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Summary of Contents for WEEDWACKER 358.796260

Page 1: ...6260 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 USA 530088522 3 t 6 00 ...

Page 2: ...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 rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 4t_WARNING When using garden ing appliances basic safety precau tions must always be followed to re duce the risk of fire and serious injury Read and follow all in...

Page 3: ...g near fuel or the unit Wipe up all fuel spills Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before start ing engine Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap CUTTING SAFETY Use only for trimming mowing edg ing and sweeping Do not use for pruning or hedge trimming Inspect the area before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire etc which can be thrown by or becom...

Page 4: ...ainst the fol lowing list Model 358 796260 Trimmer Shield 2 cycle engine oil Examine parts fordamage Donot use damaged parts NOTE Ifyou need assistance orfind parts missing ordamaged call 1 800 235 5878 Itisnormal forthe fuel filter torattle in the empty fuel tank Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer ASSEMBLY _WARNING I...

Page 5: ...e 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 _ 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 This engine is certified to operate...

Page 6: ... 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 starter rope 2 mo...

Page 7: ...e The most efficient line length 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 in 5 cm of line will be advanced with each tap To advance ...

Page 8: ...line tomake contact Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming j 3 in 8cm it _ _ 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 __ rg_ o MOWING Your trimmer i...

Page 9: ...solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions Wash the filter in soap and water Allow filter to dry Add a few drops of oil to the filter squeeze the filter to distribute oil Replace parts 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 ...

Page 10: ...rburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly 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 carbu retor Check these condition...

Page 11: ...well venti lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces 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 before stor ag...

Page 12: ...uretor 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 LIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency and SEARS ROE BUC...

Page 13: ...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 shall be warranted for the period of time up ...

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