Craftsman 358.791071 User Manual

Operator's Manual
32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle
GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®
Model No.
358.791071
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Parts List
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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 _Hoo_slisted are Centrat Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 545154227 Rev. 1 7/3/07 BRW
Warranty Statement 2 Storage 16 Identification of Symbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 17
Safety Rules 3 Emissions Statement 18 Assembly 8 Operation 10 Parts List 20 Maintenance 14 Spanish 22
Service & Adjustments 15 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 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
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! 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
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.
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_&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 ap- proached.
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: Disconnect the spark plug before performing mainte-
nance except carburetor 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(_ replacement 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.
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 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.
_WARNING: 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 fromthe 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 amputa-
tion of arms or legs.
4t_WARNING: Do not use trimmer 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.
Protrudin g
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.
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.
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with cut mat_ L
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41WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove ob-
jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
dMI=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.
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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Disconnectattachmentfromthedrive enginebeforecleaningthetineswith
ahoseandwatertoremoveany build-up.Oilthetinestopreventrust.
Alwaysweargloveswhenservicingor cleaningthetines.Thetinesbecome
verysharpfromuse.
Donotrununitathighspeedunless cultivating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: RiSK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROMBLADE - Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is
released. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade 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
triggeris
eased.
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.
_bWARNING: 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.
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.
Inspect the area be-
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4_WARNING: 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 (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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