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Operator’s Manual
CRRFTSMRN
32CC/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle
GASOLINE WEEDWACKER®
Model No.
358.791040
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Español, 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:
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Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
1 -800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
545140962 12/15/06
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Statement 2 Storage 16
Identification of Symbols 2
Safety Rules 3
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance 14
Service & Adjustments 15 Parts and Ordering Back Cover
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Troubleshooting Table 17
Emissions Statement 18
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Parts List 20
Spanish 22
WARRANTY STATEMENT
ONE YEAR 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 pur
chase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in
the 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
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
WARNING! This trimmer
can be dangerous! Careiessor
improper use can cause
serious or even fata! injury.
Always wear appropriate hearing protection,
protection.
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Read and understand the
operator's manual before
using the trimmer.
eye protection and head
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SAFETY RULES
^WARNING; When using gar
dening appliances, basic safety pre
cautions must always be foilowed 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 operator’s manual
before using uniil 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
MANUAL
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.
^WARNING: Trimmer line throws
objects violently. You and others can be
blinded/injured. Wear eye and leg
protection. Keep body parts dear of ro
tating line.
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 ap
proached.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
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).
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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
^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 Craftsman® brand replace
ment 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.
• 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 or while using the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting engine.
• 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.
• 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 NCTICE: This unit is
equipped with a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen
which meets the requirements of Cali
fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. AIIU.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 muf
fler be serviced or replaced by a
Sears Service Center,
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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 use the trimmer
attachment for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
• Cut only from your left to your right.
Cutting on right 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 ail
warnings and instructions in manual
and on attachment.
WARNING: Ensure handlebar is
installed when using edger or brushcutter 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.
Handlebar
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
momentarily
after the ‘
trigger is
raieasad.j
Allow blade to stop
before removing it
from the cut
• 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.
BLOWERA/ACUUM 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.
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• 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.
BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
 DANGER: Blade can thrust vio
lently away from material it does not
cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa
tion of arms or legs.
MM WAR NIN G; Do not use trim mer
head as a fastening device for the
blade.
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.
• Use only specified blade and make
sure it is properly installed and se
curely fastened.
• Cut from your left to your right.
• Always use the handlebar and a
properly adjusted shoulder strap
with blade (see ASSEMBLY instruc
tions in brushcutter attachment
operator’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.
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• The blade continues to spin after the
throttle is released or engine is turned
off. The coasting blade can throw ob
jects or seriously cut you if accidental
ly touched. Stop the blade by contact
ing the right hand side of the coasting
blade with material already cut.
a WARNING; Inspect the area to
be cut before each use. Remove ob
jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
aWARNING: Inspect the area to
be cultivated before starting the unit.
Remove ail debris and hard and sharp
objects such as rocks, vines, branch
es, rope, string, etc.
• Avoid heavy contact with solid objects
that might stop the tines. If heavy con
tact occurs, stop the engine and in
spect the unit for damage.
• Never operate the cultivator without
the tine cover in place and properly
secured.
• Keep the tines and guard clear of
debris.
• After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, disconnect the spark
plug and inspect the cultivator for
damage. Repair before restarting.
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• Disconnect attachment from the drive
engine before cieaning the tines with
a hose and water to remove any
buiid-up. Oii the tines to prevent rust.
• Always wear gloves when servicing or
cleaning the tines. The tines become
very sharp from use.
• Do not run unit at high speed unless
cultivating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
A DANGER: risk of cut keep
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade
moves momentarily ater the trigger is
released. Do not attempt to clear away
cut material when the biade is in mo
tion. Make sure the switch is in the OFF
position, the spark plug wire is discon
nected, and the blade has stopped
moving before removing jammed mate
rial from the cutting blade. Do not grab
or hold the unit by the cutting blade.
Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger is
released.
Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.
^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.
A WARNING: Inspect the area be
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, cracted, 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 biade.
• 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.
^WARNING: The reciprocating
blade/rotating chain is sharp. Do not
touch. To prevent serious injury, always
stop engine and ensure blade/chain
has stopped moving, disconnect spark
plug, and wear gloves when changing
or handling the blade or chain.
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CB WARNING: To prevent serious
injury, do not use more than one boom
extension with a pole pruner attach
ment.
AwARNING: Keep the pruner
away from power lines or electrical
wires.
• Only use for pruning limbs or
branches up to 4 inches (10 cm) 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
tempting further operations. Discard
blades that are bent, warped,
cracked or broken.
