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Summary of Contents for Craftsman Weedwacker 358.798520

Page 1: ...CKER Model No 358 798520 H H H 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 530 084025 3 13 96 H H ...

Page 2: ...Y 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 rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept D 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 WARNING When using gardening appliances basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk ...

Page 3: ...ll fue spills Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fue 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 become entangled in line Hard objects can...

Page 4: ... Container of Oil Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged parts NOTE II 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 assembled repeat all steps to ensure you...

Page 5: ... 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 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 ...

Page 6: ...osition Then move the choke lever to the Full Choke position and press 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 Dull the starter rope until the engine runs but no more than 6 more Dulls If the engine still has not started it is prob ably flooded Proceed to Starting a Flooded Engine Allow the engine t...

Page 7: ...ne time proper length 7 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 If the line is worn down to 2 in 5 cm or less more than one tap will be re quired to obtain the most efficient line length WARNING Use only 065 1 6 mm diameter line Other sizes of line will not advance properly and can cause serious inju...

Page 8: ...oid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool Mowing I_ SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotating line can be used for a quick and easy clean up Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces be ing swept and move the tool from side to side Sweeping CARE MAINTENANCE TASK Check for Loose fasteners and parts Check for damaged or worn parts Clean unit and ...

Page 9: ...and spark arrestor screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or af fecting engine performance Remove the spark arrestor screen from the muffler and clean Replace spark arrestor screen if breaks occur REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better Set spark plug gap at 025 in Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable Twist th...

Page 10: ...he carburetor They are located in the area just above the primer bulb CARBURETOR PRESETS When making carburetor preset adjust ments de not force plastic limiter caps beyond stops or damage will occur If carburetor presets are not needed proceed to Adjusting Procedure Idle Speed To adjust presets Turn mixture screw counterclockwise until it stops Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until it stops N...

Page 11: ...der Fueling Engine in the Operating Section of this manual see message 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 during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 5 min...

Page 12: ...Spark plug incorrect Carburetor requires adjustment Carbon build up REMEDY See Starting Instructions Fill tank with correct fuel mixture Install newspark plug Check for dirty fuel filter clean Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace Contact Sears Service Adjust idle speed screw clockwise to increase speed Adjust idle speed screw counter clockwise to reduce speed I See Carburetor Adju...

Page 13: ... Description Drive Shaft Screw Throttle Hsg Trigge_ 33_rottle Hsg Right Threfge Hsg Left Assist Handle Bolt Handle Shield Clamp Handle Washer Handle Wingn ut Handle Shield Drive Shaft Hsg Ass y Line Limiter Screw Line Limger Shield Kit Ass y Incl 7 10 12 iS Cutting Head Ass y Incl 16 20 Ref Part No 16 530_369690 17 530 401464 18 53 _401466 19 530 401467 20 71 85822 Not ShoWn 530 084025 530 047467 ...

Page 14: ...0_15852 44 530 015887 45 530 036569 46 530 036575 47 530 036568 48 530 015966 49 530 936744 50 530 049296 i 51 530015953 52 _ 530 015814 53 5ffl_016131 Description Muffler Cover Muffler Baffle Exg Muffler Seffio Firffl Muffler Spring Rear ShrOud Gasket case Cyliuffer Kit Garb Adaptor Kit Screw Carb Adptr Gasket_gylioder Carb Kit WA 223 Incl Limiter Cap Primer Bulb Air Box Choke Rate Choke Shulter ...

Page 15: ...REPAIR PARTS _arburetor Assembly Kit Number 30_69642 WA 2_ KIT KIT KIT I 2 Ref Part NO Descdptlon J 530 038404 Limiter Cap 530 069668 Carburetor Repair Kit KIT CONTENTS 15 ...

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