Craftsman 358.795160 User Manual

Instruction Manual

CRAFTSMfl

32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle

GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358.795160

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Espar_ol

For Occasional Use Only [UL)

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.

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1-800-235-5878 _Ho0_0listed are Central Time)

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

530086199 8/22/01

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 11
Safety Rules 2 TroubIeshooting Table 12

Assembty 4 Emissions Statement 12
Operation 5 Parts List 14

Maintenance 9 Spanish 17
Service & Adjustments 10 Parts and Ordering Back

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN _sGAS POWERED

WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER.

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered

Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to
the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual, Sears will repair, free
of charge, any defect in materials or workmanship.

This warranty excludes nylon line, spark plug, and air filter, which are expendable
parts and become worn during normaI use.

Ifthis Weedwacker tine trimmer is used for commerciaI purposes, this warranty ap-

plies for oniy 90 days from the date of purchase. If this Weedwacker line trimmer is
used for rental purposes, this warranty appties for only 30 days from the date of pur-

chase.
This warranty applies oniy while this product is in use in the United States.

WARRANTY SERV}CEIS AVAILABLEBY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER UNE TRIMMER
TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER INTHE UNtTED STATES

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

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

4_WARNING: When using gar-
dening appliances, basic safety pre-

cautions must always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire and serious

injury. Read and fotiow alt instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous[ Op-

erator is responsible for following
instructions and warnings on unit and in

manual. Read entire instruction manual
before using unit! Be thoroughly famitiar

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 chitdren to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION SAFETYINFORMATION
MANUAL ONTHE UNIT

'_ DANGER: Never use blades or
flailing devices. This unit is designed

for line trimmer use only. Use of any
other accessories or attachments wiII

increase the risk of injury.

_k WARNING: Tdmmer line throws
objects violently. You and others can be

blinded/injured. Wear eye and leg
protection. Keep body parts clear of ro-

tating line.

Eye Protection

_" Boots _)_

Keep children, bystanders, and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop unit im-
mediately if approached.

2

Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcov-
eredinthismanual,usecareand
goodjudgment.Ifyouneedassis-

tance,contactyourSearsService
Centerorcal_1-800-235-5878.

OPERATORSAFETY

• Dressproperly.Alwayswearsafety

gtassesorsimilareyeprotection
whenoperating,orperformingmain-
tenance,onyourunit(safety
g}assesareavailable).Eyeprotec-

tionshoutdbemarkedZ87.

• Alwayswearfaceordustmaskifop-

erationisdusty.

• Alwayswearheavy,longpants,tong

sleeves,boots,andgloves.Wearing
safetytegguardsisrecommended.

• Alwayswearfootprotection.Donot

gobarefootorwearsandats.Stay
clearofspinningline.

• Securehairaboveshoulder_ength.

Secureorremovelooseclothingor
clothingwithtoosetyhangingties,

straps,tassels,etc.Theycanbe
caughtinmovingparts.

• Beingfullycoveredatsohetpspro-

tectyoufromdebrisandpiecesof
toxicplantsthrownbyspinningline.

• StayAlert.Donotoperatethisunit

whenyouaretired,ill,upsetorun-
dertheinfluenceofalcohol,drugs,

ormedication.Watchwhatyouare
doing;usecommonsense.

• Wearhearingprotection.

• Neverstartorruninsideaciosed

roomorbuilding.Breathingexhaust

fumescankitt.

• Keephandlesfreeofoilandfuel.

UNIT/ MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Disconnect the spark ptug before

performing maintenance except car-
buretor adiustments.

• Look for and replace damaged or

toose 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
tine at proper length.

• Use only Craftsman® replacement

tine. Never use wire, rope, string,
etc.

• Instantrequired shield propedy before

using the unit. Use only specified
trimmer head; make sure it is properly
instalIed and securety fastened.

• Make sure unit is assembled cor-

rectly as shown in this manual.

