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Summary of Contents for Weewacker 358.742430

Page 1: ...R Model No 358 742430 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 Sun 10 am 7 pm 1 800 235 5878 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 530088635 12 13 99 ...

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 _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 ins...

Page 3: ...L 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 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 o...

Page 4: ...ents against the fol lowing list Model 358 742430 Trimmer Shield with wing nut Assist Handle with bolt and knob Container of oil Replacement spool 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 ...

Page 5: ... the fuel lines and fills them with fuel This allows you 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 Line Limiter Blade CHOKE The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the carburetor during starting This allows you to start a cold engine Activate the choke by moving choke lever to FULL CHOKE After engine ha...

Page 6: ... AFTER REFUELING Set unit on a flat surface Starting Position Slowly press primer bulb 6 times Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE Choke Lever A Squeeze and hold trigger through all remaining steps Pull starter handle until engine attempts to start but no more than 5 pulls Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE Pull starter handle until engine runs Allow engine to run 10 seconds then move choke lever to OFF CH...

Page 7: ...does the cutting You will achieve the best performance and minimum line wear by not crowd ing the line into cutting area The right and wrong ways are shown in the fol lowing illustration Tip of the Line Line Crowded Into Does The Cutting Work Area J Right Wrong The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls fences trees and flower beds but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or...

Page 8: ...e spark plug GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Various ad justments will need to be made peri odically to properly maintain your unit CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Spark Plug Boot Air Filter Housing ...

Page 9: ... LINE REPLACEMENT Pre wound spools offer the most con venient method for replacing line and ensuring optimum performance Replacement spools are color coded to ensure use of the correct spool with your unit Be sure to use the same color spool as the existing spool NOTE Always clear dirt and debris from cutting head components when performing any type of maintenance Hold spool and unscrew cap by tur...

Page 10: ...ding may give the impres sion of an improperly adjusted carbu retor Check these conditions before adjusting the carburetor The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the fol lowing conditions Engine will not idle See IDLE SPEED under adjusting procedure Engine dies or hesitates instead of accelerating See ACCELERATION CHECK under adjustin...

Page 11: ...ACES 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 SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA TION section of this manual see mes sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits dur...

Page 12: ...ents Contact Sears Service Contact Sears Service 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 Sears Service YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environ mental Protection Agency California Air Resources Board and SEARS ROEBUCK ...

Page 13: ...d ser vice center or call SEARS at 1 800 473 7247 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as re quired 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 re quired maintenance shall be war ranted for the period of time...

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