Craftsman 358.792443 User Manual [en, es]
Operator’s Manual
CRRFTSMRN
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
Model No.
358.792443
NOT DESIGNED FOR USE
WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
Español, p. 17
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
9
am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat, or 10 am-7 pm. Sun.
1 ^00-235-5878 (Hours listed are Centra! Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530164972 9/12/06
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 14
Identification of Symbols 2
Safety Rules
Assembly
Operation 10
Maintenance 14 Parts and Ordering Back Cover
Storage 15
2
Parts List 16
5
Spanish 17
WARRANTY STATEMENT
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of pur
chase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in
the United States for free repair {or replacement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty excludes expendable parts that can wear out from normal use in
less than one year.
This warranty applies for only 30 days from purchase date if this product is used
for commercial or rental 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
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
DANGER! This brushcutter
can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and bead protection,
SAFETY RULES
 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 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
Read and understand the
operator's manual before
using the brushcutter.
and instructions in this manual and on
the unit. Read the entire operator’s
manual before assembling and using
the uniti 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.
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
 DANGER:
vices.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNiT
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/trimmer line
can throw objects 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. Biade/trimmer line can
throw objects violently. Others can be
blinded or injured. Keep people and
animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
^WARNING: Do not use trimmer
head as a fastening device for the
blade.
Thrown
objects
iS
a WARNING; The blade continues
to spin after throttle is released or engine
is turned off. The coasting blade can
throw objects or seriously cut you if acci
dentally touched. Stop the blade by con
tacting 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. Hi, 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 plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before per
forming maintenance.
• Look for and roplacG 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 biade
sharp. Never use flailing devices,
wire, rope, string, etc.
• Use only 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 line 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
A 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
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 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 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 anfivibration 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
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol
lowing list.
Model 358.792443
• Brushcutter attachment
• Handlebar
• Handlebar mounting bracket for 1''
{2.5 cm) shaft
• Handlebar mounting bracket for 7/8"
(2.2 cm) shaft
• Bracket cover (2)
• Shoulder strap
• Upper shoulder strap clamp
• Lower shoulder strap clamp (with
spacer tabs)
• Handlebar bracket screws (4)
• Shoulder strap clamp screws (2)
• 4-point weed blade (assembled on
brushcutter attachment)
• Large nut for installing blade
• Retaining washer
• Cupped washer
• Metal 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
^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
TIGHTEN
2.
Remove the shaft cap from the
brushcutter attachment (if present).
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
Uooer Looking/
Release
Knob
Guide Recess
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. Us
ing the wrong hole could lead to serious
injury or damage to the unit.
Locking/Reiease ,
Button in Primary Hole
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 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.
NOTE: Two mounting brackets are in
cluded with this attachment. Both brack
ets are provided to adapt this attach
ment for use with powerheads that have
either a 1" {2.5 cm) diameter or a 7/8"
(2.2 cm) diameter upper shaft. The cor
rect bracket must be used to ensure that
the handlebar is mounted securely to
the upper shaft before use.
1. Place the mounting bracket over
the upper shaft above the arrow on
the safety label. Be sure to use
the correct mounting bracket for
either the 1" (2.5 cm) or 7/8" (2.2
cm) diameter upper shaft.
2. Position one of the bracket covers
under the upper shaft and align the
mounting bracket and the bracket
cover screw holes. Insert two
screws into the screw holes.
3. Secure the mounting bracket by
tightening the screws with the hex
wrench.
4. Locate the decal on the handlebar.
This decal includes an arrow. Posi
tion the handlebar with the mount
ing bracket at the end of the arrow.
5. Position the second bracket cover
over the handlebar. Align the
mounting bracket and the bracket
cover screw holes. Again make
sure the handlebar is at the end of
the arrow.
6. Insert two screws and hand tighten
only. Be sure the handlebar is
installed correctly; then, tighten each
screw securely with the hex wrench.
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 shaft (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 shaft (the shoulder
strap clamp will not tighten down se
curely on the 1" diameter upper shaft
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 shaft.
LOWER SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP
Spacer Tabs
-----
Spacer Tabs
positioned for use
on 1" diameter
upper shaft
1. Place the upper shoulder strap
clamp over the upper shaft above
the handlebar.
2. Position the lower shoulder strap
clamp under the upper shaft and
align the upper and lower clamp
screw holes (use spacer tabs be
tween upper and lower clamps if
necessary to secure damp, i.e. for
1" diameter upper shaft).
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
POWERHEAD
END
Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp
3. Insert two screws into the screw
holes.
ATTACHMENT
END
Screws
4. Secure shoulder Strap clamp by
tightening screws with the hex
wrench.
5. insert your right arm and head
through the shouider strap and ailow it to rest on your left shouider.
Make sure the danger sign is on
your back and the hook is to the
right side of your waist.
NOTE; A one-half twist is buiit 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
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. Remove blade nut by turning
clockwise. Remove the screwdriver.
Remove 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.
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 f/2 inch (1 cm) in
While holding the screwdriver in
position, thread trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclock
Only tighten hand tight!
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 iimiter biade
(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.
Bracket ,
Slot \ k\ /X
Shield
Wing Nut
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 instailed.
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 instail 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 shaft.
1. Place the metai shield under the
gearbox, and align the screw holes.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - WEED
BLADE
NOTE; Remove the trimmer head and
plastic shield before attaching the metal
shield and installing the weed biade. To
remove the trimmer head, align hole in
the dust cup with the hoie 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.
Remove the trimmer head by turning
2. Insert and thread the 4 mounting
screws through the holes of the
gearbox and the metal shield.
Tighten evenly and secureiy 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
blades, or fastening hardware other than
the washers and nuts shown in the fol
lowing iilustrations. These parts must be
provided by Sears and installed as
shown below. Failure to use proper parts
can cause the blade to fly off and seri
ously hurt you or others.
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NOTE; The dust cup and retaining
washer are located on the gearbox shaft
and not in the parts bag. Al! 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. Install 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 hole
in the center of the blade.
4. Slide the blade and retaining washer
onto the shaft of the gearbox.
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 ail parts are in place
as illustrated, and the blade is sand
wiched between the dust cup and the
retaining washer. There should be no
space between the blade and the dust
cup or the retaining washer.
7. Align hole 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.
9. Tighten blade nut firmly with a
wrench while holding screwdriver
in position.
10. Remove the screwdriver.
11. Turn blade by hand. If the blade
binds against the shield, or appears
to be uneven, the blade Is not cen
tered, and you must reinstall.
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.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
READ THIS OPERATOR'S 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
BLADE
The BLADE is designed for cutting
grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch
{1 cm) 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................................... 71-79240
Cultivator
.............................
Blower
...
Pruner
^WARNING: Always disconnect
powerhead spark plug before remov
ing or installing attachments.
............. ..............
................................
71-79241
71-79242
71-79245
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 Shaft
Coupler
DOSEN
Attachment
TIGHTEN Knob
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
^ Coupler
Attachment
3. While securely holding the upper
shaft, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.
Upper Shaft
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