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Page 1: ...OKER Model No 358 795020 DANGER Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product I_ For answers to your questions about this product Call 7 am 7 pm Mon Sat Sun 10 am 7 pm 1 800 235 5878 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 530084630 03 15 99 ...

Page 2: ...tates IL 60179 DANGER This power tool can be dangerous This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others The warn ings and safety instructions in this man ual must be followed to provide reason able safety and efficiency in using the unit The operator is responsible for fol lowing the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Read the en...

Page 3: ...ration is dusty Al ways wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hang ing ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Being fully covered also helps pro tect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line Stay Alert ...

Page 4: ... the unit Use up fuel left in the carbu retor by starting the engine and let ting it run until it stops Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters elec tric motors or switches furnaces etc CUTTING SAFETY Inspect the area to be cut before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or become en tang...

Page 5: ... properly assembled and all fasteners are secure TOOLS REQUIRED In addition to the 2 hex wrenches pro vided with your unit you will need an adjustable wrench ATTACHING THE TUBE NOTE Illustrations within this section will help in identifying the assembly steps Be sure to read each section and review the illustrations before you begin Align the engine with the fuel cap up as shown below NOTE A drive...

Page 6: ... Bracket Cover Screw Foam Grip Handlebar Mounting Bracket Wire Assembly CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT You can configure your unit using a cutting head or weed blade for grass and light weeds or a brush blade for cutting saplings and similar size mate rial Go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instruc tions for assembling your unit TRIMMER HEAD WEED BLADE O BRUSH BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR...

Page 7: ...ly installed on the tool anytime the tool is used with the blade The for ward top of the metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence of blade thrust which can cause serious injury such as amputation to the operator or by standers Failure to install the shield in the position shown can result in seri ous injury to the operator The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the tube The...

Page 8: ... and the dust cup or the retaining washer Align hole in the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by ro tating the blade Insert a hex wrench into aligned holes This will keep the shaft from turning while tightening the blade nut Hex Wrench _ Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench while holding hex wrench in position Remove the hex wrench Turn blade by hand If blade binds against the sh...

Page 9: ...ion BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin If you do not understand the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit Call 1 800 235 5878 FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled engine oil We recommend Craftsman brand oil M...

Page 10: ...tion Starter _ Choke Handle _ Primer Bulb Set the throttle trigger in the starting postion using the throttle lock fea ture Keep throttle trigger in the start ing position until the engine runs smoothly Pull starter rope sharply until engine attempts to run or 5 times Move choke lever to Half Choke Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 6 pulls NOTE If the engine has not star...

Page 11: ... the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting To stop engine Release the throttle trigger Move the On Stop switch to the STOP position If engine does not stop move choke to the Full Choke position ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE The trimmer line will advance approxi mately 2 in 5 cm each time bottom of trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at...

Page 12: ... _ 2 2 Above Ground _i_l_ _ _ _ SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation Hold bot tom of trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above ground and at an angle Allow tip of line to strike the ground around trees posts monuments etc This technique increases line wear Scalping il MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach In the mowing position keep...

Page 13: ... feet comfortably spread apart and braced for apossible sudden rapid thrust ofunit Donot overreach Keep firm footing and balance Keep blade below waist level Itwill beeasier tomaintain control ofunit Donot raise the engine above your waist asthe blade can come danger ously close toyour body Donot swing theunit with such force that you areindanger oflosing your balance Bring the engine tocutting sp...

Page 14: ...s illustrated Wash the filter in soap and water Allow filter to dry Replace parts making sure the filter is seated completely Air Filter Housing Screws Assist Handle Screws Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Refer replacement of damaged worn parts to your Sears Service Center On Stop Switch Ensure On Stop switch functions properly Move switch to Stop Make sure engine stops then restart engine ...

Page 15: ...e line using two 20 foot lengths of 095 inch 2 4 mm diameter Craftsman _R_ line When installing new line on an exist ing spool insert 1 16 of the end of each line into the anchoring holes in the bed of the spool __ Anchoring Arrow With your finger between the lines wrap the lines evenly and and firmly around the spool in the direction of the arrow on the spool Position the lines in the guide slots...

Page 16: ...o Adjusting Procedure Idle Speed To adjust presets Turn both mixture screws counter clockwise to the midpoint between the limiter cap stops Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until it stops Now turn counterclock wise 4 1 2 turns Start motor cut grass for 3 minutes and proceed to the adjustment sec tion If engine does not start refer to troubleshooting chart or call 1 800 235 5878 If engine perfor...

Page 17: ...it will not be used for 30 days or more WARNING Allow engine to cool and secure the unit before 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 object cannot accidentally cause injury Store unit a...

Page 18: ...lean or replace spark plug and re gap See Carburetor Adjustments Contact Sears Service Contact Sears Service Adjust choke Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture Clean or replace air filter See Carburetor Adjustments See Fueling Your Unit Replace with correct spark plug See Carburetor Adjustments Contact Sears Service YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environ mental Protect...

Page 19: ...ponsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized ser vice center or call SEARS at 1 800 473 7247 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required m...

Page 20: ...65 4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect TM 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar pieza8 con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 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 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agr...

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