• Stop the unit immediately if you feel
excessive vibration. Vibration is a
sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly
for loose nuts, bolts or damage
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before continuing. Contact Sears
Service for repair or replacement of
affected parts as necessary.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY
A 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.
a WARNING: Never lean over dis
charge chute. Rocks or debris could
be thrown into the eyes and face and
cause serious injury or blindness.
A WARNING: 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
white not removing snow.
• Be attentive when using the snowthrower, and stay alert for holes in
the terrain and other hidden haz
ards.
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 snowthrower 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 weils, 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.
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol
lowing list.
Model 358.791040
• Powerhead
• Trimmer attachment
• Shield
• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)
• Container of line
• 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
A WARNING: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before per
forming any assembly procedures.
WARNING: If received as
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH
MENT
CAUTION: When installing trimmer
attachment, place the unit on a flat
surface for stability.
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1. Loosen the coupler by turning thG
knob counterclockwise.
Coupler
Shipping
protector
TIGHTEN
LOOSEN
Knob
Remove shipping protector from
coupler.
Remove the shaft cap from the
trimmer attachment (if present).
Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of
coupler.
Push the attachment Into the cou
pler until the locking/release button
snaps into the primary hole.
Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clock
wise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
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.
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Upper Locking/
Shaft
WARNING; Make sure the lock
ing/release button is locked in the pri
Button
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.
For optional attachments, see the AS
SEMBLY section of the applicable at
tachment operator's manual.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
^WARNING: When adjusting the
assist handle, be sure it remains above
the safety label and below the mark or
arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an
upright position; retighten wing nut.
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE 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.
Assist Handle
Line Limiter
Blade
Start Lever
Muffler
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.
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 en
gine oil. We recommend Craftsman
brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil
at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1
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 5 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.
gallon of unleaded gasoline. Included
with this trimmer is a 3.2 ounce contain
er of oil. Pour the entire contents of this
container into 1 gallon of gasoline to
achieve the proper fuel mixture. DO
NOT USE automotive oil or marine oil.
These oils will cause engine damage.
When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed on container.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relat
ing to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Alcohol blended fuels {called gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) can at
tract moisture which leads to separa
tion and formation of acids during stor-
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age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage 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 clean
er products in the fuel tank or perma
nent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for addition
al information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• Release the throttle trigger,
• Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
ON/OFF Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
^WARNING; Avoid any contact
with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious bums.
- U; starting Position
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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 buib 6
times.
4. Move the start lever to the START
position.
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
Muffler
5. This unit has the Sim-pui'“ starting
system. You do not have to pul! 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 5 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to
disengage the starting system (start
lever returns to RUN position).
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
RUN position and fully squeeze throttle
trigger. Pull the starter rope handle re
peatedly while squeezing throttle trig
ger until engine starts and runs. This
could require pulling the starter rope
handle many times, depending on
how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-235-5878.
CRAFTSMAN®
CONVERTIBLE™ FEATURE
This model is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to
be installed. The optional attachments
are:
Edger
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Cultivator............................ 358,79241
Blower ................................ 358.79242
Brushcutter
Pruner
^WARNING: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before re
moving or installing attachments.
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358,79240
358.79244
358.79245
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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.
Coupler
Attachment
TIGHTEN Knob
Upper Shaft
.OOSEN
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
erator’s manual. Using the wrong hole
could lead to serious injury or damage
to the unit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To maximize operating efficiency, do
not run the engine for ionger than 1
minute at a time at fuii throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS USE:
Hearing
Protection
Eye Protection
Attachment
Coupler
Upper Shaft
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).
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
Guide Recess
. V
Button
^WARNING; 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
Long
Pants
Heavy
Shoes
Cut from your right to your left.
^WARNING: Always wear eye
protection and hearing protection. Never
lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or
debris can ricochet or be thrown into
eyes and face and cause blindness or
other serious injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown
and check for the foliowing:
• Wear eye protection, hearing protec
tion and heavy clothing.
• Hold trigger handle with right hand
and assist handle with left hand.
• Hold unit so that engine is below
waist level.
• Cut only from your right to your left
to ensure debris is thrown away from
you. Without bending over, keep line
near and parallel to the ground and
not crowded into material being cut.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed
than necessary. The cutting line will cut
efficiently when the engine is run at less
than lull throttle. At lower speeds, there
is less engine noise and vibration.
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Always release the throttle trigger and
allow the engine to return to idle
speed when not cutting.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
CUTTING METHODS
^WARNING; Use minimum
speed and do not crowd the line when
cutting around hard objects (rock,
gravel, fence posts, etc.), which can
damage the trimmer 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 perform
ance and minimum 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
Does The Cutting Work Area
Right 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 ihrottie 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.
