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Page 1: ...RATOR S MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY Always Wear Eye Protection 32 cc 2 0 cu in 2 CYCLE ENGINE 17 Inch Semi Automatic Head GAS WEEDWACKER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 u S A 530 O83546 4 O9 20 95 ...

Page 2: ...p away from sparks or flames Use a container approved forfuel Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit c while using the unit o Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling sit before starting engine Stop engine and allow unit to coot before removing fuc cap CUTTING SAFETY inspect the area to be cut before each use Rem0 _ objects rocks ...

Page 3: ...NINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THIS TOOL THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR LINE TRIMMER USE ONLY NEVER USE ANY OTHER CUTTING ATTACHMENT WITH THIS UNIT BLADES AND HEADS WITH FLAILING DEWCES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY WARNING TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS VIOLENTLY YOU CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED WEAR EYE AND LEG PROTEC TION LEG GUARDS EYE PROTECTION BOOTS HAZ...

Page 4: ...ctiveworkingorder orthe enginemustbe constructed equipped and maintainedfor the prevention of fire Checkwithyourstateor localauthorities for regulations pertainingto these requirements Failure to follow these requirements is a violation of the law This unit is notfacto ry equippedwitha sparkarrestor however a sparkarrestor is available as an optional part If a spark arrestor is required in your ar...

Page 5: ...0 Line Replacement 18 M Maintenance Schedule 14 Model Number 4 O Operation 8 Ordering Repair Parts 26 R Repair Parts 23 Ordering Back Cover S Service and Adjustments 20 Specifications 4 Starting 12 Storage 21 T Trouble Shooting 22 W Warranty 4 IIIIIIIIIIIlull l l nlllullllullll 1111 I jjlllllll 111111 I IIIIIIIIII I I I I llllllllrlrr II AccEssORIEs Ilul jlllllllll llllr I_I IJUIIIII 1 1 IqlLIllrl...

Page 6: ...ware Long Hex Key included Adjustable wrench or large pliers iiii i i NOTE Model 358 798430 is partially assembled After removing the contents from the carton chec parts against the Carton Contents list Examine the parts for damage Do not use damage parts Notify your SEARS store immediately if a part is miss ing or damaged TO REMOVE WEEDWACKER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts bag included with Weedw...

Page 7: ...IOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR into the slot in the debris shield Turn debris shield while aligning and inserting debris shield screw into hole located in debris shield bracket Assemble the debds shield knob onto the debris shield screw Tighten securely NOTE It is possible that a small space will be left between the debris shield and the debds shield bracket when the shield screws are fully tightened...

Page 8: ...R SAFETY TUBE FUEL CAP DEBRIS SHIELD CHOKE LEVER PRIMER MUFFLER AND GUARD AIR RLTER COVER SPARK PLUG UNE UMITER SEMI AUTOMAT HEAD Figure 4 The ON OFF SWITCH is used to stop the engine The LINE LIMITER cuts trimmer line automatically to th_ correct length The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for starting the engine The CHOKE LEVER is used for starting cold engine The PRIMER BULB circulates fuef to the c...

Page 9: ... parts Secure hair so it is above shoulder length Being fully covered will help protect you from pieces of toxic plants such as p6ison ivy thrown by the semi automatic head which could be more of a hazard than touching the plant itself Do not swing the unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust...

Page 10: ...L Turn off the engine before adjusting assist handle Adjust the assist handle by slightly loosening the assist handle knob and rotating the assist handle forward or backward Adjust the assist handle up or down the tube but above the safety label Rotate the assist handle from left to right to tilt the angle of the semi automatic head when cutting a large sloped area such as a ditch bank Tighten the...

Page 11: ...ED is strongly recommended This oil is specially blended with fuel stabilizers for increased fuel stability extends fuel life up to 5 times longer an dreduced smoke If CRAFTSMAN 40 1 2 cycle engine oil AIR COOLED is not available use a good quality 2 cycle engine oil AIR COOLED that has a recommended fuel mix ratio of 40 1 IMPORTANT Do no use AUTOMOTIVE OIL BOAT OILS NMMA BIA etc These oils do not...

Page 12: ...ever to Off Choke Allow th engine to run for 30 more seconds at Off Choke befor releasing the throttle tdgger NOTE If the engine has not started after 6 pulls at hal choke check to make sure the ON OFF switch and the choke lever are in the proper positions Then move th_ choke lever to the full choke position and press the prime bulb 6 times pull the starter rope 2 more times Move the choke lever t...

Page 13: ...rting etc To help avoid damage especiallyto delicate vegetation or trees with tender bark shorten line to 4 5 inches and use at partial throttle The tip of the line does the cutting You will achieve the best performance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into cutting area Always release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed when not cutting Hold bottom of the semi a...

