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Summary of Contents for Weedwacker 358.795140

Page 1: ...e 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 530086197 4 9 01 ...

Page 2: ...EST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER INTHE 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 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 _IL WARNING When using gar dening appliances basic safety pre cautions must always be fallowed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury Read and follow all instructions This ...

Page 3: ...specified trimmer head make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened Make sure unit is assembled correctly as shown in this manual Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contacting any object Keep others away when making car buretor adjustments Use only recommended Craftsman accessories and replacement parts Have all maintenance and service not explain...

Page 4: ...olation ofthe law For normal homeowner use the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service After 50 hours ofuse werecommend that your muffler beserviced orreplaced by your Sears Service Center CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol lowing list Model 358 795140 Trimmer Shield Wing Nut screwed onto shield Container of Oil Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged...

Page 5: ...ke le ver to the OFF CHOKE position 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 WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a...

Page 6: ...CHOKE position move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times Squeeze and hold the throttle trig ger and pull the starter rope 2 more times Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the en gine runs but no more than 6 pulls If the engine still doesn t start it is probably flooded Pro ceed to STARTING A FLOODED EN GINE 8 Once ...

Page 7: ...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 serious injury CUTTING METHODS Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects rock gravel fence posts etc which can damage the trimmer head become entangled in the line or be thrown causing a seri ous hazard The t...

Page 8: ...rn parts Inspect and clean unit and labels Clean air filter Inspect muffler and spark arresting screen Replace spark plug WHEN TO PERFORM Before each use Before each use After each use Every 5 hours of operation Every 50 hours of operation Yearly GENERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value fr...

Page 9: ...rk plug boot LINE REPLACEMENT Pre wound spools offer the most con venient method for replacing line and ensuring optimum performance Replacement spools are color coded to ensure use of the correct spool with your unit Be sure to use the same color spool as the existing spool NOTE Always clear dirt and debris from cutting head components when performing any type of maintenance Hold spool and unscre...

Page 10: ...iter caps on screws beyond the built in stops or damage will occur Be sure trimmer line is extended to the maxi mum length allowed by the line limiter blade Initial Settings 1 Turn mixture screw counterclock wise until it stops 2 Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until it stops Now turn counterclock wise 4 1 2 turns 3 Start engine cut grass for 3 min utes then proceed to adjust screws according ...

Page 11: ...ohol 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 5 min utes after adding stabilizer Craftsman 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled is already blended with fuel stabilize...

Page 12: ...e Center 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug 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 secti...

Page 13: ...you should contact your nearest au thorized service center or call Sears at 1 800 469 4663 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as re quired 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 re quired maintenance s...

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