IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Operator's Manual Model No. 358.798430 Always CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Wear Eye Protection ® 1-800-235-5878 :_ HOURS (CST) Mort.- SaL7 a.m.- 7 p.m. _ \ READ THE OPERATOR'S WARNING: MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. I 32 cc/2.0 cu. in.
SAFETY RULES ...... i_ : ii i i lllll i ,i,,ll i i i . ill i ,,,H II. ......... TACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS. SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON- 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, short pants, short sleeves.
DANGER: THIS POWER UNIT CAN BE DANGEROUS! THIS UNIT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BLINDNESS TO THE OPERATOR AND OTHERS. THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE SAFETY AND EFRCIENCY IN USING THIS UNrl;, THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT.
PRODUCT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Gas Weedwacker. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. SPECIFICATIONS CUTTING PATH.................. 17" (43 cm) TRIMMER LINE ................... 080" Diameter Monofitament Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department.
J_ JUUll Ii [ Ill I I IHI III L i .,l,,. , , , ,,,,i,,,,, iiill i ii IIII .... Safety Rules .................................................................... Product Specifications ............................. _....................... Warranty .......................................................................... Assembly ......................................................................... Operation .........................................................................
..................... _ ......................................................... CARTON ........... i=l i ii ,i illli,,ll i i ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, i i jl ill i L/ I CONTENTS ii ill i : ,............................................. Hardware shown full size (1) Debris Shield Knob Parts bag contents not shown full size Long Hex Key Parts packed separately in carton Plastic Debris Shield Operator's Manual Engine Oil ASSEMBLY IJ 11 I I III1[ I III111 TOOLS REQUIRED I II .
,,, ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, , , , ........................... ASSEMBLY -- ttttttit HOW TO ASSEMBLE WEEDWACKER ASSIST HANDLE YOUR ASSEMBLY t ii ..., , ...................... (Fig. 1) TUBE CAUTION: WHEN ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE FOR COMFORT, BE SURE THAT THE ASSIST HANDLE REMAINS BETWEEN THE TRIGGER HOUSING AND THE SAFETY LABEL. FIGURE 1.
ill. iill i illl ii iiill i • .... : ................ i ,.HI. IIIIlllI JI I i OPERATION _- i,,,m i KNOW YOUR WEEDWACKER ii i (Fig. 4) READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WEEDWACKER. Compar the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save thi manual for future reference.
OPERATION LINE TRIMMER _ SAFETY SAFETY WARNING: BE THROWN VIOLENTLY.THE DEBRIS SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS.THE OPERATOR MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES. ALWAYS WEAR HEAVY, LONG PANTS AND BOOTS. KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY. LeGGUARDS | FACE SHIELD THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS AND CUT. KEEP OTHERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, ANIMALS, BYSTANDERS AND HELPERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY FROM THE OPERATOR AND UNIT.
OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR WEEDWACKER STOPPING YOUR ENGINE , Move on/off switch to the "Off" position. °ff engine does not stop, move the choke lever to the full choke position ASSIST HANDLE SAFETY LABEL CONTROLS TUBE (Fig. 5, 6 & 7) THROTTLE TRIGGER ° The throttle trigger allows for variable control of engine speed. • The throttle trigger is actuated by the index finger on your right hand. CHOKE • The choke is set by moving the choke lever up fully for cold or refueled engine starts.
i i ii iiiii ii,l,llll ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, , OPERATION 3J BEFORE STARTING I II II II IIIIIIIIII J : IIJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ENGINE: : 40:1 2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED : IIII ENGINE IIIIIII I IIIIIIIIIIII I IIII OIL CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oil (AIR-COOLED) is strongly recommended. This oil is specially blended with fuel stabilizers for increased fuel stability (extends fuel life up to 5 times longer) an'dreduced smoke.
OPERATION iill STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. • If engine does not Stop, move the choke lever down (full choke). FOR SAFE STARTING AND OPERATION, FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND LABELS ON THE UNIT. DRESS PROPERLY BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH THE MUFFLER. A HOT MUFFLER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. (Fig. 8 & 9) COLD ENGINE START AND WARM ENGINE START AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL • Fue! engine with 40:1 fuel mix (3.2 oz. to 1 gal.
ill ii ii IH ....... OPERATION OPERATING i_ TIPS (Fig. 10) USE MINIMUM SPEED AND DO NOT WARNING: CROWD THE LINE WHEN CUTTING AROUND HARD OBJECTS (ROCK, GRAVEL, FENCE POSTS, ETC.), WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD, BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE LINE, OR BE THROWN CAUSING A SERIOUS HAZARD. TECHNIQUES (Fig. 11, 12, 13 & 14) * TRIMMING - Allow only the tip of the line to make contact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.
CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES SCHEDULE Fil! in dates as you complete regular service ......ill ,,v,........................ ,,, J, , Before Use Every Every 5 Hrs. 25 Hrs Yearly Service Dates , Check for damaged or worn parts Check for loose fasteners &.......................... parts i..... Clean unit & labels After Use ,I ,,,,,,,,,, ,, _" , J ,/ Clean air filter ....................... Drive Shaft Lubrication J,,,,,,,,,,,,,,_ _, ,/ Cleanilnspect.'.iSp'ark A_;sto'[ Screen (.if.!.
CUSTOMER EVERY 5 HOURS CLEAN AIR RLTER RESPONSIBILITIES DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION (Fig. 15) • A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of the engine and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean after 5 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation. Clean more frequently in dusty conditions. • Loosen the screws on the air filter cover enough to remove the cover from the engine, • Remove air filter from cover. solution of dish washing liquid.
CUSTOMER REPLACE RESPONSIBILITIES FUEL FILTER (Fig. !9 & 20) The fuel filter should be replaced alter each season. Never operate your unitwithout a fuel filter. Be careful not to damage fuel line while removing the fuel filter. ° Run fuel tank dry of fuel before proceeding with this step. ° Remove fuel cap and allow it to hang to side of motor. • Using a small pair of needle nose pliers, grasp fuel cap retainer, holding it in tank opening and putt out.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT STARTER ROPE (Fig. 21, 22 & 23) DANGER: DO NOT REMOVE THE RETAINING TAB AND SCREW OR THE PULLEY. THE SPRING BENEATH TIIE PULLEY IS UNDER TENSION AND CAN FLY OUT AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. IF ANY PART OF PULLEY HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS DAMAGED (OTHER THAN ROPE), DO NOT USE UNIT.TAKE IT TO YOUR SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT. FRONT SHROUD NOSECONE :SHROUDSCREWS • Disconnect spark plug wire, • Remove the screw and nut from the throttle trigger housing.
J ,,11,,,,, ................... ,, , , • ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.........................,,, , ..... .......................... SERVICE . _1 II II L I =11[ I IIII ........................ II II II IIII .... .......... ii /ILl IIII IIIIIIIJIII III I II NOTE: If tap button gets knocked out of the hub, reassemble parts as follows: • Remove the cover and spool. • Place the spring in the hub cylinder. • Place the tap button over the spring and hub cylinder.
.................... SERVICE i AND ADJUSTMENTS COVER RNGER OVER NOTCH APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES OF LINE CAN BE PULLED FROM THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD EACH TIME THETAP BUTTON IS PRESSED.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the carburetor. Please read all/nstructions and consult the Troubleshooting section of this manual before beginning this process. If the engine does not operate according to these instructions after repeating the adjusting steps, do not use the unit. For further assistance, please call our customer assistance hoUine at 1-800-235-5878.
STORAGE ,, ,,,,, ,, ,, Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL, AND SECURE THE UNIT BEFORE STORING OR TRANSPORTING IN A VEHICLE. STORE UNIT AND FUEL IN AN AREA WHERE FUEL VAPORS CANNOT REACH SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES FROM WATER HEATERS, ELECTRIC MOTORS OR SWITCHES, FURNACES, ETC. STORE THE UNIT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING SYM PTO M CHART CAU S E 1 CO RR ECTIO N ,,,,,,,,_,,,, ,,, ....................... .... _,,,,._j ..... 1, 2. 3. 4. 5, _. Fuel tank empty, Engine flooded, Spark plug not firing. Fuel not reaching carburetor, Carburetor requires adjustment. None of the above. _ ,,, ..... ......... ,,. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. See "Starting Instructions." Install new plug!check ignition switch. Replace fuel filter; inspect fuel line.
.................................... REPAIR PARTs ............................... SEARS WEEDWACKER - MODEL 358.798430 WARNING 1 "All repairs, adjustments and maintenance not de.. scribed in the Operator's Manual must be performed by qualified service personnel. 3 i 5 23 13 m 17 27 --9 11 1 6 Key No. Part No. 1 2 530-095321 530-069496 3 4 5 6 530--015610 530-029445 530-094847 530-069666 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 STD511010 530-095249 530-016119 530-095176 530-094543 530-015820 71-85801 Key No.
17 2O /18 46 53 54 55 57 60 65 61 66 62 63 : e_67 73 ._i_: . -_/_ 58----J Enginei ,r, Cart). Repair Kit \ 74 - 24 - Gasket ! Kit I \ 71 ! Spark---i Arrestor I 72
REPAIR PARTS Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 i Pa_ No.
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CRAFT514AII® Operator's Manual 32 cc/2.0 cu. in. 2-CYCLE ENGINE 17 Inch Semi-Automatic Head ® GAS WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.798430 Each Gas Weedwacker° has its own model number.The model number for your unit will be found on a decal attached to the unit. IFYOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: REPAIR SERVICE 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co, Service Center and most Retail Stores.