atorlS Manual_ CRRFTSMRN° 1.46 cu. in./24cc 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path /.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWACKER _ Model No. 358.798540 358.798570 & WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm II 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 530-084027 and Co.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 2 4 5 9 10 Storage TrOUbleshooting Chart : Repair Parts List Spanish Parts and Ordering FULL ONE YEAR "WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER 11 12 13 16 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 the operator's manual, Sears will rep
ers,andanimals 50feet(15m)away. • Useonlyrecommended Craftsman Ifapproached, stopunitimmediately, accessories andreplacement parts. Eye Protection _ doots"B _---'_/ /Hazard/one il_-.._j.. _._/"_. _'_4 FUEL SAFETY * Mix and pour fuel outdoors. • Keep away from sparks or flames. • Use a container approved for fuel: • Do not smoke or allow smoking near \ _ & \'_ "__'_i50 ft. \, /71, , fuel the .i Wipeorup allunit. fuel spitls. :/:_:_* :Move at least:_10feet (3 meters) '.
muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New JerSey, Oregon, and WashingtOn require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arres- CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the following list. Model 358,798540 ° Trimmer ° Shield • Assist Handle • Wing Nut (attached to shield) , Container of Oil Model 358.
KNOWYOURTRIMMER READTHIS OPERATOR'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATINGYOUR 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. i,,dr,._ Assist Handle Tube Engine Stop Switch _' Throttle Trigger Trimmer Head Spark Plug Starter Rope _ Choke Lever Debris Shield Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Line Limiter Blade ENGINE STOP SWITCH The engine Stopswitch is used to stop the engine.
See: theSTORAGE section foraddition-:_ 1-800 number listed onthe front this manual, alinformation. • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOWTOSTOP YOUR UNIT OPERATING POSITION Push and hold the engine stop switch in the STOP or OFF position until the unit has fully stopped. STARTING YOUR of ALWAYS WEAR: '4-'- Eye Protection ENGINE Choke Lever Engine Stop Switch Long Pants -._ Heavy Shoes-t= Cut from your right I left. Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary.
proximately.2 in. (5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap. to4-5 in. (.10-13 cm) and Use at less than fuIIthrottle. _ :: To advance line, tap bottom of trimmer head on ground one time. • For trimming or scalping, use less than full throttle to increase line life ; and decrease head wear, especially: • During light duty cutting. • Near 0bjectsaround which the line can wrap such as small posts, trees or fence wire. • For mowingor sweeping,use full throttle for a"good clean job.
SWEEPINGThefanning action of rotating linecanbeusedforaquick andeasycleanup.Keep.line parallel toandabovethesurfaces beingswept andmovethetoolfromsidetoside. EDGING - TheTwist-N-Edge feature allows foreasyedging ofsidewalks, patios, driveways, etc.Adjust trimmer totheedging position. Allowonlythe tipof the line to make contact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK Check for Loose fasteners and parts Check for damaged or worn parts Clean unit and labels Clean air filter Replace spark plug GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.
AD_/ANCING THE CUTTING LINE Advance line by tapping bottom of cutting head lightly on the ground while engine is running at full_speed. A metal blade attached to the shield wilt cut the line to the proper length. REPLACING THE LINE , Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the tap button. • Clean entire surface of hub and spool. • Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut a length of 20 feet of .080" (2 ram) diameter Craftsman® Pro Trimmer line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
refer to troubleshootingchart or call the 1-800 number listed on the front of thismanual. • If engine performanceisacceptable at the presetpositions,nofurther adjustmentis necessary. ADJUSTING PROCEDURE Idle Speed Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runswithoutstalling. • Turn clockwiseto increaseengine speed ifengine stallsor dies. • Turn counterclockwise to decrease speed. No furtheradjustmentsare necessary if performanceis satisfactory.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE Engine will not start. CHART REMEDY • See "Starting Instructionsi" • Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. CAUSE • Engine flooded. r• Fuel tank empty. - Spark plug not firing. • Fuel not reaching carburetor. Install new spark plug. Check for dirty fuel filter;,clean. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace. • Contact Sears Service. ° Compression low. Engine wilt not idle propedy. • Idle speed set too low.
