IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Operator's Manual Model No. 358.798470 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 1-800-235-5878 Always Wear Eye Protection ® cc/2.0 cu. in. 2-CYCLE ENGINE 18 Inch Semi-Automatic Head® GAS BRUSHWACKER ® DANGER: READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. • Assembly ° Operation • Customer Responsibilities ° Service and Adjustments ° Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U_S.A. 530.
ii i tIJL SAFETY RULES cAUT|oNI ........ ALWAYS DI SCONNECT SPARK PLUG WlRE A ND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENTACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS. OPERATOR SAFETY • Always wear safetyeye protection, • Always wear long pants, tong sleeves, bootsand gloves.Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals, short pants, shortsleeves.
SAFETY RULES 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 EFFICIENCY IN USING THIS UNIT. THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THISMANUALAND ON THE UNIT.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ,, ,,, ,,,, CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Brushwacker. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. CUTTING PATH Trimmer Head ................... 18" Weed Blade ........ _............. 8" Brush Blade ...................... 8" Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules .................................................................... 2 Product Specifications ................ :..................................... 4 Warranty .......................................................................... 4 Accessories ..................................................................... 5 Assembly ......................................................................... 7 Operation ................................................................
CARTON CONTENTS Hardware shown full size (2) Nose Cone Screws (2) Handle Bar Screws (4) Metal Debris Shield Screws (4) Plastic Debris Shield Screws @ (2) Nose Cone Nuts (1) BeveledWasher (1) Flat Washer (1) Flange Hex Nut (1) Grass Washer (1) Retention Plate Parts bag contents not shown full size Long Hex Key (1) Handlebar Upper Cover Bracket Short Hex Key Parts packed separately in carton ;-il...........
ASSEMBLY Your brushwacker Semi-automatic Weed can be assembled in 3 distinct Head - for grass Blade - for heavy weeds configurations & light as follows: weeds, and light brush. Brush Blade - for cutting saplings and similar medium. Go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructionsas provided.
ASSEMBLY HOW TO ASSEMBLE BRUSHWACKER _ 'fOUR" short, straight section of the handlebar. ° Place the cover over the handlebar and secure it with twoscrews, finger tight only. • Be sure the handlebar is installed correctly, then tighten each screw securely and evenly. IF THIS UNIT IS RECEIVED ASSEMBLED, ARNING: REVIEW ALL STEPS IN THIS SECTION TO BE SURE ASSEMBLY IS CORRECT AND PROPERLY ADJUSTED FOR THE OPERATOR, ENGINE SCREW TUBE ASSEMBLY (Fig.
ASSEMBLY SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD ASSEMBLY (Fig. 4) • Ensure the plasticdebrisshield is in place and secured. • Install dust cup over the arbor shaft. • Align the hole in the dust cup with the hole in the center front of the gear box by turning the dust cup. • Install the grass washer over the arbor shaft. Make sure the grass washer is against and curved over the dust cup. • Start threading the semi-automatic head onto the arbor shaft (counterclockwise).
ASSEMBLY I BRUSHWACKER I ii ii iii CONFIGURATION Assembly information for Weedwacker configuration is located before this section, the Brush Blade configuration follows after this section. DANGER: THE METAL SHIELD MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE TOOL ANYTIME THE TOOL IS USED WITH THE BLADE. THE FORWARD TIP ON THE METAL SHIELD HELPS TO REDUCE THE OCCURRENCEOF BLADE THRUST WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY SUCH AS AMPUTATION TO THEOPERATORORBYSTANDERS.
ASSEMBLY NOTE: If installing brush blade, make sure teeth on blade are oriented as shownin Figure 9. • Instal_ the large flat washer, beveled washer and flanged hex nut. Be sure beveled washer is instaiJed as in Figure 9 (inset). • Aiign hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gear box by turning the nut. ° Insert the short hex key (provided) into the aligned holes, • While holding the short hex key in position,firmIy tighten flanged hex nut counterclockwise with a wrench.
