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Summary of Contents for WEEDWACKER 358.791032

Page 1: ...ion Maintenance Parts List Espa_ol p 25 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 Hoots listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 545218625 Rev 6 4 15 09 BRW ...

Page 2: ...rt purchase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require repair from time to time That s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Here s what the Repair Protection Agreement includes _ Expert service by our 10 000 professional repair specialists _ Unlimited service and no charge fo...

Page 3: ... serious injury Read the operator s manual before use Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury Save operator s manual _ Trimmer line can throw objects vio lently You can be blinded or injured Always wear hearing protection and safety glasses marked Z87 Always wear head protection heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Hazard zone for thrown objects Trimmer line throws ...

Page 4: ...Cpl ine Iflames orwork that can cause sparks IL I Use unleaded gasoline and two stroke oil mixed at a ratio of 40 1 2 5 These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been evaluated to ANSI B175 3 2003 Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters Safety Requirements Powerhead including trimmer attachment 358 79103 Brushcutter attachment 358 79244 These attachments used in combination w...

Page 5: ... or clothing with loosely hanging 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 Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill upset or un der the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense Wear hearing protection Never start or...

Page 6: ...d use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a c...

Page 7: ...ise cause injury or damage during operation Do not set unit on any surface ex cept a clean hard area while engine is running Debris such as gravel sand dust grass etc could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge open ing damaging unit property or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator Never place objects inside the blow er tubes vacuum tubes or blower outlet Alwa...

Page 8: ...way from rotating tines Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before un clogging tines or making repairs _ WARNING Inspect the area to be cultivated before starting the unit Remove all debris and hard and sharp objects such as rocks vines branch es rope string etc Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines If heavy con tact occurs stop the engine and in spect the unit...

Page 9: ...tain proper control of the unit until the blade chain has completely stopped moving Keep hands face and feet at a distance from all moving parts Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade or chain when it is moving _ LWARNING Falling objects can cause severe head injury Wear head protection when operating this unit with a pole pruner attachment _ WARNING To prevent serious injury do not use more th...

Page 10: ... fore restarting unit Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures automobiles and trucks Never attempt to use the snow thrower on a roof Never operate the snowthrower near window wells dropoffs etc Never discharge snow onto public roads or near moving traffic Clear snow from slopes by going up and down never across Use cau tion when changing directions Nev er clear snow from steep slopes L...

Page 11: ...IELD WARNING The shield must be properly installed The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length The line limiter blade on under side of shield is sharp and can cut you For proper orientation of shield see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OP ERATION section 1 R...

Page 12: ...o aid in starting Acti vate the starting system by moving the start lever to the START position DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs After the engine starts allow the engine to warm up 10 15 seconds then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to deacti vate the starting system start lever returns to RUN position COUPLER The COUPLER enables optional at tachments to ...

Page 13: ...uretor compo nents etc Alternative fuels cause high moisture absorption into the fuel oil mix ture leading to oil and fuel separation HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT Release the throttle trigger Push and release the engine ON STOP switch The switch will auto matically return to the ON position Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset Switch __ _ HOW TO START YOUR UNIT _WARNI...

Page 14: ...ttachments 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 Upper Shaft Coupler LOOSEN Attachment 2 Press and hold the locking release button Locking Release Button Cou_ Attachment Upper Shaft 3 While securely holding the engine and up...

Page 15: ...h is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated To advance line Operate the engine at full throttle Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time Ap proximately 2 inches 5 cm of line will be advanced with each tap Always tap the trimmer head on a grass...

Page 16: ...damage the tool Mowing I_ _ _ _1_ 2 SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotating line can be used to blow away loose debris from an area Keep the line parallel to and above the area surface and swing the tool from side to side Sweeping MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments CARE MAINTENANCE TASK Check for loose fasten...

Page 17: ...ton Air Filter Air Filter Cover INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN _L WARNING The muffler on this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer _ WARNING Muffler is very hot during and after use Do not touch the muffler or allow combustible material such as dry grass or fuel to do so As your unit is used carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark ar res...

Page 18: ... off the ground and will not make contact with any object Hold the unit by hand while running and making adjustments Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler To adjust idle speed Allow engine to idle Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head or optional attachment moving or spin ning idle too fast or stalling idle speed too slow Turn idle speed screw clock...

Page 19: ...A TION section of this manual see mes sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in 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 3 min utes after adding stabilize...

Page 20: ... mixture incorrect 2 Spark plug incorrect 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen REMEDY 1 See Starting a Flooded Engine in Operation Section 2 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 3 Install new spark plug 4 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace 5 Contact Sears Service see back cover See Carburetor Idle Speed Ad...

Page 21: ...pleted in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center call Sears at 1 800 469 4663 or send e mail correspondence to emission warranty HCOP emission com WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased L...

Page 22: ...s under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor air filter cov ered up to maintenance schedule ignition system spark plug covered up to maintenance schedule ignition module muffler including catalyst if equipped fuel tank MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required main tenance as defined in the operator s manual The information on the produc...

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