REPAIR PARTS 24. 1. PaH No. 530-094551 2. 3. 4, 5, 6, 7. 8, 9. _0. 11, 12. 13. 14. 530-016179 530-049107 53O-047923 530-047924 530-047910 530-015820 530,4342084 530-047925 530--016193 530-049065 530-095249 530-015814 530--069666 I5, 952-701676 Description Drfve Shaft Screw-Throttle Hsg. Trigger Throttle Hag, (Right) Throttle HSg. (Left) Assist Handle Bolt-Shield Spring-Compression Actuator Washer Drive Shaft Hag, Ass'y Line Limiter Screw-Line Limiter Shield Kit Ass'y. (IncL 12 &.
u REPAIR PARTS i 57, 32. 52. 5& 63, 3. 62. ,,i u, Ref. Part No. Description Ref, Part No, 28, 530-036577 530-016164 Starter Spring 530=015892; Screw 29. 530--038602 530=01616_ 30. 530-036579 Reteiner-Pu}ley 530-01588¢ Screw ' 31. 53O-029930 Starter Handle 32, 530-049377 530-02756g 3& 530-,019181 53(3-01581 ¢ Screw 530-019232 Gasket-CyiindedCarb. i 34. 530-069757 530-069758 35, Champion Spa_'k Ptug (RCJ-SY) Gasket-Carb, ,36+ 530-016014 530-019194 530_015945 37+: 530-019223 Retainer Ring--.
i DI-- Carburetor .DAID. Assembly lr_.._ DADT_ Kit Number/#53.0-069754-WA226 1 I •i Ref. " Part 1.
Declaraci6n de GarantfaUmitada 16 Reglas de Seguridad 16 Montaje 18 Uso 19 Mantenimiento 23 Servicio y Ajuste 24 Almacenamiento 26 Tabla Diagn6stica 27 Repuestosy Encargos Contratapa GARANTIA DE UN AN PAPA I.
_Mantenga todoelcuerpoaiejado dela Ifneagirante. Mant_ga a los niEos,espectadomsy animalesa una _ minimade 15 metros(50 pies) Pare el aparato inmediatamentesi aJguiense le acerca. protecci_ sirnila_de los ojos 8i acontecensituacionesno previstas en este manual,tenga cuidadoy use buencritedo.$i necesi_ ayuda,entre en contactocon el Concesionariode 8ervicio Sears o ilame al t -800.235-5878 SEGURIDAD DEL USUARiO • Use siempreprotecci6nde ojos. use siemprepantaloneslargos, mangaslargas, botasy guantes.
* Si se corta con la tinea del lado izquierdodel protector,los escombrosvo_ en sentido opuastoal usuario. TRANSPORTE Y ALMACENAMIENTO Maine, Minnesota, Nueva Jersey, Oreg6ny Washington,requierenper ley que muchos motoras de combusti6n intema astdn equipados con re_lla antichispa.Si usted utiliza el aparato donde existen tales _lamenteos, ustedtiene la rasponsabitidadjuddica de instalary mantenerestas plezasen bien el aparto antesde guardadoo correctoestado de funcionamiento.
COMOINSTARLAR ELMANGO (A_gunas unidades vienen conel mango peligrode objetos arrohadoshacia el usuarioo haciatercerosy vieneequipado de un limitador delinea que corta el. excesodel/neaparaquequedede]largo que corresponde.E[ limitadorde linea: (debajodel protector)esfl!osoy coda.. • introduzca la mensula por ta ranura como se ilustra. • Gire et protectorhasta que el perno pase porel orificioen la mensula. • Er_msquela tuerca mariposa al peru0 y aj_stelabien-:_ ....
co_ en _s reglasde seguddadantes de €omenzar.Si no compmnde desegurided, PAPA PARAR EL MOTOR • Coloq_ eJintemJptoren la posici6n STOP. • Si el motorno se detiene,tire la perilla del cebador a su mdxima extensi6n. PaJancadel Cebador lntemJpt_r no intenteabasle_r el apara_ de cornhusk-Die. Uarne 1-800-_8. ABASTECIMIENTO DEL MOTOR F._--te motorest_ hab_tado para funcionarcon gasormasin plomo. Antesde usar, se deber_ _la g.a._dinacon un acelte de buena calk:ladpara motoms de 2 _empos er_iaa_ a aim.