ii ii .||11 i i ii OPERATION KNOW YOUR BRUSHWACKER (Fig. 11) READ THIS OPERATIONS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BRUSHWACKER. Compare the illustrationswith your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. STARTER ROPE HANDLE FUEL CAP / HANDLEBAR THROTrLE TRIGGER / ; SHOULO ON/OFF SWITCH SAFETY LABELS TUBE / BRUSH BLADE FUEL CAP PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD \ SEM!*AUTOMATIC CHOKE LEVER COVER _@_AD! WEED BLADE LINE LIMITER MUFFLER & G
r mlJ,_L ======= ,, ,,, ,,,, == = OPERATION SAFETY BLADE SAFETY WARNING THROWN OBJECTS Leg Guards -THE RAPIDLY MOVING BLADE CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE THROWN VIOLENTLY. _;_ THE SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS. THE OPERATOR MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY LEG GUARDS AND BOOTS. Face KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY. Shield HAZARD ZONE - THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS AND CUT.
i ,,i ,,,,i i,lul,ii OPERATION SAFETY BLADE ................................. SAFETY 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 EFFICIENCY IN USING THIS UNIT.
ii irl ii ii : i iiiiiiiiiiii iiiii i i|1 iii iii THE BLADE CONTINUES TO SPIN WARNING: AFTER THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. THE COASTING BLADE CAN SERIOUSLY CUT YOU IF ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHED. THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS MUST NOTTRY TO CLEAR AWAY CUT MATERIAL WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING OR THE BLADETURNING. STOP ENGINE AND BLADE BEFORE REMOVING MATERIALS WRAPPED AROUND THE BLADE SHAFT.
i iii i Ji i OPERATION SAFETY i i ii ilUUl i LINE TRIMMER SAFETY LEG GUARDS _ THE RAPIDLY MOVING LINE CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE WARNING: THROWN VIOLENTLY. THE PLASTIC 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. \ THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS AND CUT.
OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR BRUSHWACKER STOPPING YOUR ENGINE ° Move on/off switch to the "Off" position. • If engine does not stop, move the choke lever downward (Ful! Choke). CONTROLS (Fig. 13, 14, 15 & 16) THROTTLE TRIGGER • The throttle trigger allows for variable controi of engine speed. • The throttle tdgger is actuated by the index finger on your right hand. THROTTLE LOCK OUT • The throttle lock out prevents the throttle trigger from being accidentally activated.
ii i IHIIIIIII'IIII I IIIIII I I I OPERATION ii ii BEFORE STARTING iii inll i i ii ENGINE: 40:1 2-CYCLE AIR-COOLED ENGINE OIL CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2-cycle engine oii (AIR-COOLED) is strongly recommended. This oil is specially blended with fuel stabilizersfor increased fuel stability(extends fuel life up to 5 times longer) and reduced smoke. BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL SAFETY WARNING: INFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULES SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
||11| i ...... OPERATION ,i,ii i ii ,11111 i i STOPPING YOUR ENGINE: * Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. * Ifthe enginedoes not stop, move the choke fever downward (Full Choke). i_ THE BLADE OR SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD DANGER: WILL TURN WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS, FOR SAFE STARTING AND OPERATION, FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND LABELS ONTHE UNIT. DRESS PROPERLY BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH THE MUFFLER. A HOT MUFFLER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS.
i i i i iii i lillllll illll.==.ll iiii i i| OPERATION i LINE TRIMMER OPERATING TIPS (Fig. 19) WARNING: USE MINIMUM SPEED AND DO NOT 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. i , • • m TRIMMING = NH II I= II _._._'_/_-_ a ._ REMEMBER Keep semi-automatic head 3 inches above the ground while trimming. .
CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES SCHEDULE Before Use Fill in dates as you complete regular service After Use Every Every Yearly Service Dates 5 Hrs. 25 Hrs. v" Check for damaged or worn parts Check for loose fa.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES EVERY 5 HOURS CLEAN AIR FILTER {Fig. 24) 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. • Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.
