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Summary of Contents for Weedwacker 358.798210

Page 1: ...358 798210 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 _Hoors listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 530087368 03 10 99 ...

Page 2: ... 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 WARNING When using gardening appliances basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury Read and follow all instructions This power unit can be dangerous I Op erator is responsible for following instruc tions and warnings on...

Page 3: ... all fuel spills Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap CUTTING SAFETY Use only for trimming scalping mow ing edging 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 become entangled in line Har...

Page 4: ...eld Wing Nut screwed onto shield Container of Oil Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged parts NOTE If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged call 1 800 235 5878 It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle 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 If received assemble...

Page 5: ...formation 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 on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled engine oil We recommend Craftsman brand oil Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is obtaine...

Page 6: ...ss the primer bulb 6 times squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times Move the choke lever to Half Choke and pull the starter rope until the engine runs but no more than 6 more pulls If the engine still has not started it is prob ably flooded Proceed to Starting a Flooded Engine Allow the engine to run 10 seconds then move the choke lever to Off Choke Allow the un...

Page 7: ...htly on the ground one time Ap proximately 2 in 5 cm of line will be advanced with each tap To advance line tap bottom of trimmer head on ground one time Llrnplei_e rg_hU t s line t _ Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause ex cessive wear to the trimmer head Ifthe line is worn down to 2 in 5 cm or less more than one tap will be re qui...

Page 8: ...d 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 monu ments etc This technique increases line wear Scalping MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach In the mowing position keep the line parallel to the ground Avoid pressing the head into ...

Page 9: ...s signs of damage or leaks Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged CLEAN UNIT LABELS Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evap orative emissions A dirty air filter decreases engine per form...

Page 10: ...y 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 conditions before adjusting the carburetor The carburetor has ...

Page 11: ...flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object 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 age Store in a clean dry area Lightly oil external metal surfaces FUEL ...

Page 12: ... replace spark plug and re gap See Carburetor Adjustments Contact a Sears Service Center Contact a Sears Service Center Move choke to off position 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 a Sears Service Center YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATI...

Page 13: ...ld contact your nearest authorized ser vice 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 warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be wa...

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