Craftsman 358792010 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

I P R 0 F E S S I 0 N A L I

28cc/1.7 cu.in. 2-Cycle

GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358.792010

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Espa_ol, p. 20

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.
545212843 Rev. 4 2/16/09 BRW

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 14
Identification of Safety Symbols 3 Troubleshooting Table 15

Safety Rules 4 Emissions Statement 16
Assembly 6

Operation 7 Parts List 18
Maintenance 10 Spanish 20

Service & Adjustments 12 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL FULL WARRANTY
If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three

(3) years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Ser-

vice Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or replace-

ment if repair proves impossible).

This warranty applies for only 1 year 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 peri-

od, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product
warranty period expires. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today!

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.

SearsInstallation 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®.

,_DANGER: Use only specified trimmer

head, spool, and recommended trimmer line.
Never use blades, flailing devices, wire,

rope, string, etc. This unit is designed for line

trimmer use only. Failure to follow these

instructions may result in serious injury.

®®®®

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.

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, 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 loosely hanging
straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can

securehairab°vesh°u'der'ength'

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

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,_/LWARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline
or use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open

flames, or work that can cause sparks).

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

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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.

_WARNIN_I: 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

_, 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.

Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcov-

eredinthismanual,usecareand
goodjudgment.Ifyouneedassis-

tance,contactyourSearsService

Centerorcall1-800-235-5878.

OPERATORSAFETY

•Dressproperly.Alwayswearsafety
glassesorsimilareyeprotection
whenoperating,orperformingmain-

tenance,onyourunit(safety
glassesareavailable).Eyeprotec-

tionshouldbemarkedZ87.

•Alwayswearfaceordustmaskif
operationisdusty.

•Alwayswearheavy,longpants,long
sleeves,boots,andgloves.Wearing

safetylegguardsisrecommended.

•Alwayswearfootprotection.Donot
gobarefootorwearsandals.Stay

clearofspinningline.

•Securehairaboveshoulderlength.
Secureorremovelooseclothingor

clothingwithlooselyhangingties,
straps,tassels,etc.Theycanbe

caughtinmovingparts.

•Beingfullycoveredalsohelpspro-
tectyoufromdebrisandpiecesof

toxicplantsthrownbyspinningline.

•StayAlert.Donotoperatethisunit
whenyouaretired,ill,upsetorun-

dertheinfluenceofalcohol,drugs,
ormedication.Watchwhatyouare
doing;usecommonsense.

•Wearhearingprotection.

•Neverstartorruninsideaclosed
roomorbuilding.Breathingexhaust

fumescankill.

•Keephandlesfreeofoilandfuel.

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.

CUTTING SAFETY
,_ 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 line. Hard objects can

damage the trimmer head and be
thrown causing serious injury.

• Keep others including children, ani-
mals, bystanders, and helpers at least

50 feet (15 meters) away. Bystanders
should be encouraged to wear safety

glasses. Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.

• Use only for trimming, scalping, mow-
ing, edging and sweeping. Do not use
for 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 muf-
fler can cause serious burns.

• Cut only from your right to your left.
Cutting on left side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.

• Use only in daylight or good artificial
light.

• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.

TRANSPORTINGANDSTORAGE

•Stoptheunitbeforecarrying.

•Allowenginetocoolbeforestoring
ortransportinginvehicle.

•Emptythefueltankbeforestoringor
transportingtheunit.Useupfuelleft
inthecarburetorbystartingtheen-

gineandlettingitrununtilitstops.

•Storeunitandfuelinareawherefuel
vaporscannotreachsparksoropen

flamesfromwaterheaters,electric
motorsorswitches,furnaces,etc.

•Storeunitsolinelimiterbladecan-
notaccidentallycauseinjury.The
unitcanbehungbytheshaft.

•Storeunitoutofreachofchildren.

Thisunitisnotequippedwithananti-
vibrationsystemandisintendedfor

occasionaluseonly.

SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibra-

tionsthroughprolongeduseofgaso-

linepoweredhandtoolscouldcause
bloodvesselornervedamageinthe

fingers,hands,andjointsofpeople

pronetocirculationdisordersorab-
normalswellings.Prolongedusein

coldweatherhasbeenlinkedtoblood
vesseldamageinotherwisehealthy

people.Ifsymptomsoccursuchas
numbness,pain,lossofstrength,

changeinskincolorortexture,orloss

offeelinginthefingers,hands,or
joints,discontinuetheuseofthistool
andseekmedicalattention.Ananti-

vibrationsystemdoesnotguarantee
theavoidanceoftheseproblems.Us-

erswhooperatepowertoolsonacon-

tinualandregularbasismustmonitor
closelytheirphysicalconditionandthe

conditionofthistool.

SPECIALNOTICE:Thisunitis
equippedwithatemperaturelimiting

mufflerandsparkarrestingscreen

whichmeetstherequirementsofCali-

forniaCodes4442and4443.AllU.S.
forestlandandthestatesofCalifornia,

Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,NewJersey,
Oregon,andWashingtonrequireby
lawthatmanyinternalcombustionen-

ginesbeequippedwithasparkarrest-

ingscreen.Ifyouoperateinalocale

wheresuchregulationsexist,youare

legallyresponsibleformaintainingthe

operatingconditionoftheseparts.

Failuretodosoisaviolationofthe
law.Fornormalhomeowneruse,the
mufflerandsparkarrestingscreenwill

notrequireanyservice.After50hours
ofuse,werecommendthatyourmuf-
flerbeservicedorreplacedbya

SearsServiceCenter.

CARTONCONTENTS
Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-

lowinglist.

Model358.792010

•Trimmer

•Shield

•WingNut(screwedontoshield)

•Containerofline

•Containerofoil

•Bumpfeedtrimmerhead
Examinepartsfordamage.Donot

usedamagedparts.
NOTE:Ifyouneedassistanceorfind
partsmissingordamaged,call

1-800-235-5878.
Itisnormalforthefuelfiltertorattlein

theemptyfueltank.

Findingfueloroilresidueonmuffleris

normalduetocarburetoradjustments
andtestingdonebythemanufacturer.
ASSEMBLY

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

your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.

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.

ATTACHING SHIELD
_/LWARNING: 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
KNOWYOUR TRIMMER illustration in

OPERATION section.