Craftsman 358.792442 User Manual

Instruction Manual

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BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT

Model No.

358.792442

NOT DESIGNED FOR USE
WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS

Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
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DANGER:

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Read and folfow 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.

1^00-235-5878 (Houfs listed are Central Time}

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

530164834 1/22/04

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Statement
Identification of Symbols
Safety Rules
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance

10
14

2

Service & Adjustments

2

Storage

2

Parts List 16

5

Spanish 17
Parts and Ordering

Back Cover

14
15

WARR

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT

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 wilt 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 Attach mentis 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 onty 30 days from
the date of purchase.

This warranty applies only white 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

DENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

DANGER! This brushcutter

can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause
serious cf even fatal injury.

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Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the brushcutter.

Always wearapproprlateearprotection, eye protection and head protection.

SAFETY RULES

4&WARNING: 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 alt instructions. Fail
ure to do so can result in serious injury.

A DANGER: This power fool 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
foltow 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

HWARNING: Do not use trimmer

head as a fastening device for the
blade.

 DANGER:

Never use Hailing de-

 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/trimmer line

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

ALWAYS WEAR:

Eye
Protection

Leg
Guards

II

Boots

^WARNING: Hazard zone for
thrown objects. Blade/trimmer line can
throw objects violently. Others can be
blinded or injured. Keep people and
animals 50 feet {15 meters) away.

Thrown

R objects

AwARNING: The biade 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.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress property. 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, tong pants, long
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/blade.

• Secure hair above shoulder length.

Secure or remove loose ciothing 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
dosed room or buitding. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kili.

• 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

Á WARNING: Disconnect power-

head 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 fiaiiing devices,
wire, rope, string, etc.

• Use oniy specified blade or trimmer
head; make sure it is properiy 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 ttie
blade or trimmer line from contacting
any object. Hold the unit by hand; do
not use tie shoulder sfrap 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 starHng engine.

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

• Remove fuel cap slowly.

CUTTING SAFETY

 WARNING: Inspect ttie area to be

cut before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, ««re, string,
etc.) which can be thrown or become
entangled 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 firmiy 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 oniy in dayiight or good artificial
tight.

• Use oniy 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 fuei 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 iimiter
blade on shield cannot accidentally

cause injuiy.

• Store unit indoors, out of reach of

children.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra

tions through proionged use of gaso
line powered hand toois could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or abnor­mai swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood ves
sel damage In otherwise healthy
people. Ifsymptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, ioss of strength.

changa in skin color or texture, or toss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, or

joints, discontinue the use of this toot

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 moni
tor closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the fol
lowing list.

Model 358.792442

• Brushcutter attachment

• Handlebar

• Handlebar mounting bracket for 1"
(2.5 cm) shaft

• Handlebar mounting bracket for 7/8"
g.2 cm) shaft

• Bracket cover (2)

• Shoulder strap

• Upper shoulder strap clamp

• Lower shoulder strap clamp (with
spacer tabs)

• Handlebar bracket screws (4)

• Shoulder strap damp screws (2)

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

• Large nut for installing blade

• Retaining washer

• Cupped washer

• Meta! shield (assembled on brush
cutter attachment)

• Trimmer head

• Plastic shield

• Wing nut (screwed onto 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

A WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat al! steps to ensure your unit is

properly assembled and ail 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.

Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.

Coupler

LOOSEN

TIGHTEN

Remove the shaft cap from the
brushcutter attachment (if present).
Position tocking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of
coupler.
Push the attachment into the cou
pler until the iocking/reiease button
snaps into the primary hole.

5.

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

Coupler Primary Hole

^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

Guide Recess

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 tile upper shaft of the powerhead to
provide a barrier between operator and
the spinning blade. Attach handlebar
mounting bracket above arrow on
safety warning decal on the upper
shaft (powerhead end of unit). Ensure
handlebar is positioned on mounting
bracket at the end of the arrow on the
handlebar decal.