IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Operator,s Manual Model No, 358.799250 Always Wear Eye Protection ® CRRFTSMRN ASSISTANCE 32cc 2 CYCLE ENGINE WEEDWAC ER • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance WARNING: Read the Operator' s Manual and Follow All Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious Injury. Sears, 530-082425" 1- 04/12/94 Roebuck • Repair Parts and Co., Hoffman Estates_ IL 60179 U.S.A. 1994, Sears, Roebuck and Co.
ONEYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS-POWERED WEEDWACKER® When this Cr.aftsman Gas.-Powered Weedwacker is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and mmntenance instructions m the operator's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in materials or workmanship as IOltOWS: 1 YEAR - Parts and Labor, when used for household purposes. 90 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for commercial, institutional, 30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental purposes.
A WARNINGS (See Additional A WARNING AND SAFE Safety Instructions - THIS throughout POWER TOOL INSTRUCTIONS this Manual) 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 this manual and on the unit.
WARNINGS Ak OPERATOR o o o o o AND SAFETY • 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, jewelry, short pants, short sleeves, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.; they can be caught in moving parts. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.
iii I _lJil I i i /i _lil • KNOW YOUR UNIT i J iiiiii A. INTRODUCTION C. CARTON Your Trimmer is a versatile product developed for large lawns and to make short work of a variety of lawn care tasks -- trimming, scalping, mowing, and sweeping. Special Features Include: • Centrifigal Clutch • All-Position Carbmtor • • Adjustable Anti-Vibe, Assist Semi-Automatic Line Feed • 17" Cutting B. UNPACKING Handle i INSTRUCTIONS L. CONTENTS QTY KEY NO.
ASSEMBLY (If tool is received assembled, justed for the operator.) repeat all steps - in this section A. PREPARATION This Operator's Manual is designed to help you as. semble the tool and to provide its safe operation. It is -importantthat you read the entire manual to become familiar with the tool before you begin assembly or call our CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at 1"800-235-5878. to be sure assembly is correct and is ad _+ 1. Read your Operator's Manual 2.
D.AS SIST HANDLE ASSIST • • • • • HANDLE Drop threaded end of screw "D.'; through the opening in the top of the T-handle. Figure 7. Pull on the threaded end ofscrew"D." to bring the square head of the screw past the pin inside the T-handle. Figure 7. Align the assist handle between the safety label and the end of the :tube, Figure 6. Make sure hex recession in assist handle is on the left side of the tube .......... Seat nut "E." in thehex,shaped recession on the back side of the assist handle.
G. OPERATING • POSITION Before starting the engine, stand as shown in Figure 9 and check for the following: • Left arm fully extended, hand holding assist handle. • Right arm slightly bent, hand holding foam .... pad, fingers on throttle trigger. ° Engine below waist level. ° Weight of tool evenly distributed between OPERATING POSITION ! al'Ins. • Without operator bending over, the trimmer head is near and para_el to the ground and easfly contacts the material to be _t.
OPERATION [I I I1[[111 BEFORE & IIIIIIIIII STARTING 111mill ,, III1[[ I IIIIIIIIII [I 2-CYCLE ENGINE: WARNING BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL SAFETY INFORMATION IN THE WARNINGS 'AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SECTION OF THIS MANUA_ BEFORE YOU BEGIN. IF YOU _DO NOT UNDERSTAND //_1111 THE FUEL SAFETY SECTION, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM SOMEONE WHO DOES UNDERSTAND THE FUEL _SAFETY SECTION OR CALL THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE AT 1-800-235-5878.
STARTFNG (For location BEFORE • of controls, refer to "Specifications,") STARTING THE ENGINE: Fuel engine. Move 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site. trimmer l The engine. r@ YOUR ENGINE head will turn while A WARNING Rest engine and shield on ground, mer head off ground. starting suppoi'ting Remove and discard the plastic guard on the primer bulb (if so equipped). the l STARTING A WARM ENGINE THAT HAS NOT RUN OUT OF FUEL: • Make sure the switch is in the "On" position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Bring the engine to cutting speed before entering the material to be cut, * Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and vibration. The catting line will last longer and wilt be less likely to "weld" onto the spool.
e. Keep the trimmer headbelow waist level. f. Do not raise the engine above your waist. g. Keep all parts of your body away from the trimmer line the engine is running. h. Keep all parts of your body away from a hot muffler. i. Use only for jobs explained ual. A WARNING Avoid any bodily contact with the muffler when starting a warm engine. A hot muffler can cause sermus burns. III B. TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE • The trimmer line will advance approxi.
3. MOWING' Figure 14. Your trimmer is ideal mowing in places Conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the linb _paraUel to the ground_ Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool. " _ , Figure 14 4. SWEEPING-Figure 15. Thefanningacti°n of the rotatingline can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above ._e surfaces being swept and move the tool fro ' to side.
