Craftsman 358795180 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

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32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle
GASOLINE BRUSHWACKER ®

Model No.

358.795180

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Espa_ol

For Occasional Use Only

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 <Hours listed are Central Time)

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

530088128 12/3/01

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 15
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 16

Assembly 5 Emissions Statement 16
Operation 8 Parts List 18

Maintenance 13 Spanish 21
Service & Adjustments 14 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS POWERED
BRUSHWACKER ® BLADED TRIMMER.

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered
Brushwacker is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating

and maintenance instructions in the instruction 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 normal use.
If this Brushwacker is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for only 90

days from the date of purchase. If this Brushwacker 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 BRUSHWACKER 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/817WA, H offman Estates, IL 60179

dlIIWARNING: When using gar-
dening appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions must always be followed to

reduce the risk of fire and serious
injury.

,_ DANGER: This power tool can
be dangerous! This unit can cause se-

rious 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 SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT

,_ 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: Trimmer line can
throw objects violently. You and others

can be blinded or injured. Wear safety
glasses and leg protection.

WEAR:

ALWAYSEye_ Thrown-'_

tt Protection_ ObjectsI

.. LegGuardsi_°_

Boots

A(}/LWARNING: 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.

___ _td z°ne

_WARNING: Do not use trimmer

head as a fastening device for the
blade.

WARNING: The blade continues

to spin after the throttle is released or,

engine is turned off. The coasting blade

can throw objects or seriously cut if ac-
cidentally touched. Stop the blade by

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

Stop coasting
blade by contact

with cut material.

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OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when

operating, or performing maintenance
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 protect
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 medication.
Watch what you are doing; use com-
mon 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

with a blade (see ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

_ILWARNING: Stop unitand dis-
connect the spark plug before per-

forming maintenance (except carbure-
tor adjustments).

• 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 unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep blade
sharp. Keep cutting line at the proper

length.

• Use only Craftsman <_brand replace-
ment line. Never use wire, rope,

string, etc.

• Install required shield properly before
using the unit. Use the metal shield
for all metal blade use. Use the plastic
shield for all line trimmer use.

• 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.

•Besurebladeortrimmerheadstops
turningwhenengineidles.

•Makecarburetoradjustmentswith
thelowerendsupportedtoprevent

bladeortrimmerlinefromcontacting
anyobject.Holdunitbyhand;donot

usetheshoulderstrapforsupport.

•Keepothersawaywhenmakingcar-
buretoradjustments.

•UseonlyrecommendedCraftsman_
accessoriesandreplacementparts.

• Haveallmaintenanceandservicenot
explainedinthismanualperformedby

yourSearsServiceCenter.

FUELSAFETY

• Mixandpourfueloutdoors

• Keepawayfromsparksorflames

• Useacontainerapprovedforfuel

• Donotsmokeorallowsmokingnear
fuelortheunitorwhileusingtheunit

•Avoidspillingfueloroil Wipeupall
fuelspillsbeforestartingengine

• Moveatleast10feet(3meters)
awayfromfuelingsitebeforestart-

ingengine

•Stopengineandallowittocoolbe-
foreremovingfuelcap

• Emptythefueltankbeforestoringor
transportingtheunitUseupfuelleft

inthecarburetorbystartingtheen-
gineandletting it run until it stops

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

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

• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids

CUTTING SAFETY

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

become entangled in the Made or

trimmer head

• Keep others including children, ani-
mals, bystanders, and helpers at ]east

50 feet (15 meters) away Stop engine
immediately if you are approached

• 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 or trimmer head below
waist ]eve] Do not raise engine

above your waist

• Keep all parts of your body away
from blade, trimmer head, and muf-

fler when engine is running A hot
muffler can cause serious burns

• Cut from your left to your right

Cutting on right side of the 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 unit before carrying

• Keep muffler away from your body

• Allow the engine to cool and secure
the unit before storing or transport-
ing 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 so the blade or line limiter
blade cannot accidentally cause in-

jury. The unit can be hung by the
tube.