TRIMMING - Hold the bottom of the
trimmer head about 3 inches {8 cm)
above the ground and at an angle. Al
low only the tip of the line to make
contact with vegetation. Do not force
trimmer line into work area.
SCALPING - The scalping technique
removes unwanted vegetation down to
the ground. Hold the bottom of the trim
mer head about 3 inches (8 cm) 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 wear.
MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for
mowing in 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.
SWEEPING - The fanning action of the
rotating line can be used to blow away
loose debris from an area. Keep the line
parallel to and above the area surface
and swing the tool from side to side.
Sweeping
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
A WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Inspect and clean unit and decals After each use
Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation
Inspect muffler and spark arresting screen Every 50 hours of operation
Replace spark plug Yearly
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not
cover items that have been subjected
to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive fuli value from the warranty,
the operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various ad
justments will need to be made peri
odically to properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screw
• Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center 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 en
gine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit
if fuel tank shows signs of damage
or leaks.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE
CALS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged parts.
Clean the unit and decals using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine per
formance and increases fuel consump
tion 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 by pressing button
to release air filter cover.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard
or producing harmful evaporative
emissions, do not dean filter in gaso
line or other flammable solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Replace parts.
Button
Air Filter Cover
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
A WARNING: The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark ar
resting screen.
For normal homeowner use, however,
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.
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REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to
ensure the engine starts easier and
runs better. Set spark plug gap at
0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Ignition timing is
fixed and nonadjustable.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
LINE REPLACEMENT
• Always use Craftsman replacement
line.
Choose the line size best suited for
the job at hand. Red line is designed
for cutting grass and small weeds.
The black colored line is designed for
cutting larger weeds and light brush.
NOTE; Before inserting new line into
the holes in the cutting head, identify
the proper holes. Follow directions as
shown on the line glide plate.
1. Remove the old line and line glide
plate from the cutting head.
2. Clean entire surface of cutting
head.
3. Reinstall line glide plate (see il
lustration). Align arrow with:
when using medium (red) or
©
large (black) line
when using lines with diameter
(§) smaller than medium (red) line
(optional)
Arrow
/
Cutting head
NOTE: Line glide plate must be rein
stalled in cutting head before inserting
new line.
4. Insert both ends of your line
through the proper holes in the
side of the cutting head.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
5. Pull the line and make sure the
line is against the hub and ex
tended full through the positioning
tunnels.
Positioning f
Tunnel
6. Correctly installed line will be the
same length on both ends.
Line against
the hub
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
^WARNING: Keep others away
when making idle speed adjustments.
The trimmer head will be spinning dur
ing most of this procedure. Wear your
protective equipment and observe all
safety precautions. After making ad
justments, the trimmer head must not
move or spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments may be
necessary if you notice any of the fol
lowing conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
• The trimmer head moves or spins at
idle.
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Make adjustments with the unit sup
ported so the cutting attachment is off
the ground and wifi not make contact
with any object. Hoid the unit by hand
whiie running and making adjustments.
Keep aii parts of your body away from
the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without trimmer head
moving or spinning (idle too fast) or
engine stalling (idle speed too slow).
• Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase engine speed if engine
stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclock
wise to decrease engine speed if
trimmer head moves or spins at idle.
STORAGE
O WARNING: Perform the follow
ing steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool before storing
or transporting.
• Store unit and fuel in a well venti
lated area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp ob
ject cannot accidentally cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the
reach of children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea
son or if it will not be used for 30 days
or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period
of time:
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy
storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metal surfaces,
FUEL SYSTEM
Empty the fuel system before storage
for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run un
til the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA
TION section of this manual, see mes
sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding
the use of gasohol in your engine.
f WARNING: Recheck the idle
speed after each adjustment. The
trimmer head must not move or spin at
idle speed to avoid serious injury to
the operator or others.
If you require further assistance or are
unsure about performing this proce
dure, contact your Sears Service Cen
ter or call our customer assistance
help line at 1 -800-235-5878.
Fuei 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 3 min
utes after adding stabilizer.
Craftsman 40:1,2-cyde engine oil (air
cooled) is already blended with fuel
stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears
oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to
your fuel tank,
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea
spoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug
opening. Slowly pul! the starter rope
8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam
aged, broken, or worn parts.
• At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
A WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform
ing ail of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require
unit to be operating.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine wilt not
start.
Engine wilt
not idle
properly.
Engine wilt not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine runs
hot.
