Craftsman 358795521 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

23cc/1.4 cu.in. 2-Cycle

17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.065 In. Line
GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®

Model No.

358.795521

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Espar_ol

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 (Hours listed are Central Time)

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

530163846 1/10/05

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 11
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 12
Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 12

Operation 5 Parts List 14
Maintenance 9 Spanish 16
Service & Adjustments 10 Parts and Ordering Back

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS POWERED

WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER.

For one year 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 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.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLEBY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER LINE TRIMMER

TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER 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/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

_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.

Thb 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 or

flailing devices. This unit is designed

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

increase the risk of injury.

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,_I, 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.

,oteotioo

Keep children, bystanders, and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached
stop unit immediately.

2

Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcov-
eredinthismanual,usecareand
goodjudgment.Ifyouneedassis-

tance,contactyourSearsService

Centerorcall1-800-235-5878.
OPERATORSAFETY

• Dress properly. Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance,
on your unit (safety glasses are avail-

able). Eye protection should be
marked Z87.

• Always wear face or dust mask if op-

eration is dusty.

• Always wear heaW, 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.

• 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 protect

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 under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or

medication. Watch what you are do-
ing; use common sense.

• Wear hearing protection.

• Never start or run inside a closed

room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.

• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Disconnect 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

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 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) diam-

eter Craftsman(R_brand line. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc.

• Install required shield properly before

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

• Make sure unit is assembled correctly

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 performed 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 starting en-

gine.

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

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

CUTTING SAFETY

_,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 line. Hard objects can
damage the trimmer head and be

thrown causing serious injury.

• Use only for trimming, scalping, mow-
ing and sweeping. Do not use for edg-

ing, pruning or hedge trimming.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach.

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

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

• Cut from your right to your left. Cut-
ting on left 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

• Allow engine to cool; secure unit be-
fore 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.

3

• Storeunitsolinelimiterbladecannot
accidentallycauseinjury.Theunit

canbehungbythetube.

• Storeunitoutofreachofchildren.

SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibra-
tionsthroughprolongeduseofgaso-
linepoweredhandtoolscouldcause

bloodvesselornervedamageinthe
fingers,hands,andjointsofpeople

pronetocirculationdisordersorab-
normalswellings.Prolongedusein

coldweatherhasbeenlinkedtoblood
vesseldamageinotherwisehealthy

people.Ifsymptomsoccursuchas
numbness,pain,lossofstrength,

changeinskincolorortexture,orloss
offeelinginthefingers,hands,or
joints,discontinuetheuseofthistool

andseekmedicalattention.Ananti-
vibrationsystemdoesnotguarantee

theavoidanceoftheseproblems.Us-
erswhooperatepowertoolsonacon-

tinualandregularbasismustmonitor

closelytheirphysicalconditionand
theconditionofthistool.

SPECIALNOTICE:Thisunitis
equippedwithatemperaturelimiting

mufflerandsparkarrestingscreen

whichmeetstherequirementsofCali-

forniaCodes4442and4443.AllU.S.
forestlandandthestatesofCalifornia,

Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,NewJersey,
Oregon,andWashingtonrequireby

lawthatmanyinternalcombustionen-

ginesbeequippedwithasparkarrest-

ingscreen.Ifyouoperateinalocale

wheresuchregulationsexist,youare

legallyresponsibleformaintainingthe

operatingconditionoftheseparts.

Failuretodosoisaviolationofthe
law.Fornormalhomeowneruse,the
mufflerandsparkarrestingscreenwill

notrequireanyservice.After50
hoursofuse,werecommendthatyour

mufflerbeservicedorreplacedby

yourSearsServiceCenter.

CARTONCONTENTS
Checkcartoncontentsagainsttilefol-

lowinglist.

Model 358.795521

• Trimmer

• Shield

• 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: 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 label.

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Rotate the handle on the tube to an

upright position; retighten wing nut.

ATTACHING SHIELD
A0&WARNING: 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 limiter blade

which cuts excess line to the proper

length. The line limiter blade (on under-

side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.

For proper orientation of shield, see
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OP-

ERATION section.

1. Remove washer and wing nut from
bolt.

2. Assemble parts as shown.

3. Tighten wing nut securely.

N__OTE_qe!-nove \ Wing Nut

washer and wing Washer
nut from this bolt;
use for assembling

shield.