Page 14: ...cracked or damaged in any way Fuel cap replace broken or leaking fuel cap Debris shields replace debds shields that are bent warped cracked or damaged in any way Line iimiter missing or damaged Once a year replace the spa_k plug replace air filter element and semi automatic head for wear A new spark plug and a clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run b...

Page 15: ... muffler diffuser and spark arrestor screen assembly Notice the orientation of these parts for reassembly i Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush or replace if breaks are found in the screen Replace any broken or cracked parts Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestor screen assembly Reinstall muffler cover and the two muffler cover retain ing springs Reinstall muffler guard and the two mu...

Page 16: ...of needle nose pliers grasp fuel cap retainer holding it in tank opening and puttout With cap out of tank use a small section of bent wire similar to that shown in the illustrationto catch fuel line and slowly putl from tank When fuel filter appears in opening grasp with fingers and remove from tank Once filter is out of tank hold fuel line close to fuel fit ter Remove fuel filter by twisting and ...

Page 17: ...rt the small hex key into the hole formed by the notches to hold the pulley in position Use a 42 length of replacement rope Move away 10 feet 3 meters from the fue tank with the replacement rope Use a match and melt both ends of the rope to prevent fraying Insert one end of rope through handle and secure with a knot Leave a 3 16 pigtail behind knot Insert the other end of the rope through the rope...

Page 18: ...ging from the spool Insert the end of the line through the line exit hole Align the line and notch with the line exit hole Place spool in hub Make sure trimmer line is not caught between the rim of the spool and the hub INSTALLING NEW LINE ON SPOOL Fig 29 To replace the line on existing spool Follow Installing Spool with Line Already Wound steps and remove any line remaining on the spool Use a 25 ...

Page 19: ...XIT HOLE Figure 26 APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES OF LINE CAN BE PULLED FROM THE SEMI AUTOMATIC HEAD EACH TIME THETAP BUTTON IS PRESSED TAP BUTTON cA rc_ TAB SEATED IN CATCH Figure 28 Hue INNER RIM WRAP AS SHOWN BY ARROW ON 114 OF UNE LOCK TABS Figure 27 Figure 29 19 ...

Page 20: ...rformance before proceeding Each adjustment should be no more than 1t16th of a turn Turn the mixture adjustment fully counterclockwise to the limiter cap stops Turn idle speed adjustment clockwise one full turn If engine fails to start after performing carburetor presets the unit may be flooded Review the Difficult Starting section of the manua If problems continue call the 1 800 number listed on ...

Page 21: ...ce and are securely fas tened Replace any damaged parts The recommended storage position is either vertically with the fuel cap on top or horizontally with the fuel cap up Do not store unit with the cutting attach ment up Hang the unit by the brackets under the motor housing to avoid fuel leaks Make sure the unit is positioned so that the line limiter cannot cause injury I _ CAUTION WEAR PROTECTIV...

Page 22: ...Service Center Dept Clean or replace air filter Refuel with correct fuel mixture See Carburetor Adjustments 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Spark plug incorrect 2 3 Carburetor set too high lean 3 4 None of the above 4 1 Drive shaft not engaged 2 Drive shaft broken 1 2 1 Line improperly routed in head 1 Line improperly wound onto spool 2 Line size incorrect 3 Old cutting line 4 Too little line outside h...

Page 23: ...530 015820 71 85801 Key Description No Drive Shaft Housing Assist Handle Kit Incl 3 5 21 Nut Drive Shaft Grip Clamp Shield Kit Ass y Incl 7 8 Screw Line Limiter Knob Flexible Drive Shaft Dust Cup Bolt Cutting Head Ass y 14 16 17 18 19 21 24 25 26 27 29 Part No 530 094878 530 094830 530 094827 71 85811 530 094828 530 069252 952 03013_9 530 015768 530 015774 530 047329 53O O83546 530 031159 53O 0474...

Page 24: ...46 17 18 2O 53 54 55 73 _i_ _ _ 57 60 65 61 62 63 e_67 58 J Cart Repair Kit 74 66 r Engine i Gasket Kit I 71 Spark i Arrestor I 72 24 ...

Page 25: ...tor Lead Wire Screw Shroud Crankcase Ass y Incl 39 42 Switch Ramp Switch Spring Ass y Crankcase Crankshaft Ass y Incl 21 28 43 Screw Reed Valve Piston Pin Retainer Piston Ring Cylinder Gasket Piston Kit Incl 34 35 pin inner Bearing Retaining Ring Crankshaft Seal Outer Bearing Crankshaft Retaining Ring Screw Muffler Guard Muffler Kit Key No 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 6...

Page 26: ...NOTES _ _ _ i llllll _ i iL lllll ii i 26 ...

Page 27: ...ted herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuckand Co Service Center and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST PRODUCT GAS WEEDWACKER MODEL NUMBER 358 798430 PART NLJMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears Merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians professional...

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