Craftsman 358791170 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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33cc/2.0 cu.in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358.791170

• 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. 545212845 Rev. 2 1/12/09 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 period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a pro-

rated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your

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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.

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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dt_DANGER: Use only specified trimmer

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

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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.

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 straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can

secureha'rab°vesh°u'der'ength.

be caught in moving parts.

Assist handle to be positioned only below

the arrow.

Neverallowchildrentooperatethisunit.

Storeunitindoorsinahigh,dryplaceoutofthe

reachofchildren.Storeunitandfuelinareawhere

fuelvaporscannotreachsparksoropenflames

fromwaterheaters,electricmotorsorswitches, furnaces,etc.

Whenservicingunit,useonlyidenticalreplace-

mentparts.

Alwaysstopunitanddisconnectsparkplugbefore

cleaningorservicing.

_J o_rusWeAthReNuInNitGn:eFire_aZmardorNepVa_l_smlX,cPO_rngrsStorktngtsCpline

Iflames,orworkthatcancausesparks).

Use unleaded gasoline and two-stroke oil mixed at a ratio of 40:1 (2.5%).

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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 ...................... 358.79117

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 operation 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

_ILWARNING: 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.

•Makecarburetoradjustmentswith lowerendsupportedtopreventline

fromcontactinganyobject.

•Keepothersawaywhenmakingcar- buretoradjustments.

•UseonlyrecommendedCraftsman accessoriesandreplacementparts.

•Haveallmaintenanceandservice notexplainedinthismanualper- formedbyaSearsServiceCenter.

FUELSAFETY

•Mixandpourfueloutdoors

•Keepawayfromsparksorflames

•Donotsmokeorallowsmokingnear fuelortheunitorwhileusingtheunit

•AvoidspillingfueloroilWipeupall fuelspillsbeforestartingengine

•Moveatleast10feet(3meters) awayfromfuelingsitebeforestart-

ingengineStopengineandallowit tocoolbeforeremovingfuelcap

•Emptythefueltankbeforestoringor transportingtheunitUseupfuelleft

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 ]eft

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.

_I_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

brushcutterattachmentdoesnot includeahandlebar,ahandlebar

accessorykit(#530071451)isavail- ablefromyourSearsServiceCenter.

EDGERSAFETY

WARNING:Inspecttheareato

beedgedbeforeeachuse.Remove objects(rocks,brokenglass,nails, wire,etc.)whichcanbethrownbythe

bladeorcanwraparoundtheshaft. &WARNING:Bladerotatesmo-

mentarilyafterthetriggerisreleased. Thebladecanseriouslycutyouor

others.Allowbladetostopbeforere-

movingitfromthecut.

•Throwawaybladesthatarebent, warped,cracked,brokenordam-

agedinanyotherway.Replace partsthatarecracked,chipped,or

damagedbeforeusingtheunit.

•Donotattempttoremovecutmateri-

alnorholdmaterialtobecutwhen theengineisrunningorwhencut-

tingbladeismoving.

•Alwayskeepthewheelanddepthad- justingskidincontactwiththeground.

•Alwayspushtheunitslowlyoverthe ground.Stayalertforunevenside- walks,holesintheterrain,large

roots,etc.

BLOWER/VACUUMSAFETY

,_/kWARNING: 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 except 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 opening, 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 it does not

cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa- tion of arms or legs.

,_ WARNING: Do not use trimmer

head as a fastening device for the blade.

• 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.

Stop coasting bJ_debycontact , _

,_ 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.

_ILWARNING: Only use brushcut- ter attachments that provide a metal

shield with protruding nose.

Protruding

• 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

_IkWARNING: Rotating tines can cause serious injury. Keep away from

rotating tines. Stop the engine and

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

,_ WARNING: 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.

• Disconnect attachment from the drive engine before cleaning the tines with

a hose and water to remove any build-up. Oil 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

DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not attempt to clear

away cut material when the blade is in

motion. Make sure engine is stopped,

the spark plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has stopped moving

before removing jammed material

from the cutting blade. Do not grab or

hold the unit by the cutting blade.

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,_ 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, 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

_/LWARNING: 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.

WAR NI N G: 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: 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 6 inches (15 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

before continuing. Contact Sears Service for repair or replacement of affected parts as necessary.

SNOW THROWER SAFETY

,_ILWARNING: 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.

_/LWARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head

protection when operating this unit

with a pole pruner attachment.

dlIWARNING:Neverleanoverdis- chargechute.Rocksordebriscould

bethrownintotheeyesandfaceand

causeseriousinjuryorblindness.

WARNING:Inspectthearea

wheretheunitistobeused.Remove objectsthatcouldbethrownordam-

agetheunit.Someobjectsmaybe

hiddenbyfallensnow--bealertfor

thepossibility.

• Directmaterialdischargeawayfrom glassenclosures,automobiles,etc.

• Donotrunengineathighspeed whilenotremovingsnow.

• Beattentivewhenusingthesnow- thrower,andstayalertforholesin

theterrainandotherhiddenhaz- ards.

• Makesuretherotorwillspinfreely beforeattachingthesnowthrowerto

thepowerhead.

• Iftherotorwillnotrotatefreelydue tofrozenice,thawtheunitthorough-

lybeforeattemptingtooperate underpower.

• Keeptherotorclearofdebris.

• Donotthrowsnownearother people.Thesnowthrowercouldpro- pelsmallobjectsathighspeed

causinginjury.

• Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stop theengine,disconnectsparkplug

andinspectthesnowthrowerfor damageandrepairifnecessarybe- forerestartingunit.

• Neveroperatethesnowthrowernear glassenclosures,automobilesand

trucks.

• Neverattempttousethesnow-

throweronaroof.

• Neveroperatethesnowthrowernear windowwells,dropoffs,etc.

