Craftsman 358.792441 User Manual [en, es]

Instruction Manual

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BRUSHCUTXER ^"yT^VCHMENT

Model No.

358.792441

NOT DESIGNED FOR USE

WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS

Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
Español

DANGER:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

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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 (Hours listed are Central Time)

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

530164038 4/23/03

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Statement 2

identification of Symbols 2
Safety Rules 2
Assembly 5
Operation 10

Maintenance 14

Service & Adjustments
Storage
Parts List
Spanish
Parts and Ordering

Back Cover

14
15
16
17

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT

For one year from the date of purchase, vi/hen 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.

Ifthis 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

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

DANGER! This brushcutter

can be dangerousi Careless or
Improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

»WARNING: When using garden

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

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

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

Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the brushcutter.

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

^WARNING: Do not use trimmer
head as a fastening device for the
blade.

À DANGER:

Never use flailing de-

vices.

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.

«»WARNING: Blade/trimmer line

can throw objects violently. You can be
blinded or injured. Wear eye and leg
protection.

ALWAYS WEAR:

Eye
Protection

If Leg

I ■ Guards

Boots

Thrown

objects

SB

WARNING: Hazard zone for

thrown objects. Biade/trimmer line can
throw objects violently. Others can be
blinded or injured. Keep people and
animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

^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 accidentaily touched. Stop the blade
by contacting the left hand side of
coasting blade with material already
cut.

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. Stay
clear of spinning line/blade.

• 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 line/
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

^WARNING: Disconnect power­head spark piug (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 oniy specified blade or trimmer
head; make sure it is properly in
stalled and securely fastened.

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

• Be sure blade or trimmer head stops
turning when engine idles.

• Make carburetor adjustments with the
lower end supported to prevent the
blade or trimmer iine 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 cooi be
fore removing fuel cap.

• Remove fuel cap slowly.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be

cut before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,
etc.) which can be thrown or become
entangied in the blade or trimmer line.

• 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 right­hand side of your body.

• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach.

• Keep blade/trimmer head below
waist level.

• Do not raise powerhead engine above
your waist.

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

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

• 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 or line limiter
blade on shield cannot accidentally
cause injury.

• Store unit indoors, out of reach of
children.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra

tions through prolonged use of gasoline
povi/ered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir
culation disorders or abnormal swellings.

Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in other
wise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture,

ASSEMBLY

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. Users

who operate power tools on a continual

and regular basis must monitor closely
their physicai condition and the condition
of this tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the fol
lowing list.

Model 358.792441

• 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)

• Large nut for installing blade

• Cupped washer

• Trimmer head

• 4-point weed blade (assembled on
brushcutter attachment)

• Wing nut (screwed onto shield)

• Metal shield (assembled on brush
cutter attachment)

• Plastic shield

• Attachment Hanger

• Hex Wrench

• Container of line

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 reguired
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

TIGHTEN

2. Remove the tube cap from the
brushcutter attachment (if present).

3. Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of
coupler.

4. Push the attachment into the cou
pler until the locking/release button
snaps into the primary hole.

5. Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clock
wise.

Coupler Primary Hole

Upper

Tube

^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.

Locking/
Release

Button

Knob

Guide Recess

■X

Lower

Attachment

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 power­head 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 handlebar is posi

tioned on handlebar clamp between the

arrows 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 power­heads with a 7/8" upper tube.

HANDLEBAR CLAMP BASE

Spacer Tabs

Spacer Tabs
positioned for use
on 1" diameter
upper tube

1. Place the tube clamp over the upper
tube above the arrow on the safety
decal.

2. Position the clamp base under the
upper tube and align the tube clamp
and clamp base screw holes {use
spacer tabs between tube clamp
and clamp base if necessary to se
cure clamp, i.e. for 1" diameter up
per tube).

Handlebar

\iL

POWERHEAD
END

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
clamp (damp knob cannot be
overtightened).

SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY

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 clamp.
These tabs are not needed for power-

heads with a 7/8" upper tube.

LOWER SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP

Spacer Tabs

LDER STI

gb|s

Handlebar Clamp
between arrows on
handlebar decal

Clamp^jSlKtii

Knob

Tube
Clamp

f V Arrow on

Safety Decal

/

ATTACHMENT END

Insert four screws into the screw
holes.

4^

4^

1. Place the upper shoulder strap
clamp over the upper tube above
the handlebar.

2. Position the lower shoulder strap
clamp under the upper tube and
align the upper and lower clamp
screw holes (use spacer tabs be
tween upper and lower clamps if
necessary to secure clamp, i.e. for

1" diameter upper tube).

-— Spacer Tabs

positioned for use

on 1" diameter

upper tube

POWERHEAD
END

upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp

30 inches

Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp

3. Insert two screws into the screw
holes.

4. Secure shoulder strap clamp 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

CONFIGURiNG YOUR UNIT

You can configure your unit using a trim

mer head for grass and light weeds, or a

weed blade for cutting grass, weeds,

and brush up to 1/2 inch in diameter. To
assemble your unit, go to the section for

the desired configuration and follow the

instructions.

