Craftsman 358.79103 User Manual

Operator's Manual

25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle

GASOLIN E WEEDWAOKER ®

Model No.

358.791030

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Espar_ol, p. 22

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 _Ho°_slisted are Central Time)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

545082940 9/12/06

WarrantyStatement 2 Storage 16
IdentificationofSymbols 2 TroubleshootingTable 17
SafetyRules 3 EmissionsStatement 18

Assembly 8
Operation 10 PartsList 20
Maintenance 14 Spanish 22

Service&Adjustments 15 PartsandOrdering BackCover

ONEYEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS WEEDWACKER ®

When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due
to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return

it to any Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet inthe United States
for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).

This warranty excludes cutting line, spark plug and air filter, which are expendable
parts that can wear out from normal use in less than one year.

This warranty applies for only 30 days from purchase date if this product is used for
commercial or rental purposes.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING! This trimmer

can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause

serious or even fatal injury.

Always wear appropriate hearing protection, eye protection and head
protection,

Read and understand the
operator's manual before

using the trimmer.

4_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!

Operator is responsible for following
instructions and warnings on unit and in

manual. Read entire operator's 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.

OPERATOR'S SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT

dl_ DANGER: Never use blades
with line trimmer attachment, Never

use flailing devices with any attach-
ment. This unit (when used with sup-
plied line trimmer attachment) is de-

signed for line trimmer use only. Use
of any other accessories with line trim-

mer attachment will increase the risk
of injury.

@OO

_&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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_WARNING: Hazard zone for
thrown objects. Trimmer line can

throw objects violently. Others can be
blinded or injured. Keep children, by-
standers, and animals 50 feet (15 me-

ters) away. Stop unit immediately if
approached.

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. Wearing
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 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.

• Always keep engine on the right
hand side of your body.

• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

• Keep trimmer head (or other option-
al attachment) below waist level and

away from all parts of your body. Do
not raise engine above your waist.

• Keep all parts of your body away
from muffler and spinning line (or

other optional attachment). A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach or use from unstable

surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc.

• Use only in daylight or good artificial
light.

• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual (or manuals for optional at-
tachments).

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

_,WARNING: Stop unit and dis-
connect the spark plug before per-

forming maintenance (except carbure-
tor 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) diameter
Craftsman_R_brand line. Never use

wire, rope, string, etc.

• Install required shield properly before
using the unit. Use only specified

trimmer head; make sure it is properly
installed and securely fastened.

• 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.

• 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 it
to cool before removing fuel cap.

• 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.

• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open

flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stop the unit before carrying.

• Allow engine to cool before 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.

• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open

flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store unit so line limiter blade can-
not accidentally cause injury. The

unit can be hung by the shaft.

• Store unit out of reach of children.

This unit is not equipped with an anti-
vibration system and is intended for

occasional use only.
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-

gines be equipped with a spark arrest-

ing 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 a

Sears Service Center.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

_,WARNING: Inspect the area to
be trimmed before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or

become entangled in line. Hard ob-
jects can damage the trimmer head

and be thrown causing serious injury.

• Only use the trimmer attachment for
trimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping. Do not the trimmer attach-

ment for edging, pruning or hedge
trimming.

• Cut only from your right to your left.
Cutting on left side of the shield will

throw debris away from the operator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

4t_WARNING: For each optional
attachment used, read entire opera-

tors manual before use and follow all
warnings and instructions in manual

and on attachment.

,it

dIIWARNING: Ensure handlebar is
installed when using edger or brush-

cutter attachments. Attach handlebar
above arrow on safety label on the up-

per shaft (engine end of unit). If your
edger or brushcutter attachment does

not include a handlebar, a handlebar
accessory kit (#530071451 ) is avail-
able from your Sears Service Center.

EDGER SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to
be edged before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails,

wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the
blade or can wrap around the shaft.

• Blade rotates momentarily after the

trigger is released. The blade can
seriously cut you or others.

• Allow blade to stop before removing

it from the cut.