INSTRUCCIONES DEUSO Nohagamarchar unos5 crn (2 pulgadas) con cads toque. Pata h_cersvanzar |a l(naa, toque el ¢abezalcontm el suelo una vez. el motora velocidadesmds altasque la necesaria.La l_neade cortecoda eficientementeconel motor marchando a una velocidadmenor qua la mdxima, produciendoasf menos ruidoy vibraci6n,La Ifnea de corte durardporm_s tiempoy tendrd menos probabilidadde =fundirse"a la bobina. Siempresueite el aceleradory deje que el motorbaje a marcha lenta cuandono estd cortando.
METODOS DECOmE ADVERTENCIA: Use|ave!o_d_u:J mfnima ynoaproxime el apa__toa los objetosdurosCoiedras,pedregu,o, postes de cercas, e_) que el cabezat puedaaJ'rojaro clue pu_an _ el mismoo enredarse con la lfnea, creandosedope!igm. • Es la puntade la linea ia que corta. Se conseguirdel mayor rendimiento y el mfnimodesgaste de la Ifnea si no se mete 1_Ifriea dentro de! materialque se estd cortando. La forrnacorrectae incorrec_ de cortar iJus_mn a _:mtinuad6n.
PARABARRER - La acci6n ventiladorade la l_neaen rotaci6n _imUede set utilizadapara hacer una pieza rdpiday fdciL Mantengala Ifnea paralela al sueloy encima de las superficiesque se quiera bartery mueva el aparato repetidamente pdmerohacia un tad<)y despu_sal otto PAPA BARRER RIBETEAR - Las caracteristicas del Twist-N-Edgepermitenfacilitar el trabajo del ribeteoalrededorde aceras, patios,caminosde entrada,etc. Ajuste la podadorapara la posici6nde ribeteo. Permitaque s61ola puntade la Ifnea haga el contacto.
deAim miltos J ¢ad_nizando. La carbonizacidn debe_ set retirada para evitm"peligro de incendioo baja de rend'mniento del motor. Retire la rejilla del silenciadory Ifmpiela.Cambie la r_lla poruna nueva si se producealguna rotura. • Limpiela tapa y el drea contigua ....... CAMBIE _ BUJIA . ,_ =v_r r.,_ _n_ tie_--_v asem'n Camble ta bujfa todoslos anos pare enr" i- _ -_cuandocdrn -.--era-_-€_l-_--c_urad--. asegurar,que el motorarranque,rr_ =h_ t= _n_ f_lmente y mardle mejor.La • _' ':'Retire"/_=_ r.
precalibraci6n, pasea la secci6n =Ajustesa la Marcha Lenta'. - Gire el tomillode mezcla a la izquierda (en contradel sentidodel Uneal enlaMeUa reloj) hastaque se detenga. • Gire el tomil[ode marcha lenta a la. derecha(en el sentidodel reloj) hastaque se detenga.Ahora gfrelo Orificio desalida delaIfnea hacia [a izquierda4 vueltasy media. Ponga el motoren marcha y corte AJUSTES AL CARBURADOR _ pasto por 3 minutos, luego procedaa ADVERTENCIA: Elcabezal estard__i_i:lasecci6nde ajustes.
Verificaci6n delaAceleracl6n Sielmotorsa para o hesita en vez de Tomillo de Mezcla acelerar,gire el tomillode ajuste de la mezcla a la izquierda(en contradel sentidodel reloj)hasta consaguiruna aceleraci6n pareja, Verifique nuevamentey haga los_ustes necesariospara consegu_run funcionamiento aceptable: Prepareel aparatopara el almacenamiento al final de la temporadao siva a estar sin usar por rods de 30 dfas.
TABLADIAGNOSTICA Etmotorno • arranca_ e e CAUSA El motor estd ahogado. Eltanquede combustibleestd vas[o. La bujfanohace chispa. El combustibleno estdIlegandoal carburador. . SOLUCION ........ ° Vea lasInstrucciones de Arranque. • Lleneel tanquecon la mezcla correctade combustible. • Instaieuna buj[anueva. • Verifiquesi el flltrode combustible astd sucio;tfmpielo.Veriflquesi haydoblecesen la t[neade combustibleo siestdpattida; rep_relao c_uTtbiela. ° Entreen contacto con el Concesionadode Servic|o.
For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART - (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega domicilio1-800,659-7084 a For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 a For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222 mmmlm |mmmmmm