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION ­TRIMMER HEAD

NOTE: Remove the blade and metal

shield before attaching the plastic shield
and trimmer head. To remove blade,

align hole in the dust cup with the hole
in the side of the gearbox by rotating

the blade. Insert a small screwdriver

into aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while loosening the
blade nut. Rerrrove blade nut by turning
clockwise. Remove the screwdriver.
Rerrrove both washers and blade. To
remove metal shield, loosen and re
move the four mounting screws. See AT

TACHING THE METAL SHIELD and

INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE for

illustrations. Be sure to store all parts
and instructions for future use.

INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER
HEAD
NOTE: Before installing the trimmer

head, make sure the dust cup and re

taining washer are positioned on the

shaft of the gearbox. The retaining

washer must be positioned with the

raised section toward the gearbox.

1. Align hole in the dust cup with the
hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the dust cup.

2. Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the

shaft from turning while tightening
trimmer head.

Screwdriver

N.

While holding the screwdriver in

3.
position, thread trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclock

Only tighten hand tighti

wise.

4. Remove the screwdriver.

ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD

^WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of
thrown objects to the operator and oth
ers and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the
proper length. The line limiter blade
(on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.

3. Pivot shield until bolt passes
through hole in bracket.

4. Tighten the wing nut securely.

Slot \

Shield Nut

■

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - WEED

BLADE

WEED
BLADE

NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and

plastic shield before attaching the metal
shield and installing the weed blade. To

remove the trimmer head, align hole in
the dust cup with the hole in the side of
the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.

Insert a small screwdriver into aligned

holes. This will keep the shaft from turn

ing while loosening the trimmer head.

Rerrrove the trimmer head by turning

clockwise. Remove the screwdriver. To

remove the plastic shield, loosen and

remove wing nut. Pivot shield to release

bracket from slot. See INSTALLATION OF

THE TRIMMER HEAD and ATTACHING
THE PLASTIC SHIELD for illustrations. Be

sure to store all parts and instructions for
future use. Never use the trimmer head
with the metal blade installed.

ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD

WARNING: The metal shield

must be properly installed on the tool

anytime the tool is used with a blade.
The forward tip of the metal shield

helps to reduce the occurrence of

blade thrust which can cause serious

injury such as amputation to the opera
tor or bystanders. Failure to install the

shield in the position shown can result

in serious injury to the operator. The

length of the shield must be aligned
with the length of the tube.

1. Place the metal shield under the
gearbox, and align the screw holes.

2. Insert and thread the 4 mounting
screws through the holes of the

earbox and the metal shield.

f

ighten evenly and securely with

the hex wrench provided.

INSTALLATION OF THE METAL

BLADE

WARNING: Wear protective

gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to avoid in
jury. The blade is sharp and can cut
you even when it is not moving.

^WARNING: Do not use any
biades> or fastening hardware other than
the washers and nuts shown in the fol
lowing illustrations. These parts must be
provided by Sears and instalied as
shown beiow. Faiiure to use proper parts
can cause the biade to fly off and seri
ously hurt you or others.

NOTE: The dust cup and retaining

washer are located on the gearbox shaft
and not in the parts bag. All other fas
teners mentioned in the following as
sembly steps are in the parts bag.

1. Remove the retaining washer from
the threaded shaft of the gearbox.
Leave the dust cup on the shaft.

2. Instali the blade and the retaining
washer over the threaded shaft.

3. Make sure the raised part of the re
taining washer is facing the gearbox

and the raised area fits into the hoie
in the center of the blade.

4. Slide the biade and retaining
washer onto the shaft of the gear
box.

5. Place the cupped washer onto the
shaft. Make sure the cupped side
of the washer is toward the blade.

6. Install the blade nut by threading
onto the shaft counterclockwise.

NOTE: Make sure ali parts are in place

as illustrated, and the blade is sand

wiched between the dust cup and the

retaining washer. There shouid be no
space tetween the biade and the dust

cup or the retaining washer.

7. Align hoie in dust cup with hole in
side of gearbox by rotating the

blade.

8. Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while tightening
the blade nut.

Screwdriver

9. Tighten blade nut firmly with a
wrench while holding screwdriver
in position.

10. Rerrrove the screwdriver.

11. Turn blade by hand. If the blade
binds against the shield, or ap
pears to be uneven, the blade is
not centered, and you must rein
stall.

NOTE: To remove blade, insert screw

driver into aligned holes. Unthread the
nut and remove parts. Be sure to store
parts and instructions for future use.

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.

BLADE

The BLADE is designed for cutting
grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch
in diameter.

TRIMMER HEAD

The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line
and is designed for cutting grass and
light weeds-

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

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

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

358.792401

358.792410

358.792421

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.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.

BLADE SHIELD

The BLADE SHIELD provides protection
from the spinning blade.

TRIMMER SHIELD

The TRIMMER SHIELD provides protec
tion from the spinning trimmer head.

Upper Tube

Coupler

Lower

Attachment

TIGHTEN ’' Knob

2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.

Locking/Release
Button

/ Coupler]

Lower Attachment

While securely holding the upper

3.
tube, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.

\

Upper Tube

10