CUSTOMER YEARLY REPLACE RESPONSIBILITIES •WIRE SPARK PLUG (Fig. 27) The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Spark plug gap should be .025". • Twist, then pull of spark plug boot. • Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard. • Replace with correct spark plug and re-tighten with spark plug wrench (10-12 flJb.). • Reconnect spark prug boot.
ii i iii ii i iiiiii iiiiiiiii SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTER ROPE (Fig. 31, 32 & 33) REMOVE CLUTCH HOUSING SCREWS NEVER START THE ENGINE WITH THE DANGER: NOSE CONE REMOVED. THE CLUTCH WILL FLY APART AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. USE ONLY A HAND TOOL TO REMOVE THE CLUTCH. DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF MOTORIZED TOOL OR STRIKE THE CLUTCH IN ANY WAY. OTHERWISE, THE CLUTCH WILL FLY APART AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT REMOVE THE RETAINING TAB AND SCREW TO REMOVE PULLEY.
ml i iiii i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • i ii • Wrap rope counterclockwise around the pulley ratchet and tuck loose end under rope where it comes out of the pulleyhole. Leave a 1-inch tail laying flat on top of the pulley between the retainer rib and the rope retentionscrew/post. • Reinstall the rope retention screw into the retention post.Tightenuntil snug. NOTE: Do not overtighten the screw. Overtighteningthe screw can cause the threads in the screw post to strip out.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS LINE R--E-P-LAC E MEN'r ........ WARNING: TRIMMER HEAD PARTS THAT ARE CHIPPED, CRACKED, BROKEN, OR DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY CAN FLY APART AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT USE. REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE USING THE UNIT. THE LINE SAVER MUST BE INSTALLED ONLY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE HUB. IF INSTALLED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HUB, THE LINE SAVER CAN FLY OFF AND BECOME A DANGEROUS MISSILE. USE ONLY .080" DIAMETER GOOD QUALITY LINE. NEVER USEWIRE, ROPE, STRING, ETC.
ill|mr • I iji L i|111 i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • • ,, . LINE SAVER CATCH Figure 38 \ TAP BUTTON Figure 39 INSTALLING NEW LINE ON SPOOL (Fig. 40) NOTE: The line must be wrapped firmly and evenly for properline feed. • Follow"INSTALLING PRE-WOUND SPOOL" steps and remove any line remaining on the spool. . Use a 40 foot lengthof SEARS •080" diametertine. • Insert about 1/8 inch of the end of the line through the hole in the inner rim of the spool.
|1 i iiiii SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT BRUSH & BLADE SHARPENING (Fig, 41) DANGER: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE SHARPENING A BLADE. THE BLADE WILL CONTINUE TO SPIN AFTER THE ENGINE STOPS OR AFTER THE THROTTLE TRIGGER HAS BEEN RELEASED. MAKE SURE THE BLADE HAS STOPPED COASTINGAND DIS. CONNECT SPARK PLUG 5EFORE PERFORMING WORK ON THE BLADE. ALWAYS REPLACE A BLADE THAT IS BENT, WARPED, CRACKED, OR DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN AND REUSE A DAMAGED BLADE.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS t Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the carburetor. Please read all instructions 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 hotline at !-800-235-5878.
J i Ul i|111 UlU| i • ,lllll|=q ii t i i STORAGE iiiiiiii i ii iii ii Immediatelyprepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if it wilt 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 UNIT WITH ALL GUARDS IN PLACE.
iiii iiii i i .... TROUBLE iii el i SHOOTING iii = H =H== = H POINTS =I=====H== =n,== ........ TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM CORRECTION ,,j , 1. Fuel tank empty. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Spark plug not firing, 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 5. Carburetor requires adjustment. 6. None of the above. 1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 2. See "Starting Instructions". 3. InstalJ new plug/check ignition switch. 4. Reptace fuel filter; inspect fuel line. 5. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 6.
REPAIR PARTS SEARS WEEDWACKER - MODEL 358.798470 Operator_ Manual 54 f 55 60 • f,-s 59 27 I Lubrication I 48 4 44 I 14 Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 t2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Part No.
REPAIR 16 _ _ PARTS 19 17 ! I --_ /22 [ " 32 37 38 44 43 48 52 45 54 59 3O 61 76 77 67 68 63 ,sp rca I Arrestor_ 91 -33- | Gasket I 85 86 87
REPAIR PARTS i Key No. Part- ,,,,HI I I ,lllll I Description No.