Blade rotates Allowbladeto stop

after the from the cut. J

release_

td_lgeris _/

• Throw away blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken or dam-

aged in any other way. Replace
parts that are cracked, chipped, or

damaged before using the unit.

• Do not attempt to remove cut materi-
al nor hold material to be cut when

the engine is running or when cut-
ting blade is moving.

• Always keep the wheel and depth
adjusting skid in contact with the

ground.

• Always push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven side-

walks, holes in the terrain, large
roots, etc.

• Always use the handlebar when us-
ing edger attachment.

BLOWERNACUUM SAFETY

_,WARNING: Inspect area before
starting unit. Remove all debris and

hard objects such as rocks, glass,

wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown,
or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation.

• Do not set unit on any surface ex-
cept a clean, hard area while engine

is running. Debris such as gravel,
sand, dust, grass, etc., could be
picked up by the air intake and

thrown out through discharge open-
ing, damaging unit, property, or

causing serious injury to bystanders
or operator.

• Never place objects inside the blow-
er tubes, vacuum tubes or blower

outlet. Always direct the blowing de-
bris away from people, animals,

glass, and solid objects such as
trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The

force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet

which can hurt people or animals,
break glass, or cause other damage.

• Never run unit without the proper
equipment attached. When using
your unit as a blower, always install
blower tubes.

beforeremovingit #

• Checkairintakeopening,blower
tubesorvacuumtubesfrequently,

alwayswithenginestoppedand
sparkplugdisconnected.Keep

ventsanddischargetubesfreeof

debriswhichcanaccumulateand
restrictproperairflow.

• Neverplaceanyobjectinairintake
openingasthiscouldrestrictproper

airflowandcausedamagetothe

unit.

• Neveruseforspreadingchemicals,
fertilizers,orothersubstanceswhich

maycontaintoxicmaterials.

• Toavoidspreadingfire,donotuse
nearleaforbrushfires,fireplaces,

barbecuepits,ashtrays,etc.

BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY

_DANGER: Blade can thrust vio-
lently away from material it does not cut.

Blade thrust can cause amputation of
arms or legs.

4t_WARNING: Do not use trimmer
head as a fastening device for the

blade=

£,.,

_I=WARNING: Inspect the area to

be cut before each use. Remove ob-

jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
etc.) which can be thrown or become

entangled in the blade or trimmer line.

• Throw away and replace blades that
are bent, warped, cracked, broken

or damaged in any other way.

• Install required shield properly be-
fore using the unit. Use the metal

shield for all metal blade use.

_,WARNING: Only use brushcut-
ter attachments that provide a metal
shield with protruding nose.

PriotrsUeding

• Use only specified blade and make
sure it is properly installed and se-

curely fastened.

• Cut from your right to your left.

• Always use the handlebar and a
properly adjusted shoulder strap
with blade (see ASSEMBLY instruc-

tions in brushcutter attachment oper-
ator's manual).

CULTIVATOR SAFETY
_,WARNING: Rotating tines can

cause serious injury. Keep away from

rotating tines. Stop the engine and

disconnect the spark plug before un-
clogging tines or making repairs.

,_WARNING: The blade contin-
ues to spin after the throttle is re-

leased or engine is turned off. The
coasting blade can throw objects or

seriously cut you if accidentally
touched. Stop the blade by contacting
the right hand side of the coasting

blade with material already cut.

S_°dPeCl_yStionr,gact ',_. _:_,_

with cut materia j_

nWARNING: Inspect the area to

be cultivated before starting the unit.
Remove all debris and hard and sharp

objects such as rocks, vines, branch-
es, rope, string, etc.

• Avoid heavy contact with solid ob-
jects that might stop the tines. If

heavy contact occurs, stop the en-
gine and inspect the unit for dam-

age.

• Never operate the cultivator without
the tine cover in place and properly

secured.

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• Keepthetinesandguardclearof
debris.

• Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stop
theengine,disconnectthespark

plugandinspectthecultivatorfor
damage.Repairbeforerestarting.

• Disconnectattachmentfromthe
driveenginebeforecleaningthe

tineswithahoseandwatertore-
moveanybuild-up.Oilthetinesto

preventrust.

