Craftsman 358795500 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle

17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 Inch Line

GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358.795500 y Safety p_ _"

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For Occasional Use Only

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.

1-800-235-5878 _.o._ listed are Central Time)

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

530163584 12/19/02

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 16 Safety Rules 3 Troubleshooting Table 17 Assembly 9 Emissions Statement 17 Operation 10 Parts List 19

Maintenance 14 Spanish 21

Service & Adjustments 15 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GASOLINE POWERED

WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER.

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gasoline 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 normal use.

If this Weedwacker Line Trimmer is used for commercial purposes, this warranty ap- plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. If this Weedwacker Line Trimmer is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of pur-

chase. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. WARRANTYSERVICE IS AVAILABLEBYRETURNINGTHE WEEDWACKER LINE TRIMMER

TO THE NEARESTSEARS STOREORSERVICECENTER INTHE UNITEDSTATES. 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, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Only the following Gasoline Powered Combination Gardening Appliance power- head models and their respective attachments have been Classified by Under-

writers Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with the applicable safety requirements.

Powerhead including trimmer attachment .................... 358.795500

Optional brushcutter attachment ............................ 358.792430

Optional blower attachment ................................ 358.792421

The following attachment is Lis!ed by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., in accor- dance with UL Standard 1602, Gasoline-Engine-Powered, Rigid-Cutting Mem-

ber Edgers and Edge-Trimmers."

Optional edger attachment ................................. 358.792400

4re.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 follow all 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 familiar

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 children to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION MANUAL ON THE UNIT

DANGER: Never use blades

with line trimmer attachment. Never use flailing devices with any attach-

ment. This unit (when used with sup- plied line trimmer attachment) is de- signed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories with line trim-

mer attachment will increase the risk of injury.

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4re.WARNING: Trimmer 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

HazardZone

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

If situations occur which are not cov- ered in this manual, use care and

good judgment. If you need assis- tance, contact your Sears Service

Center or call 1-800-235-5878.

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 protec- tion 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. Wear- ing safety leg guards is recom-

mended.

• Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging 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.

• Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, upset or un- der the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.

• Wear hearing protection.

• Never start or run inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust

fumes can kill.

• Keep handles free ofoil and fuel.

• Always keep engine on the right

• hand side of your body.

Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

• Keep trimmer head (or other option- al attachment) below waist level and

away from all parts of your body. Do not raise engine above your waist.

• Keep all parts of your body away

from muffler and spinning line (or

other optional attachment). Keep engine below waist level. A hot muf-

fler can cause serious burns.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or use from unstable

surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.

• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional at- tachments).

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except car- buretor adjustments.

• Look for and replace damaged or loose 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 line at proper length.

• Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diame-

ter Craftsman® brand line. Never

use wire, rope, string, etc.

• Install required shield properly be-

fore using the unit. Use only speci- fied trimmer head; make sure it is

properly installed and securely fas-

tened.

• Make sure unit is assembled cor- rectly as shown in this manual.

• Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line

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 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.

• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all

fuel spills.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before start- ing engine.

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

• Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Allow engine to cool before storing

or transporting in 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 area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open

flames from water heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store unit so line limiter blade can- not accidentally cause injury. 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 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 ab- normal swellings. Prolonged use in

cold weather has been linked to blood vessel 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 anti- vibration system does not guarantee

the avoidance of these problems. Us- ers who operate power tools on a con-

tinual 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 U.S.

forest land and the states of California,

Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by

law that many internal combustion en- igines be equipped with a spark arrest-

ng screen, if you operate in a locale

where such regulations exist, you are

legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts.

Failure to do so is a violation of the

law. For normal homeowner use, the

muffler and spark arresting screen will

not require any service. After 50

hours of use, we recommend that your

muffler be serviced or replaced by a Sears Service Center.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

_ WARNING: Inspect the area to

be trimmed before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails,

wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or

become entangled in line. Hard ob- jects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury.

• Use only for trimming, scalping, mow- ing and sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming.

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

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

_ WARNING: For each optional attachment used, read entire opera-

tors manual before use and follow all warnings and instructions in manual

and on attachment.

i_ WARNING: Ensure handlebar is

installed when using edger or brush- cutter attachments. Attach handlebar

above arrow on safety label on the up- per tube (engine end of unit). If your edger or brushcutter attachment does

not include a handlebar, a handlebar accessory kit (#530071451) is avail-

able from your Sears Service Center.

_Han61ebar

EDGER SAFETY

_WARNING: Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove

objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft. * Blade rotates momentarily after the

trigger is released. The blade can

seriously cut you or others.

* Allow blade to stop before removing

it from the cut.

Blade rotates

* Throw away blades that are bent,

warped, cracked, broken or dam-

aged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

* Do not attempt to remove cut materi-

al nor hold material to be cut when

the engine is running or when cut- ting blade is moving.

* Always keep the wheel and depth

adjusting skid in contact with the

ground.

• Always push the unit slowly over the ground. Stay alert for uneven side- walks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.

• Always use the handlebar when us- ing edger attachment.

BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY

_WARNING: Inspect area before starting unit. Remove all debris and

hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage

during operation.

• Do not set unit on any surface ex- cept a clean, hard area while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge open- ing, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders

or operator.

• Never place objects inside the blow- er tubes, vacuum tubes or blower

outlet. Always direct the blowing de- bris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as

trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The

force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or

sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals,

break glass, or cause other damage.

• Never run unit without the proper equipment attached. When using your unit as a blower, always install

blower tubes.

• Check air intake opening, blower tubes or vacuum tubes frequently, always with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected. Keep

vents and discharge tubes free of debris which can accumulate and

restrict proper air flow.

• Never place any object in air intake opening as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the

unit.

• Never use for spreading chemicals,

fertilizers, or other substances which

may contain toxic materials.

• To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY

DANGER: Blade can thrust vio-

lently away from material it does not cut.

Blade thrust can cause amputation of

arms or legs.

_ WARNING: Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the

blade.

_ WARNING: The blade contin- ues to spin after the throttle is re-

leased or engine 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 the coasting blade with material already cut.

Stop coasting blade by contact

with cut material,

4re.WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove ob-

jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire. etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer line.

• Throw away and replace blades that are bent. warped, cracked, broken

or damaged in any other way.

• Install required shield properly be-

fore using the unit. Use the metal

shield for all metal blade use.

_ WARNING: Only use brushcut- ter attachments that provide a metal

shield with proboscis nose.

• Use only specified blade and make sure it is properly installed and se- curely fastened.

• Cut from your right to your left.

• Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap

with blade (see ASSEMBLY instruc- tions in brushcutter attachment in-

struction manual).

CULTIVATOR SAFETY

i_ WARNING: Rotating tines can

cause serious injury. Keep away from

rotating tines. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before un- clogging tines or making repairs.

_ WARNING: Inspect the area to

be cultivated before starting the unit.

Remove all debris and hard and sharp objects such as rocks, vines, branch- es, rope, string, etc.

• Avoid heavy contact with solid ob- jects that might stop the tines. If

heavy contact occurs, stop the en- gine and inspect the unit for dam- age.

• Never operate the cultivator without

the tine cover in place and properly secured.

• Keep the tines and guard clear of

debris.

• After striking a foreign object, stop

the engine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect the cultivator for

damage. Repair before restarting.

• Disconnect attachment from the

drive engine before cleaning the tines with a hose and water to re-

move any build-up. Oil the tines to prevent rust.

• Always wear gloves when servicing

or cleaning the tines. The tines be- come very sharp from use.

• Do not run unit at high speed unless

cultivating.

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