Craftsman 358745541 Owner’s Manual
Instruction Manual
25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line
GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ®
Model No.
358.745541
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espa_ol
For Occasional Use Only
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 _.o._ listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530163543 11J20/02
Warranty Statement 2 Storage 11
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 12
Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 12
Operation 5 Parts List 14
Maintenance 9 Spanish 16
Service & Adjustments 10 Parts and Ordering BackCover
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS POWERED
WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered
Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to
the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual, Sears will repair, free
of charge, any defect in materials or workmanship,
This warranty excludes nylon line, spark plug, and air filter, which are expendable
parts and become worn during normal use.
If this Weedwacker line trimmer is used for commercial purposes, this warranty ap-
plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. If this Weedwacker line trimmer is
used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of pur-
chase. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
WARRANTYSERVICE IS AVAILABLEBYRETURNINGTHEWEEDWACKER LINETRIMMER
TO THE NEARESTSEARS STOREOR SERVICECENTER INTHE UNITEDSTATES.
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
4re.WARNING: When using gar-
dening appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions must always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire and serious
injury. Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Op-
erator is responsible for following
instructions and warnings on unit and in
manual. Read entire instruction manual
before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of
the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to
persons who have read, understand,
and will follow the instructions and
warnings on the unit and in the manual.
Never allow children to operate this unit.
INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT
DANGER: Never use blades or
flailing devices. This unit is designed
for line trimmer use only. Use of any
other accessories or attachments will
increase the risk of injury.
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4re.WARNING: Trimmer line throws
objects violently. You and others can be
blinded/injured. Wear eye and leg
protection. Keep body parts clear of ro-
tating line.
Eye Protection /_
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H Boots
Keep children, bystanders, and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop unit im-
mediately if approached.
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If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis-
tance, contact your Sears Service
Center or call 1-800-235-5878.
OPERATOR SAFETY
* Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating, or performing main-
tenance, on your unit (safety
glasses are available). Eye protec-
tion should be marked Z87.
* Always wear face or dust mask if op-
eration is dusty.
* Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wear-
ing safety leg guards is recom-
mended.
* 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 pro-
tect 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 un-
der the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication. Watch what you are
doing; use common 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 car-
buretor adjustments.
* Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look
for and repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep in good working condition.
* Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way before using
the unit.
* Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep cutting
line at proper length.
* Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diame-
ter Craftsman® brand line. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc.
* Install required shield properly be-
fore using the unit. Use only speci-
fied trimmer head; make sure it is
properly installed and securely fas-
tened.
• Make sure unit is assembled cor-
rectly as shown in this manual.
• Make carburetor adjustments with
lower end supported to prevent line
from contacting any object.
• Keep others away when making car-
buretor adjustments.
• Use only recommended Craftsman®
accessories and replacement parts.
• Have all maintenance and service
not explained in this manual per-
formed by a Sears Service Center.
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 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fueling site before start-
ing engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
i_ WARNING: Inspect the area be-
fore each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.)
which can be thrown by or become
entangled in line. Hard objects can
damage the trimmer head and be
thrown causing serious injury.
• Use only for trimming, edging, scalp-
ing, mowing and sweeping. Do not
use for pruning or hedge trimming.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from muffler and spinning line. Keep
engine below waist level. A hot muf-
fler can cause serious burns.
• Cut from your right to your left. Cut-
ting on left side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial
• light.
Use only for jous explained in this
manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Allow engine to cool; secure unit be-
fore storing or transporting in vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left
in the carburetor by starting the en-
gine and letting it run until it stops.
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• Store unit and fuel in area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
• Store unit so line limiter blade can-
not accidentally cause injury. The
unit can be hung by the tube.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gaso-
line powered hand tools could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swellings. Prolonged use in
cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-
vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Us-
ers who operate power tools on a con-
tinual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is
equipped with a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirements of Cali-
fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.
forest land and the states of California,
idaho. Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion en-
igines be equipped with a spark arrest-
ng screen. If you operate in a locale
where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts.
Failure to do so is a violation of the
law. For normal homeowner use, the
muffler and spark arresting screen will
not require any service. After 50
hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by
your Sears Service Center.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.745541
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)
• Assist Handle (with bolt and knob)
• 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 as-
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
Be sure to attach the assist handle to
the unit before you attach the shield.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
(some units are already assembled)
1. Assemble handle to the unit as
shown; make sure bottom of han-
dle is seated in the groove in the
trigger housing,
NOTE: Knob must be assembled on
the right hand side of the unit as
shown in the illustration.
2. Make sure the bolt is seated in the
hex-shaped hole in the handle.
3. Pivot the handle to a comfortable
position,
4, Tighten knob securely.
ATTACHING SHIELD
i_ WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and others and
is equipped with a line limiter blade
which cuts excess line to the proper
length, The line limiter blade (on under-
side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
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