• Alwaysweargloveswhenservicing
orcleaningthetines.Thetinesbe-

comeverysharpfromuse.

• Donotrununitathighspeedunless
cultivating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

DANGER: RiSK OF CUT; KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade
moves momentarily after the trigger is

released. Do not attempt to clear
away cut material when the blade is in

motion. Make sure the switch is in the
OFF position, the spark plug wire is

disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing

jammed material from the cutting
blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by

the cutting blade.

Blades move

momentarily

after the

Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.

dtriggeris

A0&WARNING: The reciprocating

blade/rotating chain is sharp. Do not

touch. To prevent serious injuW, always
stop engine and ensure blade/chain

has stopped moving, disconnect spark
plug, and wear gloves when changing

or handling the blade or chain.
_'WARNING: A coasting blade/ro-

tating chain can cause injury while it
continues to move after the engine is

stopped. Maintain proper control of the

unit until the blade/chain has completely

stopped moving. Keep hands, face and
feet at a distance from all moving parts.

Do not attempt to touch or stop the
blade or chain when it is moving.

_,WARNING: Falling objects can
cause severe head injury. Wear head

protection when operating this unit

with a pole pruner attachment.

_WARNING:

fore starting the unit. Remove all de-
bris and hard objects such as rocks,

glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be
thrown, or otherwise cause injury or

damage during operation.

• Do not use a cutting blade that is
bent, warped, cracked, broken or
damaged in any other way. Have

worn or damaged parts replaced by
your Sears Service Center.

• Always keep unit in front of your
body. Keep all parts of your body

away from the cutting blade.

• Keep the cutting blade and air vents
clear of debris.

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

_.WARNING: The reciprocating
blade/rotating chain can cause severe

injury. Inspect the unit before use. Do
not operate unit with a bent, cracked

or dull blade or dull chain. Keep away
from the blade/chain.

Inspect the area be-

O

• IWARNING: To prevent serious
injury, do not use more than one boom

extension with a pole pruner attach-

ment.

&WARNING: Keep the pruner
away from power lines or electrical

wires.

• Only use for pruning limbs or

branches up to 4 inches in diameter.

• Do not operate the unit faster than

the speed needed to prune. Do not
run the unit at high speed when not

pruning.

• Always stop the unit when work is

delayed or when walking from one
cutting location to another.

• If you strike or become entangled

with a foreign object, stop the engine
immediately and check for damage=

Have any damage repaired by a
Sears Service Center before at-

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temptingfurtheroperations.Discard
bladesthatarebent,warped,

crackedorbroken.

• Stoptheunitimmediatelyifyoufeel

excessivevibration.Vibrationisa
signoftrouble.Inspectthoroughly

forloosenuts,boltsordamagebe-
forecontinuing.ContactSearsSer-

viceforrepairorreplacementofaf-
fectedpartsasnecessary.

SNOW THROWER SAFETY

_I.WARNING: Keep hands and
feet away from the rotor when starting

or running the engine. Never attempt
to clear the rotor with the engine/motor

running. Stop engine and disconnect
spark plug before unclogging snow or

debris from discharge chute or when
adjusting vanes.

x't

_WARNING: Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could

be thrown into the eyes and face and
cause serious injury or blindness.

_IWARNING: Inspect the area
where the unit is to be used. Remove

objects that could be thrown or dam-
age the unit. Some objects may be
hidden by fallen snow - be alert for
the possibility.

• Direct material discharge away from
glass enclosures, automobiles, etc.

• Do not run engine at high speed
while not removing snow.

• Be attentive when using the snow-
thrower, and stay alert for holes in the

terrain and other hidden hazards.

• Make sure the rotor will spin freely
before attaching the snowthrower to
the powerhead.

• If the rotor will not rotate freely due
to frozen ice, thaw the unit thorough-

ly before attempting to operate
under power.

• Keep the rotor clear of debris.

• Do not throw snow near other
people. The snow thrower could
propel small objects at high speed

causing injury.

