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Summary of Contents for BRUSHWACKER 358.795180

Page 1: ... List Espa_ol For Occasional Use Only DANGER 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 or 10 am 7 pm Sun 1 800 235 5878 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530088128 12 3 01 ...

Page 2: ...THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 dlIIWARNING When using gar dening appliances basic safety pre cautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury _ DANGER This power tool can be dangerous This unit can cause se rious inju...

Page 3: ...tect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line blade Stay Alert Do not operate unit when you are tired ill upset or under influ ence of alcohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use com mon sense Wear hearing protection Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Keep handles free of oil and fuel Always use the...

Page 4: ...side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator Use only in daylight or good artificial light Use only for jobs explained in this manual TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE Stop the unit before carrying Keep muffler away from your body Allow the engine to cool and secure the unit before storing or transport ing it in a vehicle Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit Use up fue...

Page 5: ...d and remain installed as shown to provide a barrier between operator and the spinning blade The handlebar clamp must be positioned between the arrows on the handlebar decal 1 Lift handlebar to upright position Handlebar 2 Rotate handlebar clamp counter clockwise toward engine until clamp falls into groove of base Handlebar Handlebar Clamp Clamp Base 3 Place the handlebar in a comfort able positio...

Page 6: ...be positioned with the raised section toward the gearbox 1 Push in locking lever and hold 2 Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves Locking Lever 3 Continue to hold in locking lever This will keep the shaft from turn ing while tightening the hex nut 4 Slide the trimmer head onto the shaft of the gearbox t Gearbox l_ _ Dust Cup Cutting Head _ WasherRetaining Alignment ...

Page 7: ...n the screw holes Shield _ _ _ Gearbox 2 Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws through the holes of the gearbox and the metal shield Tighten evenly and securely with the hex wrench provided INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE _ L WARNING Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to avoid inju ry The blade is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving _ILWARNIN...

Page 8: ...UAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE 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 Blade Tube Starter Handle Handlebar ON STOP Switch Primer Bulb Throttle Trigger Choke Lever ON STOP SWITCH The ON STOP switch is used to stop the engine To stop the engine push and release the...

Page 9: ...s tem of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season Never use engine or carburetor clean er products in the fuel tank or perma nent damage may occur See the STORAGE section for addition al information HOW TO ...

Page 10: ... 15 seconds then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position NOTE If engine has not started pull starter rope 5 more pulls If engine still does not run it is probably flooded STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position then pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel This could require pulling the starter handle many times d...

Page 11: ...s or shrubs and scar fences For trimming or scalping use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear especially During light duty cutting Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts trees or fence wire For mowing or sweeping use full throttle for a good clean job TRIMMING Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above the ground and at an ang...

Page 12: ...an thrust away if it is fed too rapidly Cut only from your left to your right Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm grip on the unit with both hands A properly adjusted shoulder strap will support the weight of the unit freeing your arms and hands to control and guide the cutting motion Keep feet comfortably spread apart...

Page 13: ... release air filter cover NOTE To avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions do not clean filter in gaso line or other flammable solvent CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact Sears Service Center for re placement of damaged or worn parts ON STOP Switch Ensure ON STOP switch functions properly by pushing and releasing the switch Make sure engine stops Wait 5 seconds b...

Page 14: ...her assis tance or are unsure about performing this procedure call our customer as sistance help line at 1 800 235 5878 Old fuel a dirty air filter a dirty fuel fil ter or flooding may give the impres sion of an improperly adjusted carbu retor Check these conditions before adjusting the carburetor The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any o...

Page 15: ... storing or transporting Store unit and fuel in a well venti lated 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 Position unit so that any sharp ob ject cannot accidentally cause injury Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of ...

Page 16: ...r Adjustment in Service and Adjustments Section 4 Contact Sears Service Center Contact Sears Service Center 5 1 Adjust choke 2 Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture 3 Clean or replace air filter 4 See Carburetor Adjustment in Service and Adjustments Section 1 See Fueling Engine in Operation section 2 Replace with correct spark plug 3 See Carburetor Adjustment in Service and Adjustme...

Page 17: ...eces saP shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required mainte nance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replace ment point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the de termination that a warranted part is de fective if the diagnostic work is per formed at an appro...

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