• Store unit out of reach of children.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-

tions through prolonged use of gasoline

powered hand tools could cause blood

vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,

hands, and joints of people prone to cir-

culation disorders or abnormal swell-

ings Prolonged use in cold weather

has been linked to blood vessel dam-
age 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 atten-
tion An anti-vibration system does not
guarantee the avoidance of these prob-

lems Users who operate power tools
on a continual and regular basis must

monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this tool

SPECIAL NOTICE: 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 US
forest land and the states of California,

Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey,

Oregon, and Washington require by law
that many internal combustion engines

be equipped with a spark arresting
screen If you operate in a locale where

such regulations exist, you are legally

responsible for maintaining the operat-

ing condition of these parts Failure to
do so is a violation of the law For nor-

mal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require

any service After 50 hours of use, we

recommend that your muffler be ser-
viced or replaced by your Sears Service

Center

CARTONCONTENTS
Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-

lowinglist.

Model 358.795180

• Brushcutter

• Blade Shield Screws (4)

• Cupped Washer

• Large Nut for installing Blades

• Hex Wrench

• Metal Shield

• Plastic Shield

• Shoulder Strap with Warning

• 4-Point Weed Blade

• 8-Point Weed Blade

• Trimmer Head (assembled on unit)

• Handlebar (assembled on unit)

• 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

_WARNING: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before per-

forming any assembly procedures.
,_LWARNING: If received as-

sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all

fasteners are secure.
TOOLS REQUIRED

• Hex Wrench (provided)

• Adjustable Wrench

ADJUST AND SECURE THE HAN-

DLEBAR

DANGER: To avoid serious inju-

ry, the barrier portion of the handlebar
must be adjusted and remain installed

as shown to provide a barrier between
operator and the spinning blade. The

handlebar clamp must be positioned
between the arrows on the handlebar

decal.

1. Lift handlebar to upright position.

Handlebar

2,

Rotate handlebar/clamp counter-
clockwise toward engine until
clamp falls into groove of base.

Handlebar

Clamp ',,

Clamp

3. Place the handlebar in a comfort-

able position.

4. Retighten handlebar by turning

clamp knob clockwise until handle-
bar is secure and stationary in

clamp base (clamp knob can not
be overtightened).

ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP

WARNING: Proper shoulder

strap and handlebar adjustments are

required before starting the engine.

1. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for
fit and balance before starting the

engine or beginning a cutting opera-
tion.

2. 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.

NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the

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

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

waist.

4. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp
located between the trigger handle

and the handlebar clamp base and
lift the tool to the operating position.

Handlebar

Base

CONFIGURINGYOURUNIT

Youcanconfigureyourunitusinga
cuttingheadforgrassandlight

weeds,oraweedbladeforcutting
grass,weeds,andbrushupto1/2

inchindiameter.Toassembleyour
unit,gotothesectionforthedesired

configurationandfollowtheinstruc-

tions.
ASSEMBLYINFORMATION-

TRIMMERHEAD

,,t-Gearbox

l_,_/--- Dust Cup

Cutting Head. _ WasherRetaining

Hex Nut _.,_

Alignment

_=_"_..... Washer

TRIMMER
HEAD

NOTE: Remove the blade and metal

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

push in locking lever and hold. Rotate
blade nut until the locking lever falls into

one of the grooves in the dust cup.

Continue to hold the locking lever. This

will keep the shaft from turning while

loosening the blade nut. Remove blade
nut by turning clockwise. Release lock-
ing lever. Remove both washers and
blade. To remove metal shield, loosen

and remove the four mounting screws.

See Aq-IACHING THE METAL SHIELD and
INSTALLATIONOF THE METAL BLADE for
illustrations. Be sure to store all parts

and instructions for future use.

INSTALLATION OF THE CUTTING
HEAD (if not already installed)

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. Push in locking lever and hold.

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

Locking Lever

5. Place the alignment washer over
the hex nut.

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

counterclockwise.

NOTE: It will be necessary to use a

deep socket to tighten the hex nut. The

hex nut must be centered in the hole of

the cutting head before tightening.

7. Tighten nut securely (10-12 ft-lbs).

8. Release locking lever.

ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
,_/kWARNING: The shield must be

properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of

thrown objects to the operator and
others and is equipped with a line lim-

iter 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 Bracket\ X _'_,_

• L>'-. \_,N_'_d_) Wing Nut

Shield f-----_ ......

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - WEED

BLADES

WEED
BLADES

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

ing while tightening the hex nut.

4. Slide the trimmer head onto the

shaft of the gearbox.