• After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, disconnect spark plug
and inspect the snowthrower for

damage and repair if necessary be-
fore restarting unit.

• Never operate the snowthrower near
glass enclosures, automobiles and

trucks.

• Never attempt to use the snow-
thrower on a roof.

• Never operate the snowthrower near
window wells, dropoffs, etc.

• Never discharge snow onto public
roads or near moving traffic.

• Clear snow from slopes by going up
and down; never across. Use cau-

tion when changing directions. Nev-
er clear snow from steep slopes.

• Let snowthrower run for a few min-
utes after clearing snow so moving

parts do not freeze.

• Look behind and use care when
backing up. Exercise caution to

avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating in reverse.

• Know how to stop quickly.

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list.
Model 358.791030

• Powerhead

• Trimmer attachment

• Shield

• Wing nut (screwed onto shield)

• 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: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before per-

forming any assembly procedures.
,_I, WARNING: If received as-

sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all

fasteners are secure.

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INSTALLINGTRIMMER ATTACH-

MENT
CAUTION: When installing trimmer

attachment, place the unit on a flat
surface for stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.

Secondary Hole

Coupler

Shipping
protector

TIGHTEN

Knob

2. Remove shipping protector from
coupler.

3. Remove the shaft cap from the

trimmer attachment (if present).

4. Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of

coupler.

5. Push the attachment into the cou-
pler until the locking/release button

snaps into the primary hole.

6. Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clock-

wise.

Coupler Primary Hole

Upper Release Attachment

Shaft

A ________

IIIWARNING: Make sure the lock-

Guide Recess

Locking/

Button

ing/release button is locked in the pri-
mary hole and the knob is securely

tightened before operating the unit. All
attachments are designed to be used in

the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment op-
erator's manual. Using the wrong hole

could lead to serious injury or damage
to the unit.

Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole

For optional attachments, see the AS-

SEMBLY section of the applicable at-
tachment operator's manual.
ATTACHING SHIELD

_'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.

For proper orientation of shield, see
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OP-

ERATION section.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3. Pivot shield until bolt passes
through hole in bracket.

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto
bolt.

PIVOT

Shield Slot

Bracket

Line Umiter

Blade

Wing

Nut

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
,_WARNING: When adjusting the

handle, be sure it remains above the

safety label and below the mark or ar-

row on the shaft.

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an
upright position; retighten wing nut.

KNOWYOURTRIMMER

READ THiS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Coupler

Shield

Trimmer

Head

Shaft

/

Line Umiter
Blade

ON/OFF Switch

ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the

trigger handle and is used to stop the
engine. Move the switch to the OFF

position to stop the engine.

PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from
the carburetor and 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.

Assist Handle

Spark Plug

Starter
Handle

START LEVER
The START LEVER helps to supply fuel

to the engine to aid in starting. Acti-
vate the starting system by moving the

start lever to the START position. DO

NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until

the engine has started and runs. After
the engine starts, allow the engine to

warm-up 10-15 seconds, then fully
squeeze the throttle trigger to deacti-
vate the starting system (start lever

returns to RUN position).

COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional at-

tachments to be installed on the unit.

Throttle Trigger

Primer Bulb

Start
Lever

Muffler

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

,_WARNING: Be sure to read
the fuel information in the safety rules

before you begin. If you do not under-
stand the safety rules, do not attempt

to fuel your unit. Call 1-800-235-5878.

FUELING ENGINE
_WARNING: Remove fuel cap

slowly when refueling.

This engine is certified to operate on

unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled
engine oil. We recommend Craftsman

brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil
at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is

obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil
with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline.

Included with this trimmer is a 8.2
ounce container of oil. Pour the entire

10

contentsofthiscontainerinto1gallon
ofgasolinetoachievetheproperfuel

mixture.DONOTUSEautomotiveoilor
marineoil.Theseoilswillcauseengine
damage.Whenmixingfuel,follow

instructionsprintedoncontainer.
Onceoilisaddedtogasoline,shake
containermomentarilytoassurethatthe

fuelisthoroughlymixed.Alwaysread
andfollowthesafetyrulesrelatingto
fuelbeforefuelingyourunit.

