® GAS POWERED HEDGE For one (1) year from the date of purchase, when this Cia%marl Gas Powered Hedge Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual, Sears will repair, free of cha
Safety Glasses WARNING: Blades can throw objects violently. • You can be blinded or injured. • Wear safety glasses. t Boots WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects • Blades can throw objects violently. • Others can be blinded or injured. • Keep people and animals 30 feet (10 m) away. Blades move Allow blades to stop _releasedmOmentarily before removing after the them from the cut. trigger is.
• Keep the cutting blade and air vents free from debris. • Use only for jobs explained in this manual. MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY • Have all maintenance and service • • • • • • • • • not explained in this manual performed by a Sears Service Center. Disconnect spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts replaced by your Sears Service Center.
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER READ THIS iNSTRUCTiON 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. Muffler ON/OFF Switch Spark Plug _. Hand Guard ,_/Throttle Lock _ Throttle Lock-out _- Trigger Primer Bulb Choke Lever ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the engine. To stop the engine, move the switch to the OFF position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 30 seconds at full throttle. Releasing the trigger and allowing the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5 - 10 seconds) will be sufficient. IMPORTANT POINTS • Use the minimum throttle speed necessary to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge trimmer performance. • Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to cut hedges that have any branches with a diameter larger than 7/16".
choke lever totheOFF CHOKE posi- 6. Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, tion.Allow theunittorunfor30more then move choke lever to the OFF seconds attheOFF CHOKE position CHOKE position. before squeezing andreleasing the 7. Release the throttle lock by squeezthrottle trigger torelease thethrottle ing and releasing the throttle trigger. lock.NOTE:Ifengine dieswiththe NOTE: If engine has not started, pull choke leverintheOFF CHOKE posi- starter rope 5 more pulls.
• After each use, clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. • Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. CLEAN AIR FILTER Air Filter Cover Air Filter Screw A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after every 5 hours of operation. 1. Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. 2. Remove parts as illustrated.
Make adjustments with the unit resting on a level surface free of debris that can be caught in the hedge trimmer blade. Serious injury to the operator and others can occur if the carburetor is not properly adjusted. Keep all parts of your body away from the blade and muffler. _WARNING: Recheck the idle speed after each adjustment. The blade must not move at idle speed to avoid serious injury to the operator or others. Idle Speed Screw Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle.
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 (see REPLACE SPARK PLUG section). • Clean air filter. TROUBLESHOOTING _, • Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/California Air Resources Board and Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2005 and later small off-road engine. In California, all new small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
call Sears at 1-800-469-4663. WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all Sears Service Centers. Call 1-800-469-4663. MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR 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 This engine is certified to be emissions [] Moderate [] Intermediate [] Extended the owner if the part is under warranty.
