Craftsman 358791620 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

Weedwacker

Gas Trimmer

20cc/1.2 cu.in. 2-Cycle

15 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line

Model No.

358.791620

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Eapar_ol, p. 19

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,o,isted are Central Time)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
545177386 Rev. 2 3/26/08 BRW

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 13
Identification of Safety Symbols 2 Troubteshooting Chart 14

Safety Rules 4 Emissions Statement 15
Assembiy 6

Operation 7 Parts List 17
Maintenance tl Spanish 19

Service & Adjustments 12 Parts and Ordering Back

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON GAS WEEDWACKER
When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, ffthis product fails due

to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return
it to any Sears store or Sears Service Center in the United States for free repair (or re-

placement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty excludes cutting line, spark plug and air fiiter, which are expendabie

parts that can wear out from normal 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 rentat 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

_DANGER: Use only specified trimmer

head, spoot, and 0.080 inch (2 mm) recom-

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mended trimmer line. Never use blades, flail-
ing devices, wire, rope, string, etc. This

unit is designed for line trimmer use only.
Failure to foIIow these instructions may

result in serious injury.

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I_ I'_WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! CareIess or

improper use can cause serious injury.

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Read the operator's manual before use. Failure to follow
instructions coutd 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 heavy, tong pants, long sleeve

boots and gloves,

Hazardzoneforthrownobjects.

• Trimmerlinethrowsobjectsviolently.

• Youandotherscanbeblinded/injured.

• Keepchildren,bystanders,andanimals
50feet(t5meters)away.

• _'_ I Do not wear jeweIry, loose clothing,

0 _ ISecure hair above shoulder length.

| _ v,j Ior clothing with loosing hanging

_. _ _ Istraps, ties, tassels, etc. They can

_W / be caught in moving parts.

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I Never allow children to operate this unit.

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Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the
reach of children. Store unit and fuet in area where

fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or switches,

furnaces, etc,

When servicing unit, use onty identical replace-
ment parts.

Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before
cleaning or servicing.

1o--_rusweatReNulrNitGn:eFaire _aaZmardorNse;se_sm(iXciPOcUr4gOrsStOrke4aSo°pline

Jflames, or work that can cause sparks).

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

dI_IWARNING:Whenusinggar-
deningappliances,basicsafetypre-

cautionsmustalwaysbefollowedto

reducetheriskoffireandserious
injury.Readandfollowattinstructions.

This power unit can be dangerous!

Operator is responsible for foIIowing
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 wilI follow the instructions and
warnings on the unit and in the manual.

Never allow children to operate this unit.

OPERATOR'S SAFETYINFORMATION
MANUAL ONTHE UNET

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DANGER: Never use blades or
flailing devices. This unit is designed
for line trimmer use only. Use of any

other accessories or attachments 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 calt 1-800-235-5878.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress properly. Always wear safety

giasses or simitar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance,
on your unit (safety glasses are avail-
able). Eye protection should be
marked Z87.

• Always wear face or dust mask if op-

eration is dusty.

• Always wear heavy, long pants, tong

sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety teg guards is recommended.

• Always wear foot protection, Do not

go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay
clear of spinning line.

• Secure hair above shoulder tength.

Secure or remove loose clothing or
clothing with toosely hanging ties,

straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.

• Being fully covered also hetps protect

you from debris and pieces of toxic
piants thrown by spinning line.

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• Stay atert. Do not operate this unit
when you are tired, ill, upset or under
the influence of alcohot, drugs, or

medication. Watch what you are do-
ing; 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.

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

_WARNING: Stop unitand dis-
connect the spark plug before per-

forming maintenance (except carbure-
tor adjustments).

• Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look for

and repair fuel leaks before use, Keep
in good working condition.

• Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or dam-

aged in any other way before using
the unit.

• Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep cutting line

at proper length.

• Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter
line, Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

• Install required shield properly before
using the unit. Use onty specified trim-

mer head; make sure it is properly
installed and securely fastened.

• Make sure unit is assembled correctly
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 onty recommended accessories
and replacement parts.

• Have atl maintenance and service not
explained in this manual performed 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
fueI or the unit.

• Avoid spilling fueI or oit. Wipe up alI
fuel spills.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting en-

gine. 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

inthecarburetorbystartingtheen-
gineandlettingitrununtil_tstops.

• Storeunitandfuelinareawherefuel
vaporscannotreachsparksoropen

flamesfromwaterheaters,electric
motorsorswitches,furnaces,etc.

• AlwaysstoregasoIineinacontainer
approvedforflammableliquids.

CUTTINGSAFETY

,_ WARNING: Inspect the area be-
fore each use. Remove objects

(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.)

which can be thrown by or become
entangled in tine. Hard objects can

damage the trimmer head and be
thrown causing serious injury.

• Use only for trimming, scalping, mow-
ing and sweeping. Do not use for edg-

ing, pruning or hedge trimming.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach.

• Keep all parts of your body away from
muffler and spinning line. Keep engine

below waist level A hot muff{er can
cause serious bums.

• Cut from your right to your left. Cutting
on left side of the shield will throw de-

bris away from the operator.

• Use only in daylight or good artificial
light.

• Use only for jobs expIained in this

manual,

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stop the unit before carrying.

• Allow engine to cool; secure unit be-
fore storing or transporting in vehicle.

• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuet left

in the carburetor by starting the en-
gine and tetting it run until itstops.

• 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 timiter blade cannot
accidentally cause injury. The unit

can be hung by the tube.

• 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 peopIe

prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normat swellings. Prolonged use in

cotd weather has been Iinked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise heatthy
peopte, tf symptoms occur such as

numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin cotor or texture, or toss

of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
ioints, discontinue the use of this tool

and seek medical attention.
An anti-vibration system does not

guarantee the avoidance of these
problems. Users who operate power

tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical

condition and the 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
Iaw that many internal combustion en-
gines be equipped with a spark arrest-

ing screen. Ifyou operate in a locale
where such regulations exist, you are

tegally responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts.

Failure to do so is a violation of the
Iaw. 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 your
Sears Service Center.

CARTONCONTENTS
Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-

Iowingtist.

Model 358.791620

• Trimmer

• Shield

• 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

normat due to carburetor adjustments
and testing done by the manufacturer.

ASSEMBLY
,I_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 aIt
fasteners are secure.

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
_WARNING: When adjusting the

assist handle, be sure it remains above
the safety label and betow 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.

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 tine limiter blade
which cuts excess line to the proper

length. The line limiter btade (on under-
side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.

For proper orientation of shield, see
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER iIlustration in

OPERATION section.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3. Pivot shield until bo_tpasses
through hole in bracket.

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto boIt.

Shield

Slot

Bracket

PIVOT Blade Nut

Line Umiter Wing