Craftsman 358348321 Owner’s Manual
358.348321 I
Instruction Manual
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Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using this unit.
Avant d'uti]iser cet appareil, veuil]ez lire attentive-
ment les instructions et assurez-vous de les avoir
comprises.
Lesen Sie diese Hinweise zur Handhabung des
Ger_ts aufmerksam dutch. Verwenden Sie es
erst, wenn Sie sicher sind, dab Sie alle Anweisun-
gen verstanden haben.
Lea atentamente las instrucciones y asegt_rese de
entenderlas antes de utilizar este unidad.
Leggere attentamente queste istruzioni e accertar-
si di avede comprese prima di usare I'unita.
Handleiding Lees deze instructies zorgvuldig en wees er zeker
Nederlands van dat u ze begrijpt alvorens dit apparaat te ge-
C E 530164554 1/1/04
bruiken.
Fueltank
ON/OFF
Switch
Starter
Handle
Choke
Assist handle
anual
Tube
Throttle
Assist handle adjustment
Trimmer head
Shield
Wrench
Primer Bulb
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A. WARNING! This trimmer can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause
serious or even fatal k/jury.
B. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the trimmer.
C. Never use blades with this tool.
D. WARNING! The trimmer line can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or
injured. Always wear eye protection.
E. Always use:
Ear protection
Protective glasses or visor
E Assist handle to be positioned only below the arrow.
G. The operator of the machine must insure that no one comes within a 15 meter radius
while worki ng. When several operators are working within the same area a safety dis-
tance of at least 15 meters must be observed.
H. Use unleaded or quality leaded petrol and two-stroke oil mixed at a ratio of 2.5%.
k Engine ON/OFF Switch.
J. Sound powerlevel
K. Max speed of output axle, rpm
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/IJWANNIN(J: When using gardening
appliances, basic safety precauticns should al-
ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is
responsible for following instructions and warn-
ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc-
tion manual before using unit! Be thoroughly fa-
miliar with the controls and the proper use of the
unit. Restrict the use of tNs unit to persons who
read, understand, and follow instructions and
warnings on unit and in manual. Never allow
children to operate this unit.
INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT
_k DANGER: Never use blades, wire, or
flailing devices. This unit is designed for line
th miner use only. Use of any other accessedes
or attachments will increase the risk of injury.
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A'I
oWARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others ca n be blinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protec-
tion. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Keep children, bystanders, and animals 15 me-
ters away. If approached stop unit immediately.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgement. If
you need assistance, contact your authorized
service dealer.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Atways wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when op-
erating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit.
• Always wear face or dust mask if operation
is dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. WeN ring safety
leg guards is recommended.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.
• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure
or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you
are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of aF
cobel, drugs, or medication. Watch what you
are doing; use comi'aon sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except carburetor adjustments.
• Look for and replace damaged or loose
parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuel leaks before use. Keepin goodworking
condition.
• Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.
• Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.
• Use only 2 mm diameter Craftsman@ brand
line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
• thstall required shield properly before usthg
the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se-
curely fastened.
• Make sure unit is assembled correctly as
shown in this manual.
• Make carburetor adjustments with lower
end supported to prevent line from contact-
ing any object.
• Keep others away when makthg carburetor
adjustments.
• Use only recommended Craftsman@ ac-
cessories and replacement parts.
• Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer.
FUEL 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.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
• Move at least 3 meters away from fueling
site before starting engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
• Always store gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
_kWARNING: Inspect the area before
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
gblaSs,nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
y or become entang(ed in line. Hard objects
can damage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
• Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing
and sweeping. Do not use for edging, prun-
ing or hedge trimming.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
• KeepalJ partsofyour bodyawayfrommuf-
tier and spinning line. Keep engine below
waist levek A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
• Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on
left side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operato£
• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
• Empty fuel tank before stodng or transport-
ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor
by starting engine and letting it run until it
stops.
• Store unit and fue( in an area where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, e(ectdc motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so line (imiter cannot accidental(y
cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube.
• Store the unit out of the reach of children
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through pro(onged use of gasoline pow-
ered hand tools cou(d cause b(ood vesse( or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to b(ood vessel dam-
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
(oss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
close(y their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
WARNING: Make sure unit is proper-
ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the following
(ist:
Model 358.348321
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Nut (screwed onto shield)
• Wrench for shield assembly
• 2-cycle engine oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
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 manufacture£
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
_k_WARNING: When adjusting the han-
dle, be sure it remains below the safety label.
