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Summary of Contents for GASOLINE WEEDWACKER 358.795100

Page 1: ...ntenance Parts List Espar_ol For Occasional Use Only 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 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 530088151 12 3 01 ...

Page 2: ...ne Trimmer is used for rental purposes this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of pur chase This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER INTHE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights w...

Page 3: ...ays wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating or performing main tenance on your unit safety glasses are available Eye protec tion should be marked Z87 Always wear face or dust mask if op eration is dusty Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Wear ing safety leg guards is recom mended Always wear foot protection Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Stay clear ...

Page 4: ...unit so line limiter blade can not accidentally cause injury The unit can be hung by the tube Store unit out of reach of children SAFETY NOTICE Exposure to vibra tions through prolonged use of gaso line powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or ab normal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been li...

Page 5: ...e walks holes in the terrain large roots etc Always use the handlebar when us ing edger attachment BLOWER VACUUM SAFETY _ WARNING Inspect area before starting unit Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks glass wire etc that can ricochet be thrown or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation Do not set unit on any surface ex cept a clean hard area while engine is running Debris suc...

Page 6: ...y installed and se curely fastened Cut from your right to your left Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with blade see ASSEMBLY instruc tions in brushcutter attachment in struction manual CULTIVATOR SAFETY _ WARNING Rotating tines can cause serious injury Keep away from rotating tines Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before un clogging tines or making repai...

Page 7: ...op engine and ensure blades have stopped moving disconnect spark plug and wear gloves when changing or han dling the blade _WARNING A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to move after the engine is stopped Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade has completely stopped moving Keep hands face and feet at a distance from all moving parts Do not attempt to touch or stop the ...

Page 8: ...ore attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen ice thaw the unit before thoroughly before attempting to op erate under power Keep the rotor clear of debris Do not throw snow near other people The snow thrower could propel small objects at high speed causing injury After striking a foreign object stop the engine disconnect spark plug and inspect the...

Page 9: ...en the knob securely by turning clock wise Coupler Primary Hole Guide Recess Tube Attachment Button dmWARNING Make sure the lock ing release button is locked in the pri mary hole and the knob is securely tightened before operating the unit All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole For optional attachments see the AS SEMBLY section of the applicable at tachment instruction manual ...

Page 10: ...o be installed on the unit BEFORE STARTING ENGINE _ WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin If you do not under stand the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit Call 1 800 235 5878 FUELING ENGINE _WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good...

Page 11: ... after running out of fuel _ _4_ tarting Position Primer Bulb Choke _Lever Muffler 1 Set unit on a flat surface 2 Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times 3 Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal see illustration below Choke position decal 7 Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 6 pulls If the engine doesn t start after 6 pulls at the HALF ...

Page 12: ...2400 Cultivator 358 792410 Blower 358 792420 Brushcutter 358 792430 _I_WARNING Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before re moving or installing attachments REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH MENT OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT TACHMENTS CAUTION When removing or instal ling attachments place the unit on a flat surface for stability 1 Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise TIGHTEN Knob 2 Press ...

Page 13: ...hard objects rock gravel fence posts etc which can damage the trimmer head become entangled in the line or be thrown causing a serious hazard The tip of the line does the cutting You will achieve the best perform ance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area The right and wrong ways are shown below Tip of the Line Line Crowded into Does The Cutting Work Area Right The l...

Page 14: ...Handle Screw Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact Sears Service Center for re placement of damaged or worn parts ON OFF Switch Ensure ON OFF switch functions properly by moving the switch to the OFF position Make sure engine stops then restart en gine and continue Fuel Tank Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if...

Page 15: ...ly 0 080 2 mm diameter round line Other sizes and shapes of line will not ad vance properly and will result in im proper cutting head function or can cause serious injury Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause senous injury 1 Cut a length of 30 feet of 0 080 2 mm diameter round Craftsman brand line 2 I...

Page 16: ... clockwise until it stops Now turn counterclockwise 4 1 2 turns 3 Start engine cut grass for 3 min utes then proceed to adjust screws according to the instruc tions below If engine perfor mance at initial settings is accept able no further adjustments are necessary If engine does not start refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE If still unable to remedy situation call 1 800 235 5878 Idle Speed T Allow eng...

Page 17: ...n your engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 5 min utes after adding stabilizer Craftsman 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled is already blended with fuel stabilizer If y...

Page 18: ...lug and regap 3 See Carburetor Adjustment in Service and Adjustments Section 4 Contact Sears Service Center 5 Contact Sears Service Center 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 Adjus...

Page 19: ...eces sary 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 appr...

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