Craftsman 358791032 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
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25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 Inch Line
GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®
Model No.
358.791032
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espa_ol, p. 25
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 <Hoots listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
545218625 Rev. 6 4/15/09 BRW
Warranty Statement 2 Storage 19
Identification of Safety Symbols 3 Troubleshooting Table 20
Safety Rules 5 Emissions Statement 21
Assembly 10
Operation 12 Parts List 23
Maintenance 16 Spanish 25
Service & Adjustments 17 Parts and Ordering Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN FU LL WARRANTY
Ifthis Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years
from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Service Center,
or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair
proves impossible).
This warranty applies for only 90 days if this product is ever used for commercial or
rental purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will
NOT pay for:
• Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period,
such as cutting line, filters or spark plugs.
• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the
product according to all supplied instructions.
• Preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture,
contaminated or stale fuel.
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
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman product is
designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection
Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
Here's what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes:
_" Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists
_" Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs
_" Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered product can't be fixed
_" Discount of 10% from regular price of service and related installed parts
not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive
maintenance check
_" Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a
Sears representative. Think of us as a "talking operator's manual".
Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a simple phone call is all
that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or
schedule a service appointment online.The Repair Protection Agreement is a
risk-free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty peri-
od, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product
warranty period expires. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional informa-
tion in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.
*Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears
Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
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Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers,
water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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_DANGER: Use only specified trimmer
head, spool, and 0.080 inch (2 mm) recom-
mended trimmer line. Never use blades, flail-
ing devices, wire, rope, string, etc. This
attachment is designed for line trimmer use
only. Failure to follow these instructions may
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improper use can cause serious injury.
,_/LWARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or
Read the operator's manual before use. Failure to follow
instructions could result in serious injury. Save operator's
manual.
result in serious injury.
lently. You can be blinded or injured.
Always wear hearing protection and
_ Trimmer line can throw objects vio-
safety glasses marked Z87. Always
wear head protection, heavy, long
pants, long sleeves, boots and
gloves.
Hazard zone for thrown objects.
• Trimmer line throws objects violently.
• You and others can be blinded/injured.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away.
Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing,
or clothing with loosing hanging
O _ Secure hair above shoulder length.
Assist handle to be positioned only below
the arrow.
straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can
be caught in moving parts.
Neverallowchildrentooperatethisunit.
Storeunitindoorsinahigh,dryplaceoutofthe
reachofchildren.Storeunitandfuelinareawhere
fuelvaporscannotreachsparksoropenflames
fromwaterheaters,electricmotorsorswitches,
furnaces,etc.
Whenservicingunit,useonlyidenticalreplace-
mentparts.
Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbefore
cleaningorservicing.
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Iflames,orworkthatcancausesparks).
Use unleaded gasoline and two-stroke oil mixed at a
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ratio of 40:1 (2.5%).
These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been
evaluated to ANSI B175.3-2003, "Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters - Safety
Requirements".
Powerhead including trimmer attachment ...................... 358.79103
Brushcutter attachment ...................................... 358.79244
These attachments used in combination with the specified powerhead have been
evaluated to applicable ISO and EN safety requirement standards by the Swedish
Machinery Testing Institute:
Edger attachment ........................................... 358.79240
Cultivator attachment ........................................ 358.79241
Blower attachment .......................................... 358.79242
Pruner attachment .......................................... 358.79245
_WARNIN_I:Whenusinggar-
deningappliances,basicsafetypre-
cautionsmustalwaysbefollowedto
reducetheriskoffireandserious
injury.Readandfollowallinstructions.
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.
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OPERATOR'S SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT
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.
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
,_/LWARNING: Stop unitand 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 brand line. Never use wire,
rope, string, etc.
• Install required shield properly before
using the unit. Use only specified trim-
mer head; make sure it is properly
installed and securely fastened.
•Makesureunitisassembledcor-
rectlyasshowninthismanual.
•Makecarburetoradjustmentswith
lowerendsupportedtopreventline
fromcontactinganyobject.
•Keepothersawaywhenmakingcar-
buretoradjustments.
•UseonlyrecommendedCraftsman
accessoriesandreplacementparts.
•Haveallmaintenanceandservice
notexplainedinthismanualper-
formedbyaSearsServiceCenter.
FUELSAFETY
•Mixandpourfueloutdoors.
•Keepawayfromsparksorflames.
•Donotsmokeorallowsmokingnear
fuelortheunit.
•Avoidspillingfueloroil.Wipeupall
fuelspills.
•Moveatleast10feet(3meters)
awayfromfuelingsitebeforestart-
ingengine.Stopengineandallowit
tocoolbeforeremovingfuelcap.
•Emptythefueltankbeforestoringor
transportingtheunit.Useupfuelleft
inthecarburetorbystartingtheen-
gineandlettingitrununtilitstops.
•Storeunitandfuelinareawherefuel
vaporscannotreachsparksoropen
flamesfromwaterheaters,electric
motorsorswitches,furnaces,etc.
•Alwaysstoregasolineinacontainer
approvedforflammableliquids.
TRANSPORTINGAND 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 gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir-
culation disorders or abnormal swell-
ings. 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. Users
who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condi-
tion 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 engines
be equipped with a spark arresting
screen. If you operate in a locale where
such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operat-
ing condition of these parts. Failure to
do so is a violation of the law. For nor-
mal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require
any service. After 50 hours of use, we
recommend that your muffler be ser-
viced 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.
• Keep others including children, ani-
mals, bystanders, and helpers at
least 50 feet (15 meters) away. By-
standers should be encouraged to
wear safety glasses. Stop engine
immediately if you are approached.
• 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
,_WARNING: For each optional
attachment used, read entire opera-
tors manual before use and follow all
warningsandinstructionsinmanual
andonattachment.
,_WARNING: Ensure handlebar
is installed when using brushcutter
attachment. Attach handlebar above
arrow on safety label on the upper
shaft (engine end of unit). If your
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
from the cut.
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• 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.
BLOWER/VACUUM 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.
• Check air intake opening, blower
tubes or vacuum tubes frequently,
always with engine stopped and
spark plug disconnected. Keep
vents and discharge tubes free of
debris which can accumulate and
restrict proper air flow.
• Never place any object in air intake
opening as this could restrict proper
air flow and cause damage to the unit.
• Never use for spreading chemicals,
fertilizers, or other substances which
may contain toxic materials.
• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces,
barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
BRUSHOUTTER SAFETY
DANGER: Blade can thrust vio-
lently away from material itdoes not cut.
Blade thrust can cause amputation of
arms or legs.
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,_ WARNING: Do not use trimmer
head as a fastening device for the
blade.
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