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Page 1: ...nce 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 530088291 4 19 02 ...

Page 2: ...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 z_ 4t_WARNING When using gar dening appliances basic safety pre cautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury Read and follow all instructions Thb pow...

Page 3: ...etc Install required shield properly be fore using the unit Use only speci fied trimmer head make sure it is properly installed and securely fas tened Make sure unit is assembled cor rectly 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 R_ acc...

Page 4: ...ion ofthese parts Failure todosoisaviolation 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 795540 Trimmer Shield Wing Nut screwed onto shield Assist Handle with bolt...

Page 5: ...to start the engine with fewer pulls on the starter rope Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its original form Tube J Trimmer Head Edge Guide Shield i_ Line Limiter Blade CHOKE The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to tile engine to aid in cold starting Activate the choke by moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position After the en gine attempts to start move the cho...

Page 6: ... Lever Engine ON OFF HOW TO START YOUR UNIT _WARNING The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine Avoid any contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns STARTING A COLD ENGINE or a warm engine after running out of fuel 1 Set unit on a flat surface 2 Move ON OFF switch to the ON posi tion 3 Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times 4 Move choke lever to FULLCHOKE position 5 Squ...

Page 7: ... bending over keep line near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle At lower speeds there is less engine noise and vibration The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to weld onto the spool Always release the thro...

Page 8: ...an angle Allow only the tip of the line to make contact Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming _ 1t SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees posts monuments etc This technique in creases line wear Scalping 3 in 8 cm Above Gro...

Page 9: ...continue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine per formance a...

Page 10: ...counterclock wise 3 Continue feeding line into spool leaving 4 6 inches 10 15 cm unwound from center of spool INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE 1 Install replacement spool 2 Thread line through line guide ring Line through guide ring _ C t s et Replacement Spool 3 Rest guide ring on spool and place line through slot Allow line to ex tend 4 6 inches 10 15 cm from center of spool 4 Ensure line remains in s...

Page 11: ...he screw Turn the mixture screw clockwise until the engine has good power with no hesitation while cutting Do not adjust by sound or speed but judge by how well the engine performs while cutting Turn the mixture screw counter clockwise if the engine has speed but dies or lacks power while cutting After completing adjustments check for acceleration Reset if necessary Acceleration Check If engine di...

Page 12: ...ft seals worn 3 Compression low 1 Air filter dirty 2 Spark plug fouled Engine will not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load Engine smokes excessively Engine runs hot 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen 5 Compression low 1 Choke partially on 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 3 Air filter dirty 4 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Spark pl...

Page 13: ... any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1 800 469 4663 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of pur chase WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEME...

Page 14: ... is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATE MENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required mainte nance as defined in the instruction manual This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use Moderate 50 hours Intermediate 125 hours Extende...

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