Craftsman 358.792430 User Manual [en, es]

Instruction Manual

CRRFTSMHN

BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT

Model No.

358.792430

NOT DESIGNED FOR USE

WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS

Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List Español

DANGER:

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, !L 60179 U.S.A.

530163558 8/26/02

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments

10 Safety Rules 2 Storage 11 Assembly 5 Parts List 12 Operation 7 Spanish 13

Maintenance Э Parts and Ordering Back Cover

WARRANTY STATEMENT

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® BRUSHCUTTER ATTACH MENT

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Brushcutter Attach

ment is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance

instructions in this manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in materi als or workmanship. This warranty excludes expendable parts that become worn during normal use.

if this Craftsman Brushcutter Attachment is used for commercial purposes, this war ranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. If this Craftsman Brushcut ter Attachment is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty applies only while this product is In use In the United States.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN BRUSHCUT TER ATTACHMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE

UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, iL 60179

SAFETY RULES

ÂWARNING : When using garden

ing appliances, basic safety precau tions should always be followed to re duce the risk of fire and serious injury.

Read and follow all instructions. Fail ure to do so can result in serious injury.

A DANGER: This power tool can be

dangerous! This unit can cause seri ous injury including amputation or

blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instructions

in this manual must be followed to pro vide reasonable safety and efficiency

in using the unit. The operator is re sponsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire instruction manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to

persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never al

low children to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT

A DANGER: Never use flailing de-

A DANGER: Blade can thrust vio

lently away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa tion of arms or legs. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

A WARNING; Blade can throw ob

jects violently. You can be blinded or

injured. Wear eye and leg protection.

ALWAYS WEAR

Eye Protection

Leg

Guards

■■ Boots

^WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects. Blade can throw ob jects violently. Others can be blinded or injured. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

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 protection 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.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and

jewelry or clothing with loosely hang

ing 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

blade.

• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when

you are tired, ill, upset or under influ

ence of alcohol, drugs, or medica

tion. Watch what you are doing; use

common sense.

• Wear hearing protection.

• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

• Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap

when using brushcutter attachment

(see ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

A WARNING: The blade continues

to spin after throttle is released or en gine is turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut you

if accidentally touched. Stop the blade

by contacting the left hand side of coasting blade with material already cut.

^WARNING: Disconnect power-

head spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before per

forming maintenance.

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

for and repair fuel leaks before use.

Keep unit in good working condition.

• Throw away blades that are bent,

warped, cracked, broken, or dam

aged in any other way. Replace trim mer head parts that are cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit.

• Maintain the unit according to recom mended procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Never use flailing devices,

wire, rope, string, etc.

• Use only specified blade; make sure it is properly installed and securely

fastened.

• Never start engine with clutch shroud removed. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury.

• Be sure blade stops turning when engine idles.

• Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end supported to prevent the blade from contacting any object. Hold the unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap for support.

• 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.

• Use a container approved for fuel.

• 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 starting engine.

• Stop engine and allow it to cool be fore removing fuel cap.

• Remove fuel cap slowly.

CUTTING SAFETY

^filf WARNING: Inspect the area to

be cut before each use. Remove ob jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or be come entangled in the blade.

• Keep others including children, ani

mals, bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the engine immediately if you are ap proached.

• Always keep engine on the right-

hand side of your body.

• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do

not overreach.

• Keep blade below waist level.

• Do not raise powerhead engine above

your waist.

• Keep all parts of your body away from blade and muffler.

• Cut from your right to your left.

• Use only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Use only for jobs explained in this

manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stop the powerhead engine before

carrying unit.

• Keep muffler away from your body.

• Allow engine to cool and secure unit

before storing or transporting it in a 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 an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or

open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store unit so the blade cannot acci

dentally cause injury.

• Store unit indoors, out of reach of

children.

SPECIAL 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 abnor

mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood ves sel 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the fol

lowing iist.

Model 358.792430

• Brushcutter Attachment

• Handlebar (with Clamp and Knob)

• Handlebar Clamp Base (with Spacer Tabs)

• Shoulder Strap

• Upper Shoulder Strap Clamp

• Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp (with Spacer Tabs)

• Handlebar Clamp Screws (4)

• Shoulder Strap Clamp Screws (2)

• Attachment Hanger

• Hex Wrench

Examine parts for damage. Do not use

damaged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find

that parts are missing or damaged, call

1-800-235-5878.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your unit is

properly assembled and all fasteners

are secure.

• A hex wrench (provided) is required for assembly.

INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER AT

TACHMENT 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.

Coupler

LOOSEN

Coupler Primary Hole

Guide Recess

Upper Locking/

Tube attachment

Button

A WARNING: Make sure the lock

ing/release button is locked in the pri mary hole and the knob is securely tightened before operating the unit.

HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY

A DANGER: RISK OF CUT. To

avoid serious injury, the barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed as shown on the upper tube of the power-

head to provide a barrier between op erator and the spinning blade. Attach tube clamp above arrow on safety warn

ing decal on the upper tube (powerhead end of unit). Ensure handieter is posi tioned on handlebar clamp between the arrovi/s on the handlebar decal.

NOTE: The tube clamp base has four

spacer tabs attached. These tabs are

provided to adapt this attachment for use with powerheads that have a 1" di ameter upper tube (the tube clamp will

not tighten down securely on the 1" di ameter upper tube without using these spacer tabs). The tabs must be broken off completely before use and placed over the screw holes on the clamp base. These tabs are not needed for power-

heads with a 7/8" upper tube.

HANDLEBAR CLAMP BASE

Spacer Tabs

TIGHTEN Knob

Remove the tube cap from the brushcutter attachment (if present). Position locking/release button of

3. 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.

111“

Spacer Tabs

positioned for use

on 1" diameter upper tube

1. Place the tube clamp over the up per tube above the arrow on the safety decal.

2. Position the clamp base under the upper tube and align the tube

damp and clamp base screw holes (use spacer tabs between tube clamp and clamp base if nec essary to secure clamp, i.e. for 1" diameter upper tube).

Handlebar

POWERHEAD END

Handlebar Clamp between arrows on handlebar decal

LOWER SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP

Spacer Tabs

positioned for use

on 1" diameter

upper tube

Clamp,

Knob

Tube ■ Clamp

Arrow on Safety Decal

ATTACHMENT END

3. Insert four screws into the screw holes.

4. Secure tube clamp by tightening screws with the hex wrench.

5. Position the handlebar as shown, ensuring the handlebar is posi tioned on the handlebar clamp be tween the two arrows on the han dlebar decal.

6. Retighten handlebar by turning clamp knob clockwise until handle bar is secure and stationary in damp (clamp knob cannot be overtightened).

SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY

4^^ WARNING: Proper shoulder

strap and handlebar adjustments must

be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit. The shoul der strap clamp must be installed as shown above the handlebar on the up

per tube (powerhead end of unit).

NOTE: The lower shoulder strap clamp

has two spacer tabs attached. These tabs are provided to adapt this attach ment for use with powerheads that have a 1" diameter upper tube (the shoulder strap clamp will not tighten down se curely on the 1" diameter upper tube without using these spacer tabs). The tabs must be broken off completely be fore use and placed over the screw

holes on the lower shoulder strap damp. These tabs are not needed for power-

heads with a 7/8" upper tube.

1. Place the upper shoulder strap damp over the upper tube above

the handlebar.

2. Position the lower shoulder strap damp under the upper tube and align the upper and lower damp screw holes (use spacer tabs be tween upper and lower clamps if

necessary to secure clamp, i.e. for 1" diameter upper tube).

Upper Shoulder Strap Clamp

POWERHEAD END

Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp

3. Insert two screws into the screw

holes.

4. Secure shoulder strap damp by tightening screws with the hex wrench.

5. insert your right arm and head through the shoulder strap and al

low it to rest on your left shoulder.

Make sure the danger sign is on your back and the hook is to the right side of your waist.

ATTACHMENT END

Screws

NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the

shoulder strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoulder.

6. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be about 6 inches below the waist.

7. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp and lift the tool to the operating

position.

8. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or beginning a cutting operation.

NOTE: It may be necessary to relo cate the shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper balancing of unit.

HARNESS

ADJUSTMENT

FOR BALANCE

4-12 inches above ground

30 inches

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT. Compare the Illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Hanger

BLADE The BLADE Is designed for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch

in diameter. OPERATING THE COUPLER

Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attach ments to be installed. The optional at tachments are:

Edger

..........................

Cultivator

Blower

.........................

.....................

358.792400

358.792410

358.792420

Blade

BLADE SHIELD The BLADE SHIELD provides protection from the spinning blade.

WARNING: Always disconnect

powerhead spark plug before remov

ing or installing attachments.

REMOVING BRUSHCUTTER AT TACHMENT {OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS) CAUTION: When removing or instal

ling attachments, place the powerhead and attachment on a flat surface for stability.

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