2. Spool Replacement Approximately a. Replace the spool when the square corners on the lu_ are rounded off, reduced in size, or bro_ ken off. Figure 20. b. To replace thespool, follow the instructions "Installing Spool with Line." ....... 3. Installing To replace Line 2/Inchesof Line *Can f Be PulledFrom the Trimmer Head i_I/Each Time the Tap Button is Pressed. in on Spool • _ ' • Q the Line on existing ' Spool: ,,,,mH,,,,H HH I • Figure a.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY-GENERAL MAINTENANCE A. MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Maintain the tool according to recommended procedures. Keep the cutting line at the proper length. 2. Never start the engine with the clutch shroud removed. The clutch can fly apart and cause serious injury. 3. Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. 4. Make carburetor adjustments with tube supported to prevent the trimmer line from contacting any object. 5.
D. CARBUF TOR ADJUSTMENTS YOITR CRAFTSMAN PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS THAT .P_DUCE _ EMISSIONS. A_er your unit has been run for 5 hours, the engine has broken -m" To ensure that your unit is at peak perfo,rmance and producing the least amount of harmful ennsslons after b.reak-m, have your SEARS Service Center/Department adjust your carburetor for optimum operating conditlous. NOTE.. Properly adjusting the carburetor is a complicated task.
d, DECELEHATION CHECK • 1. Support:the lower endsothe trimmer line is offthe groundand w_ not make contact with anyobject, .... . 2. Allow engine to idle, then squeeze throttle trigger fully. ]_I_]_ Perform steps "3.,' through "5." at full throttle. 3. Turn high speed mixture screw (Figure 24 )very slowly clockwise until engine speed is reduced. ' " - 4. Turn high speed mixture screw very slowly ....... counterclockwise. Stop when the engine ....... beginstorun roughly: 5.
7. Hold the "fiats" of the clutch with an adjustable wrench as shown in Figure 26 (inset) and remove the nut counterclockwise with a 9/16" socket wrench. Nut NOTE.. Clutch will slide off the crankshaft intact. Do not disassemble clutch. Pulley 8. Remove the beveled washer, clutch, and large fiat washer as shown in Figure 26. 9. Remove pulley housing from engine. Figure 26. Large Flat Washer Clutch 10. Remove the rope retainer screw and remove any remaining rope. Figure 27. 11.
........ i i STORAGE----- -- r------ //1_111 i i 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 IT 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.
illllli iii i ii i.l.lll, i. ,,,, SYMPTOM ii CAUSE J ii Engine will not start or will run only for a few seconds after • starting. J i i i 1. Fuel tank empty, 2. Engine flooded, 3. Spark plugnot fLdng; 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 5. Carburetor requires adjustment. 6. None of the above. i . P_MEDY ml llll ' i ::i1. Fi_ tank with correct fuelmixture i:2..See "Starting Instructions." 3: Install new plug/checkignition system. 4. Clean fuel filter; inspect rue! line. 5.
• JlUL_l i ill illll illll i i INDEX ,,,,, ACCESSORIES ADJUSTMENTS Assist Handle ........................ Carburetor .......................... Line Advance ........................ Module A_ Gap ...................... Spark Plug Gap ...................... AIR FILTER ............................. ASSEMBLY Assist Handle ........................ Tube ................................ Preparation ......................... Shield ................................ Trimmer Head ASSIST HANDLE ................
SEARS WEEDWACKER® REPAIR PARTS LIST - 358.799250-32cc A \ , WARNmG 7 All repairs, adjustments " scribed in the Operator's .....,.,o...oo.o,,o " formed by qualified ice personnel, i serv- 3 ____ Manual must be per- 18,-----_ 19--i 32 ' Operator's I Manual {' 0_11 28 Key :::No. Description i,,, 1 2" 3 4 5 6 7 530-037497 530-094891 8TD541025 530-010958 530-029445 530-015784 530-015785 8 ....,530-069249 22 _ 33 --.-_ 14 8 Key No. Part No.
SEARS WEEDWACKER® 1 REPAIR PARTS LIST 358.799250-32cc 2 94 /9 12 15 /19 27 I I 23 24 26 / [ f 29 32 I I 36 37 38 20 9O / 43 48 52 56 54 40 62 58 60 64 76 67 63 77 78 84 68 I Spark ] Arrestor[ Kit I \ 63 91 "7 Carb Repair Kit 75 71 70 I carb" ! El"-Z'_inel [ Gasket ! \ \ 85 \ 86 87 23
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J J 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. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores. Operator's Manual WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST: 1. . The PART NUMBER 3. The PART DESCRIPTION The MODEL 4. The NAME OF ITEM - - NUMBER '358.
