Craftsman 358795531 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

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25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 Inch Line

GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®

Model No.

358.795531

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Espa_ol

For Occasional Use Only _U U

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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.

530163855 4/10/03

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

Operation 5 Parts List 14
Maintenance 8 Spanish 16
Service & Adjustments 9 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 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/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.

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 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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_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

/ Hazard 7one

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.

OPERATORSAFETY

•Dressproperly.Alwayswearsafety
glassesorsimilareyeprotection

whenoperating,orperformingmain-
tenance,onyourunit(safety

glassesareavailable).Eyeprotec-

tionshouldbemarkedZ87.

• 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 of oil and fuel.

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 coo] 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 muf-
fler can cause serious burns.

• Cut only from your right to your left.
Cutting 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 ve-

hicle.

• 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.

•Storeunitandfuelinareawhere
fuelvaporscannotreachsparksor
openflamesfromwaterheaters,

electricmotorsorswitches,fur-
Races,etc.

•Storeunitsolinelimiterbladecan-
notaccidentallycauseinjury.The

unitcanbehungbythetube.

•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

Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-

lowinglist.

Model 358.795531

• Trimmer

• Shield

• Wing Nut (screwed onto 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
,_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
KNOWYOUR TRIMMER illustration in OP-

ERATION section.

1. Remove wing nut from shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3. Pivot shield until bolt passes
through hole in bracket.

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Shield

Line Limiter Blade Nut

Slot

J

Bracket

Wing