Craftsman 358.791042 User Manual
32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle
GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ®
Model No.
358.791042
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espa6ol, p. 23
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 _Hou,s listed are Central ]qme)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
545167679 Rev. 2 7/3/08 BRW
Warranty Statement 2 Storage 17
Identification of Safety Symbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 18
Safety Rules 4 Emissions Statement 19
Assembly 10
Operation 11 Parts List 21
Maintenance 15 Spanish 23
Service & Adjustments 16 Parts and Ordering Back Cover
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 Seats 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 normai use in less than one year.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from purchase date if this product is ever
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 E_tates, IL 60179
_DANGER: Use only specified trimmer
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head, spool, and recommended trimmer
line. Never use blades, flailing devices,
wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment is
designed for line trimmer use only. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury.
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I& I_WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause serious injury.
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Read the operator's manual before use. Failure to follow
instructions could result in serious injury. Save operator's
manual.
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.
Hazardzoneforthrownobjects.
•Trimmerlinethrowsobjectsviolently<
• Youandotherscanbeblinded/injured.
• Keepchildren,bystanders,andanimals
50feet(15meters)away.
f _ • I Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing,
| ..._li I Ior clothing with loosing hanging
_O _ ISecure hair above shoulder length.
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• _[I Istraps, ties, tassels, etc< They can
_lllll_ J be caught in moving parts<
Assist handle to be positioned only below
the arrow.
Never allow children to operate this unit<
Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the
reach of children. Store unit and fuel in area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
When servicing unit, use only identical replace-
ment parts.
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before
cleaning or servicing.
_ i o_ruTeAtt_eNul_tGn;eFile _aaZmardorNse;e_m(iiXcP°cUrng°rsst°rkengas°/lene
I flames, or work that can cause sparks).
I_1 se unleaded gasoline and two-stroke oit mixed at a
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<79104
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
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IllWARNING: 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 dangerousf Op-
erator 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
wamings on the unit and in the manual.
Never allow children to operate this unit.
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. Ifyou 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, tong 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.
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• Wearhearingprotection.
• Neverstartorruninsideaclosed
roomorbuilding.Breathingexhaust
fumescankill.
• Keephandlesfreeofoilandfuel.
• Alwayskeepengine 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 tevel 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
Ai_WARNING: Stop unitand dis-
connect the spark plug before per-
forming maintenance (except carbure-
tar 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 oti_er way before using
tile 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
fuet or the unit or while using the unit.
• Avoid spilling fue! or oil. Wipe up alt
fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least t0 feet (3 meters)
away from fueling site before start-
ing engine. Stop engine and allow it
to cool before removing fue{ cap.
• Empty the _el 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 fiJel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, fiJrnaces, 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 _el in area where fiJel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, fiJrnaces, 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 toots on a con-
tinual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the
condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:Thisunitis
equippedwithatemperaturelimiting
mufflerandsparkarrestingscreen
whichmeetstherequirementsofCali-
forniaCodes4442and4443.AllU.S.
forestlandandthestatesofCalifornia,
Idaho.Maine,Minnesota,NewJersey,
Oregon, and Washington require by
taw 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
taw. For normal homeowner use, the
muffler and spark arresting screen wilt
not require any service. After 50 hours
of use, we recommend that your muf-
fler 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 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 all
warnings and instructions in manual
and on attachment.
AJ)&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.
HandEebar
EDGER SAFETY
A_)&WARNING: Inspect the area to
be edged before each use. Remove
ob ects (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 Allow blade tostop
after the fromthe cut.
• Throw away btades 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 slowty 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.
before removing it
• Neverplaceobjectsinsidetheblow-
ertubes,vacuumtubesorblower
outlet.Alwaysdirecttheblowingde-
brisawayfrompeople,animals,
glass,andsolidobjectssuchas
trees,automobiles,wails,etc.The
forceofaircancauserocks,dirt,or
stickstobethrownortoricochet
whichcanhurtpeopleoranimals,
breakglass,orcauseotherdamage.
• Neverrununitwithouttheproper
equipmentattached.Whenusing
yourunitasablower,alwaysinstall
blowertubes.
• Checkairintakeopening,blower
tubesorvacuumtubesfrequently,
alwayswithenginestoppedand
sparkplugdisconnected.Keep
ventsanddischargetubesfreeof
debriswhichcanaccumulateand
restrictproperairflow.
• Neverplaceanyobjectinairintake
openingasthiscouldrestrictproper
airflowandcausedamagetotileunit.
• Neveruseforspreadingchemicals,
fertilizers,orothersubstanceswhich
maycontaintoxicmaterials.
• Toavoidspreadingfire,donotuse
nearleaforbrushfires,fireplaces,
barbecuepits,ashtrays,etc.
BRUSHCUTTERSAFETY
DANGER: Blade can thrust vio-
lently away from material it does not
cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa-
tion of arms or legs.
mIWARNING: Do not use trimmer
head as a fastening device for tile
blade.
_ 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.
Protruding
R_SO
• 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 brushcuttar 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.
• The blade continues to spin after the
throttle is reteased 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 materiat already cut.
_ WARNING: 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.
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