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Summary of Contents for WEEDWACKER 358.796200

Page 1: ... 796200 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 ou_ listed are central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 530087875 2 25 00 ...

Page 2: ...RRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other fights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 _WARNING When using garden ing appliances basic safety precau tions must always be followed to re duce the ...

Page 3: ...upported to prevent line from contacting any object Keep others away when making car buretor adjustments Use only recommended Craftsman accessories and replacement parts FUEL SAFETY Mix and pour fuel outdoors Keep away from sparks or flames Use a container approved for fuel Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit Wipe up all fuel spills Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling ...

Page 4: ...n anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol lowing list Model 358 796200 Trimmer Shield 2 cycle engine oil Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged parts NOTE If you need a...

Page 5: ...he en gine attempts to start move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position Once engine has started move the choke le ver to the OFF CHOKE position BEFORE STARTING ENGINE wLWARNING 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 operat...

Page 6: ...start go to the next step Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 6 pulls NOTE If the engine has not started after 6 pulls at HALF CHOKE check to make sure the choke lever is in the proper position Then move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE posi tion and press the primer bulb 6 times squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the st...

Page 7: ...speed when not cutting To stop engine Release the throttle trigger Press and hold the ON STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine has stopped completely TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE The trimmer line will advance approxi mately 2 in 5 crn each time the bot tom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle The most efficient line length is the maximum length a...

Page 8: ...le Allow only the tip of the line to make contact Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming j_ 3 in 8 cm Above Ground _ _ _ 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 Scalpin...

Page 9: ...ARTS Refer replacement of damaged worn parts to your Sears Service Center ON STOP Switch Ensure ON STOP switch functions properly by press ing the switch to the STOP position Make sure engine stops then restart engine and continue Fuel Tank Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks Shield Discontinue use of unit if shield is damaged CLEAN UNIT LABELS Clean the unit using ...

Page 10: ...st ments recheck idle speed Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done impropedy can permanently damage the engine as well as the car buretor If you require further assis tance or are unsure about performing this procedure call our customer as sistance help line at 1 800 235 5878 Old fuel a dirty air filter a dirty fuel fil ter or flooding may give the impres sion of an improperly adjusted carb...

Page 11: ... and fuel in a well venti lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches fumaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp ob ject cannot accidentally cause injury Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children EXTERNAL SURFACES If your unit is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly ...

Page 12: ...r replace spark plug and re gap See Carburetor Adjustments Contact your Service Dealer Contact your Service Dealer 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 your Service Dealer YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB UGATIONS The U S Environmen...

Page 13: ...ou should contact your nearest authorized service 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 war ranted part which is scheduled for re placement as required maintenance sha...

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