IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Operator's Manual Model No. 358.799110-21cc Always Wear Eye Protection 8H ,qS/C RRFTSMRN 21cc GAS WEEDWACKER Ak WARNING: Read the_Operator's Manual and FollowAH Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious _ju_. Fuel Mix40:l 2 Cycle Engine • Assembly • Maintenance • ' Operation • Repair Parts L: Sold bySears, 530-081079-1.01/26/93 Roebuck and Co., Hof_an Estates, IL 60179 USA e 1993, Sears, Roebuck and Co.
: ONE YEAR LIMITED ::i/ii/i ¸: WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WE_WACKER@ ii .............. reeduse. If this Weedwacker® is usedfor commercialor rentalpurposes,this warrantydoesnot apply. WARRANTYSERVICEIS AV_LE BY RETURNING THE UNIT TO THE _ST SEARSSERVICE CENTERiDEP2_. IN THE UNITEDSTATES.This warrantyappliesonly whilethis productis in use in the UnitedStates. This warranty givesyou specific legalrights,andyoumayalso haveot_er rightswhich vary fromstate tostate. SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO.
WARNIY GS (See Additional A AYWI)SAFETY Safety Instructions WARI_/ING - THIS throughout POWER INSTRUCTIONS this Manual) TOOL CANBE DANGEROUS? This unit can ¢anse serious be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
WARNINGS _k OPERATOR AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....(Continued) SAFETY 1. Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing maintenance on your unit. See '_ccessories." 2. Always wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear short pants, sandals, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels,::: etc; they cau: be .... caught in moving parts. Secure hair so it is above sho_der length.
IIII I I.... III II ill I III I i I IIIIIIIIIII II l IIIII I IIIIII " IIIIIIIII I II _i IIIIII IIIIIIIIII III III II I I IIII III I • I I III_IIIUlil 1/ KNOW YOUR UNIT IIIII II I IIII I III I1[ A. INTRODUCTION I C. CARTON lU IIIII lUmlllI CONTENTS ¸¸KEY and sweeping. Special Features Include: • 15" Cutting Path • Semi-Automatic Trimmer • • Adjustable Assist 21cc Engine B. UNPACKING Head Handle INSTRUCTIONS 1.
ASSEMBLY (If tool is received assembled, justed for the operator.) repeat all steps in this section A. PREPARATION USAGE HARDWARE ACTUAL assembly and is ad- NO Q__T_:This Hardware is packaged in the Plastic Bag. Refer to the Hardware reference letters below during assembly. SHOWN SIZE @ @ A. is correct 1. Read your Operator's Manual 2. Tools you will need: - 5/32" Hex Wrench provided with the tool.
2. AS SIST HAI'w-D_ between housing. engine and safety label on drive Assist Handle • Screw D. Assist Handle a. Insert the end of the drive shaft housing through the assist handle. Figure 3 (inset). b. Align the assist handle between the safety !_el : and the throttle trigger housing. Seat drive shaft housing in the groove in the assist handle. Figure3. Insert the tab on the assist handle bracket into the slot oil the assist handle. Figure 3.
5. OPERATING : POSITION OPERATING POSITION a. Before starting the engine, stand as shown in _Figure 7 and check for the following: I. Lef_ arm fully extended, hand holding Assist Handle. _ 2. Right arm slightlybent, hand holding Throttle Grip, fingers on Throttle Trigger. 3. Engine below waist level. 4. Weight of tool evenly distributed between Eye Protection extended, hand holding Assist Trimmer Head near to gruund and easily contacts material to be cut arms. 5.
ENGINE INFORMATION A. FUELING YOUR ENGINE 1.FUEL SAFETY 3. USE THE FOLLOWING: SEARS CRAFTSMAN 2-cycle engine oil _ed at 40:1 is strongly recommended_ Consult the instructions on oil container for proper mixing. 1 PART OIL TO 40 PARTS GASOLINE= 3.2 ft. oz. oil to i gallon gasoline 8.0 ft. oz. oil to 2.5 gallon gasoline Not all air cooled 2-cycle engine oils have the same qualities.
C. STARTING (For location I. Before INSTRUCTIONS of controls, refer to "Speeifica_ons.') startingthe Engine: a. Fuel engine. Move 10feet (3 meters) away from fue_ng site. b. Extend lines approximately 4 inches from Trimmer Head to provide adequate load on engine. 3. For a Warm Engine: a. Move ignition switch (Figure 9 ) to the on position. b. Move Choke to "Half Choke"• position. Figure 9. c. Grasp Throttle Grip and squeeze Throttle Trig- Figure 8. c.
Do OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Bring the engine to cutting speed before entering the material to be cut. Do not run the engine ata higher speed than necessary. The cutting line will cut effidently when the engine is run at less than full throttle.At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and vibration. The .cut__ line wil! last longer and will be less likely to 'weld" onto the spool. b.
3. CUTTING f. When possible, cut with the left side of the trimmer head. g. Do not raise the engine above your waist. h. Keep all parts of your body away from the trimmer line when the engine m running. i. Keep all parts of your body away from a hot muffler. ° j° Use only fo r 3obs explained in this manuaL _. Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in the trimmer head. b.