Assist handle must be positioned only be(ow
the arrow.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the tube to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter which cuts excess line. The line
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
1. Remove nut from shield.
2. insert bracket into slot on shield.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
4. Reinstall nut and tighten securely.
Sh(e(d /
S(ot
/
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__ Bracket
Line Limiter Blade ( _ Nut
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4_WAI_NIN{J: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understand the safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact an
authorized service dealer.
FUELING ENGINE
,_WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-
cooled engine oil. We recommend Crafts_
man@ brand oil mixed at a ratio of 40:1
(2.5%). A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 4
liters of unleaded gasoline with 95 ml of oil.
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil.
These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on oil
container. Once od is added to gasohne,
shake container momentarily to assure that
thefuel is thoroughlymixed. Always readand
follow the safety rules relating to fuel before
fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohot or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids dudng stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner prod ucts in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
_WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of fuel)
Starting Position
Starter Handle
Choke
Lever
Muffler
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
5. Squeeze and hold trigger through all re-
maining steps.
6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine sou nds as if it is trying to start, but do
not pull rope more than 6 times.
7. As soon as engine sounds as ff it is trying
to start, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE.
8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulis. If the eng_ine
doesn't start after 6 pulis (at the HALF
CHOKE position), 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 the
HALF CHOKE position and pull the start-
er rope until the engine runs, but no more
than 6 pulis.
NOTE: If engine still doesn't start, it is
probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING
A FLOODED ENGINE.
9. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10
seconds, then move the choke lever to
OFF CHOKE. Allow the unit to run for 30
more seconds at OFF CHOKE before re-
leasing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: ff engine dies with the choke ]e-
ver in the OFF CHOKE position, movethe
choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position
and pull the rope until engine runs, but no
more than 6 pulls.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
the engine runs smoothly.
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE
position.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it
is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-
cess fuel This could require pulling the starter
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to TROU-
BLESHOOTING TABLE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye Protection
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
_k WARNING: Always wear eye protec-
tion and hearing protection. Never lean over
the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can rico-
chet or be thrown into eyes and face and
cause blindness or other serious injury.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than
necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
when the engine is run at tess than full throttle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and
vibration. The cuttJeg line will last longer and wilt
be less likely to "weld" onto the spool.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
To stop engine:
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
Advance tine by ta pping the bottom of the cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is
running at full speed. The metal line IJmJter
blade attached to the guard will cut the line to
the proper length.
_WARNING: Use only 2 mm diameter
line. Other sizes and shapes of Ithe will not ad-
vance properly and will result in improper cut-
ting head function or can cause serious injury.
Do not use other materials such as wire,
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during
cutting and become a dangerous missile that
can cause serious injury.
CUTTING METHODS
_k WARNING: Useminimumspeedand
do not crowd the line when cutting around
hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.),
which can damage thetrimmer head, become
entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a
serious hazard.
• The tip of the line does the cutting. You will
achieve the best performance and mini-
mum line wear by not crowding the line into
the cutting area. The right and wrong ways
are shown below.
Tip of the Line Line Crowded Into
DoesTheCutting Work Area
i 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 shrubs and scar fences.
• For trimming or scalping, use less than full
throttle to increase line life and decrease
head wear, especially:
** During light duty cutting.
Near objects around which the line can-
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence
wire.
• For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for
a good clean job.
TRIMMING - Hold the bottom of the trimmer
head about 80 mm above the ground and at an
angle. Allow only the tip of the line to make con-
tact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.
Trimming / _, .
3 in. ( ) A"_'_\
Above Ground _ _" _"_-_"
SCALPING - The scalping technique removes
unwanted vegetation. Hold the bottom of the
trimmer head about 80 mm above the ground
and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike
the ground around trees, posts, monuments,
etc. This technique increases line wean
Scalping ....
MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for mowing
Jn places conventional lawn mowers cannot
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line
parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the
head into the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.
Mowin_
SWEEPING - Thefanning action of therotat-
ing line can be used for a quick and easy
clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above
the surfaces being swept and move the tool
from side to side.
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,II_WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performk/g maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Soot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screw
• Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
• ON/OFF Switch - Ensure ON/OFF switch
functions properly by moving the switch to
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
• Debris Shield - Disconfinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline orother
flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire haz-
ard or producing harmful evaporative emis-
sions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Add a fewdrops of oil tothe filter; squeeze
the filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
_Filter
_ Screws
Cover
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0,6 mm. Ignition timing is
fixed and nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and fighten securely with a 19 mm
socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
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