1 .ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuei tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuei not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment,
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low,
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low,
1. Fuel mixture incorrect,
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3, Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4, Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position,
2. See '“Starting a Flooded Engine” in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuei mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. Clean or replace air filter,
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap,
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover),
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. See "Fueling Engine” in Operation
section,
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3, Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4, Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
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U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB
LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency/Caiifornia Air Re
sources Board and Sears, Roebuck
and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain
the emissions control system warranty
on your year 2007 and later small off
road engine. In California, all small off
road engines must be designed, built,
and equipped to meet the State’s strin
gent anti-smog standards. Sears must
warrant the emission control system on
your small off-road engine for the peri
ods of time listed below provided there
has been no abuse, neglect, or improp
er maintenance of your small off-road
engine. Your emission control system
includes parts such as the carburetor,
the ignition system and the fuel tank
(California only). Where a warrantable
condition exists, Sears will repair your
small off-road engine at no cost to you.
Expenses covered under warranty in
clude diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
COVERAGE: If any emissions related
part on your engine (as listed under
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List)
is defective or a defect in the materials
or workmanship of the engine causes
the failure of such an emission related
part, the part will be repaired or re
placed by Sears. OWNER’S WAR
RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the
small off-road engine owner, you are
responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your op
erator’s manual. Sears recommends
that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your small off-road en
gine, but Sears cannot deny warranty
solely for the lack of receipts or for your
failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance. As the small
off-road engine owner, you should be
aware that Sears may deny you war
ranty coverage if your small off-road
engine or a part of it has failed due to
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance,
unapproved modifications, or the use of
parts not made or approved by the orig
inal equipment manufacturer. You are
responsible for presenting your small
off-road engine to a Sears authorized
repair center as soon as a problem ex
ists. Warranty repairs should be com
pleted in a reasonable amount of time,
not to exceed 30 days. If you have any
questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact
your nearest authorized service center
or call Sears at 1 -800-469-4663.
WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT
DATE: The warranty period begins on
the date the small off-road engine is
purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE:
This warranty shall be for a period of
two years from the initial date of pur
chase. WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. Re
pair or replacement of any warranted
part will be performed at no charge to
the owner at an approved Sears Servi
ce Center, If you have any questions
regarding your warranty rights and re
sponsibilities, you should contact your
nearest authorized service center or call
Sears at 1-800-469-4663, WARRAN
TY PERIOD: Any warranted part which
is not scheduled for replacement as re
quired maintenance, or which is sched
uled only for regular inspection to the
effect of “repair or replace as neces
sary” shall be warranted for 2 years.
Any warranted part which is scheduled
for replacement as required mainte
nance shall be warranted for the period
of time up to the first scheduled replace
ment point for that part. DIAGNOSIS:
The owner shall not be charged for
diagnostic labor which leads to the de
termination that a warranted part is de
fective if the diagnostic work is per
formed at an approved Sears Service
Center. CONSEQUENTIAL DAM
AGES; Sears may be liable for dam
ages to other engine components
caused by the failure of a warranted
part still under warranty. WHAT IS NOT
COVERED: All failures caused by
abuse, neglect, or improper mainte
nance are not covered. ADD-ON OR
MODIFIED PARTS: The use of add-on
or modified parts can be grounds for
disallowing a warranty claim. Sears is
not liable to cover failures of warranted
parts caused by the use of add-on or
modified parts. HOWTO FILE A
CLAIM: if you have any questions re
garding your warranty rights and re
sponsibilities, you should contact your
nearest authorized service center or call
Sears at 1-800-469-4663, WHERE TO
GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty
services or repairs shall be provided at
all Sears Service Centers. Call
1-800-469-4663.
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MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT
AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RE
LATED PARTS: Any Sears approved
replacement part used in the perfor
mance of any warranty maintenance or
repair on emission related parts will be
provided without charge to the owner if
the part is under warranty.
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys
tem: Spark Plug (covered up to mainte
nance schedule), Ignition Module, Muf
fler including catalyst. Fuel Tank
(California only). MAINTENANCE
STATEMENT: The owner is responsible
for the performance of ail required main
tenance as defined in the operator’s
manual.
The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified.
Example: (Year) ERA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA.
IMPORTAHT EMISSION INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO EKH. AND EVAP.
EMISSIONS REGULATIONS FOR SMALL OFF
FAMILWISP.
SERIAL#
MODEL#
ROAD ENGINES
THE AIR INDEX OF THIS ENGINE IS 3
THE LOWER THE AIR INDEX, THE LESS POLLUTION
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
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to
This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use:
59 Moderate (50 hours)
□ Intermediate (125 hours)
□ Extended (300 hours)
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