1. TRIMMING - Figure 12. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches above the ground _ and at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to make contact. Do not force the trimmer line into the work area. •:TRIMMING 3 Inches" Above Ground Figure 12 SCALPING - FIGURE 13. The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc.
g. Align the line andnotch I with the Line Exit Hole. Figure 18. Place Spoo! in Hub. Make sure the Trimmer Line is not caught between: the rim of the Spool and the Hub. To seat t._e spool in the Hub, it may be necessary to pull the line through the Line Exit Hole until the spool drops into place. • h. Align the Lock Tabs on the Cover over the Catches on the Hub. Push the Cover down onto the Hub until the parts snap together. Finger Over Notch / Line Exit Hole Figure !9. Figure 18 Catch i.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE A_ MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Maintain the tool mended procedures. the proper length. 2. Disconnect the ing maintenance meats. 3. Make according to recomKeep the cutting line at spark plug before performexcept for carburetor adjust* carburetor adjustments with the jeer. . Keep others adjustments. away when making | , carburetor 5. Replace trimmer head parts that cracked, chipped2, broken, or damaged any omer way before using the tool. 6. Use o_ly SEARS .
D. CARBURETOR ADJUST1KENTS This is a complicated task. Read all warnings and instructions justments. If you do not think that you completely understand all _ SEARS Service Center/Department perform these adjustments. 2. BASIC thoroughly before starting adand instructions, let your CARBURETOR SETTINGS NOTE: In most cases, your engine can be made to run properly with minor carburetor adjustments.
& DECE_RATION CHECK 1. Allow engine to idle, then squeeze throttle trigger fully. 2. Allow engine to run at fun speed for about 1 second. e. MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT I CA_TIoN: IDo not operate engine at full throttle for prolonged periods while making mixture adjustments as damage to the 3. Release the throttle trigger to the idle position _d listen to the deceleration of the engine. It must ret_Jxn to idle sm0ot_y and within i to 2 seconds. 1.
E. STARTER ROPE • Replacea StarterRope that breaks. 21. Hold the rope taut at the rope exit hole so the pulley will not move. Remove hex wrench. 22. Reverse steps 1. through 8. to re-assemble. A WARNinG 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. Figure 25. 2. Loosen the nose cone screws. Figure 25. "Nose Cone _ Screws 3. Separate the drive shaft housing/throttle grip from the engine. 4. Disconnect the throttle cable (Z fitting) from the throttle lever as follows: a 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
E TROUB_ SHOOTING CHART _JL CAUSE REMEDY i. ii Engine will not" ..... 1.'Fuel tank empty. ...... 1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture start or will run .... 2. Engine flooded ..... - ' 2. See "Starting Instructions." only for a few 3. Spark plug not firing. :; 3. Install new plug/check ignition system. seconds after 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 4. Clean fuel filter; inspect fuel line. starting. • 5. Carburetor requires adjustment. 5. See "Carburetor Adjustments." 6. None of the above. ...... 6.
,.,,,, INDEX " ! iiiiiiiiiiiiiii ii )""IIIIII" ............ ! , i , ,,, , ,,,,, ,, ............................ : ,__ ,: _ : ........... ,,, ACCESSORIES 19 woo *e #_oooB s**o J**e_o_o ADJUSTMENTS Assist Handle. 7 Carburetor ................. :. ....... 16 Line Advance ........... . ...... ,... 12 Module Air Gap 2 Spark PlugGap :::i::::J:::::::!: :::" 2 AIR FILTER 15 ASSEMBLY •.... 6 ::= Assist Handle ......................... 7 .... Drive Shaft Housing..... ............. 6 Preparation ...........
SEARS A WEEDWACKERREPAIR PARTS UST MODEL 358.799110 - 21cc - 45" WARNING 3. All repai_, adjustments and maintenance not described in the Operator's Manual must be performed byqualified service personnel. .4. ] • • 18. 16. Re_ 1. 2. 3. 4. • PartN_ 530=094835 530-010618 530-036514 530-036515 5.. .530-036556 530-015966 7. 530-092062 8. 530-094742 9. 530-015820 10530-091373 11. 530-015337 12. 530=094570 13. 530-015653 14. 530-092243 15. 530-029373 Ref.
SEARS WEEDWACKER 32, REPAIR PARTS LIST- MODEL 358.799110- 21cc - 45" t 58. t 33. 18. 49. 65_ t t 13. 17. / I t i. R_ 1. 2. Part No. Part No. 530-029395 530-015496 530-015945 Starter Spring 26. Screw 27, 530 -036578 530-036577 Retainer . 28, . 530-027523 530-015934 Screw _ 29. 530-036580 5_ 530-027569 Starter Handle 30. 530-036579 6. 530-015810 Screw 31. 530-029930 7. + 530-019185 CyLi_er Gasket 32. 53O-014812 8. 580-030073 Spark Plug 33. + 530-019181 9. ÷1 530-019183 Gasket 34.
SEARS WEEDWACKER Carburetor REPAIR PARTS LIST - MODEL Assembly Part Number #53Dr035308 358.799110- - WA-215 ._.--@ @---_( @ / Ref. L 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1L I2. 13. Part No.
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The Model Number will be found below the top handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your unit. Al! parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores. Operator's Manual i LIi WHEN ORDERING ING INFORMATION REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE AS SHOWN!IN THIS LIST: FOLLOW- 1. The PART NUMBER 3. The PART DESCRIPTION 2. The MODEL NUMBER 4_ The NAMEOF 358.