IMPORTANT

Experienceindicatesthatalcohol
blendedfuels(calledgasoholorusing
ethanolormethanol)canattractmois-

turewhichleadstoseparationand
formationofacidsduringstorage.
Acidicgascandamagethefuelsys-

temofanenginewhileinstorage.To
avoidengineproblems,emptythefuel
systembeforestoragefor30daysor

longer.Drainthegastank,starttheen-
gineandletitrununtilthefuellinesand
carburetorareempty.Usefreshfuel

nextseason.Neveruseengineorcar-
buretorcleanerproductsinthefuel
tankorpermanentdamagemayoc-

cur.SeetheSTORAGEsectionfor
additionalinformation.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

• Release the throttle trigger.

• Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF

position.

Switchh____ f

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

,_WARNING: Avoid any contact
with the muffler. A hot muffler can

cause serious burns.

_tarting position

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle

trigger until the engine has started and
runs.

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 the start lever to the START
position.

Primer Bulb

Start
Lever

Starter Handle

5. This unit has the Sim-pul '" starting
system. You do not have to pull the
starter rope handle sharply or brisk-

ly. Pull starter rope handle with a
controlled and steady motion until
engine starts and runs.

6. Allow unit to run for 10-15 seconds,
then fully squeeze the throttle trigger
to disengage the starting system

(start lever returns to RUN posi-
tion).

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.

2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig-
ger. Keep throttle trigger fully

squeezed until engine runs
smoothly.

3. Pull starter rope handle with a con-
trolled and steady motion while

squeezing throttle trigger until en-
gine starts and runs.

NOTE: Normally, the warm starting
procedure can be used within 5-10

minutes after the unit is turned off. If

the unit sits for more than 10 minutes
without being used, it will be neces-

sary to start the unit by following the
steps under STARTING A COLD EN-

GINE or following the starting instruc-
tion steps shown on the unit.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by
placing the ON/OFF switch in the ON
position. Move the start lever to the

1

RUNpositionandfullysqueezethrottle

trigger.Pullthestarterhandlerepeat-
edlywhilesqueezingthrottletrigger
untilenginestartsandruns.This

couldrequirepullingthestarterhandle
manytimes,dependingonhowbadly

theunitisflooded.

Iftheunitstilldoesn'tstart,refertothe

TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLEorcall

1-800-235-5878.

CRAFTSMAN®

CONVERTIBLE TM FEATURE

This model is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to

be installed. The optional attachments
are:

Edger ................. 358.79240

Cultivator .............. 358.79241

Blower ................ 358.79242

Brushcutter ............ 358.79244

Pruner ................ 358.79245

_WARNING: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before re-

moving or installing attachments.

REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-

MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT-
TACHMENTS)

CAUTION: When removing or instal-

ling attachments, place the unit on a
flat surface for stability.

1= Loosen the coupler by turning the

knob counterclockwise.

Upper Shaft

Coupler

.OOSEN

Attachment

TIGHTEN Knob

2= Press and hold the locking/release

button.

Locking/Release
Button

2. Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of

coupler.

3. Push the attachment into the cou-
pler until the locking/release button

snaps into the primary hole.

4. Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clock-

wise=

Coupler Primary Hole

Upper Locking/ Attachment

Shaft Release

£A
411WARNING: Make sure the lock-

ing/release button is locked in the pri-
mary hole and the knob is securely

tightened before operating the unit. All
attachments are designed to be used in
the primary hole unless otherwise

stated in the applicable attachment op-
erator's manual. Using the wrong hole
could lead to serious injury or damage

to the unit.

Secondary Hole

Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To maximize operating efficiency, do

not run the engine for longer than 1
minute at a time at full throttle.

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYSrWEAR: _

Guide Recess

Button

/

Attachment

3= While securely holding the engine

and upper shaft, pull the attach-
ment straight out of the coupler.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-

MENTS

1= Remove the shaft cap from the at-

tachment (if present).

Upper Shaft

Protech°n_Eye Protection

Long Pants.._._

Heavy She___

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