• Make carburetor adjustments with
_ower end supported to prevent Iine

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 inthis manua$ per-

formed by a Sears Service Center.

FUEL SAFETY

• Mix and pour fueI outdoors.

• Keep away from sparks or flames.

• Use a container approved for fuel

• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fue_ or the unit.

• Avoid spilling fue_ or oil, Wipe up aIt
fuet spi}ts.

• Move at least "_0feet (3 meters)
away from fueting site before start-

ing engine.

• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuet cap.

• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable iiquids,

CUTTING SAFETY
,I_, 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 Sine. Hard objects can

damage the trimmer head and be
thrown causing serious injury.

• Use onty for trimming, scaIping, mow-
ing and sweeping. Do not use for edg-

ing, pruning or hedge trimming.

• Keep firm footing and baIance. Do not
overreach.

• Keep aHparts of your body away from
muffler and spinning line. Keep engine

below waist level. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.

• Cut from your _eftto your right. Cutting
on right side of the shietd will throw de-
bns away from the operator,

• Use on}y in daylight or good artificial
_ight.

• Use onty for jobs explained in this

manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Allow engine to coo} before storing or
transporting in vehicle.

• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuet left in
the carburetor by starting the engine

and tetting it run until it stops.

• Store unit and fuet in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open

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

• Storeunitsolinetimiterbladecannot
accidentallycauseinjury.Theunitcan

behungbythetube.

• Storeunitoutofreachofchildren.

SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibra-
tionsthroughprolongeduseofgaso-

linepoweredhandtoolscouldcause
btoodvesselornervedamageinthe

fingers,hands,andjointsofpeople
pronetocirculationdisordersorab-
normalswellings.Prolongedusein

coldweatherhasbeenlinkedtoblood
vesseldamageinotherwisehealthy

people.Ifsymptomsoccursuchas
numbness,pain,tossofstrength,

changeinskincolorortexture,ortoss
offeelinginthefingers,hands,or

joints,discontinuetheuseofthistool

andseekmedicalattention.Ananti-
vibrationsystemdoesnotguarantee
theavoidanceoftheseproblems.Us-

erswhooperatepowertoolsonacon-
tinualandregularbasismustmonitor

closelytheirphysicalconditionand

theconditionofthistool
SPECIALNOTICE: This unit is

equipped with a temperature limiting
muffler and spark arresting screen

which meets the requirements of Cali-
fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.

forest Iand and the states of California,

Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Oregon, and Washington require by
Iaw that many internal combustion en-

gines be equipped with a spark arrest-
ing screen. Ifyou operate in a locale
where such regulations exist, you are

Iegally responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts.

Failure to do so is a violation of the
Iaw. For normal homeowner use, the
muffler and spark arresting screen wilt

not require any service. After 50
hours of use, we recommend that your

muffler be serviced or replaced by a
Sears Service Center.

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list.
Model 358.798160

• Trimmer

• Shield

• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)

• Container of line

• Container of oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not

use damaged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find

parts missing or damaged, call

1-800-235-5878.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in

the empty fuel tank.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is

normal due to carburetor adjustments
and testing done by the manufacturer.

ASSEMBLY

_IIWARNING: 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

handle, be sure it remains between
the trigger and the safety decal.

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Rotate the handle on the tube to an

upright position; retighten wing nut.

INSTALLATION OF CUTTING HEAD
(if not already installed)

1. Push in locking lever and hold.

2. Rotate dust cup until the locking
lever fails into one of the grooves,

Locking Lever

3. Continue to hold in locking lever.
This wilt keep the shaft from turn-

ing while tightening the hex nut.

4. Slide the trimmer head onto the
shaft of the gearbox.

Cutting Heed _-

"_ Alignment

"_ Washer

Hex Nut _

5. Place the alignment washer over
the hex nut.

6. install alignment washer and hex
nut by threading nut onto the shaft

counterclockwise.