• Neverdischargesnowontopublic roadsornearmovingtraffic.

• Clearsnowfromslopesbygoingup anddown;neveracross.Usecau-

tionwhenchangingdirections.Nev- erclearsnowfromsteepslopes.

• Letsnowthrowerrunforafewmin- utesafterclearingsnowsomoving

partsdonotfreeze.

• Lookbehindandusecarewhen backingup.Exercisecautionto avoidslippingorfalling,especially

whenoperatinginreverse.

• Knowhowtostopquickly.

CARTONCONTENTS Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-

lowinglist.

Model 358,791170

• 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

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

forming any assembly procedures.

_I, WARNING: If received as- sembled, repeat all steps to ensure

your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT

CAUTION: When installing trimmer

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

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.

Coupler

Shipping protector

TIGHTEN

2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.

3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer attachment (if present).

LOOSEN

Knob

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

"_1 t Guide Recess

Upt_er Locking/ Att_tchment

Shaft Release

Button

_WARNING: Make surethe lock-

ing/release button is locked in the pri-

mary hole and the knob is securely tightened before operating the unit. All attachments are designed to be used in

the primary hole unless otherwise stated in the applicable attachment op-

erator's manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to serious injury or damage

to the unit.

For proper orientation of shield, see KNOWYOUR TRIMMER illustration in

OPERATION section.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3. Pivot shield until bolt )asses through hole in bracket.

Shield

Slot

4. Reinstall wing nut and tighten securely.

WingNut

Locking/Release Button in Primary Hole

For assembly of optional attachments

(see list on page 13), refer to the ASSEMBLY section of the applicable attachment operator's manual.

ATTACHING SHIELD

,_/kWARNING: 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.

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.

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 _,_

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Trimmer '_

Head Sha_ ..... _ - 2N/STOP _

, __u_'_ Primer Bulb Starter Handle

J Muffler

Line Limiter Blade

Throttle Trigger J

Coupler _,__

Start Lever

ON/STOP SWITCH

The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger handle and is used to stop the

engine. To stop the engine, push and release the engine ON/STOPswitch.

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

_WARNIN_I: Be sureto 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

_LWARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling.

This engine is certified to operate on

unleaded gasoline. Before operation,

gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled

engine oil. We recommend Craftsman

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.

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 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 Alcoholblendedfuels(calledgasohol orusingethanolormethanol)canat-

tractmoisturewhichleadstosepara- tionandformationofacidsduringstor-

age.Acidicgascandamagethefuel systemofanenginewhileinstorage.

Toavoidengineproblems,emptythe fuelsystembeforestoragefor30days

orlonger.Drainthegastank,startthe

engineandletitrununtilthefuellines andcarburetorareempty.Usefresh fuelnextseason.

Neveruseengineorcarburetorclean-

erproductsinthefueltankorperma-

nentdamagemayoccur.

SeetheSTORAGEsectionforaddition- alinformation.

HOWTOSTOPYOURUNIT

• Releasethethrottletrigger.

• PushandreleasetheengineON/

STOPswitch.Theswitchwillauto- maticallyreturntotheONposition.

Wait5secondsbeforeattemptingto

restartunittoallowswitchtoreset.

ON/STOPSwitch

HOWTOSTARTYOUR UNIT

'_WARNING: Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

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Starting Position

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and

runs.

1. Set unit on a flat surface.

2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6

times.

3. Move the start lever to the START

position.

Primer Bulb

Start Lever

4. This unit has the Sim-pulTM starting system. You do not have to pull the

starter rope handle sharply or brisk- ly. Pull starter rope handle with a controlled and steady motion until

engine starts and runs.

5. Allow unit to run for 10-15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger

to disengage the starting system (start lever returns to RUN position)

and begin normal operation.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE Pull starter rope handle with a

controlled and steady motion until

engine 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

ENGINE or following the starting in-

struction steps shown on the unit.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by

placing the start lever in the RUN posi-

tion. Fully squeeze throttle trigger.

Pull the starter rope handle repeatedly

while squeezing throttle trigger 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 TM FEATURE

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

be installed. The optional attachments

are:

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

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

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

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

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

Starter Handle

)Muffler

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

moving or installing attachments. REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-

MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT-

TACHMENTS)

CAUTION: When removing or instal- ling attachments, place the unit on a

flat surface for stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.

Upper Shaft

Coupler

LOOSEN

Attachment

TIGHTEN Knob

Press and hold the locking/release button.

Locking/Release Button

stated in the applicable attachment op-

erator's manual. Using the wrong hole

could lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.

Locking/Release Button in Primary Hole

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To maximize operating efficiency, do

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

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS USE:

Hearing Protection _-i

Eye Protection

Cou_ Upper Shaft

Attachment

3. While securely holding the engine and upper shaft, pull the attach-

ment straight out of the coupler.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-

MENTS

1. Remove the shaft cap from the at- tachment (if present).

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 clockwise.

Coupler Primary Hole

_/ Guide Recess

t_pa__ _°e___sO/ Attachment

Button

,_WARNING: Make surethe 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

Long Pants

Shoes Heavy _,ill_

Cutfrom yourleffto yourright.

_/L 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 following:

• 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 left to your right 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 full throttle. At lower speeds, there

is less engine noise and vibration.

Alwaysreleasethethrottletriggerand allowtheenginetoreturntoidle

speedwhennotcutting.

HOWTOSTOPYOURUNIT

•Releasethethrottletrigger.

•PushandreleasetheengineON/

STOPswitch.

CUTTINGMETHODS

,_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 line does the

Line crowded into

work_

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.

Scalping

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.

Mowing

Right

• 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 throttle 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.

3 inches (8 cm) abow

ground

Wrong

Trimming

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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