Craftsman 358795541 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

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

GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®

Model No.

358.795541

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Espa_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.

530163229 8/14/02

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 11
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 12

Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 13
Operation 5 Parts List 15
Maintenance 9 Spanish 18

Service & Adjustments 10 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

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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all. 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.

Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcov-

eredinthismanual,usecareand
goodjudgment.Ifyouneedassis-

tance,contactyourSearsService

Centerorcall1-800-235-5878.

OPERATORSAFETY

•Dressproperly.Alwayswearsafety
glassesorsimilareyeprotection
whenoperating,orperformingmain-

tenance,onyourunit(safety
glassesareavailable).Eyeprotec-

tionshouldbemarkedZ87.

•Alwayswearfaceordustmaskifop-
erationisdusty.

•Alwayswearheavy,longpants,long
sleeves,boots,andgloves.Wear-

ingsafetylegguardsisrecom-

mended.

•Alwayswearfootprotection.Donot
gobarefootorwearsandals.Stay
clearofspinningline.

•Securehairaboveshoulderlength.
Secureorremovelooseclothingor
clothingwithlooselyhangingties,

straps,tassels,etc.Theycanbe
caughtinmovingparts.

•Beingfullycoveredalsohelpspro-
tectyoufromdebrisandpiecesof
toxicplantsthrownbyspinningline.

•StayAlert.Donotoperatethisunit
whenyouaretired,ill,upsetorun-
dertheinfluenceofalcohol,drugs,

ormedication.Watchwhatyouare
doing;usecommonsense.

•Wearhearingprotection.

•Neverstartorruninsideaclosed
roomorbuilding.Breathingexhaust

fumescankill.

•Keephandlesfreeofoilandfuel.

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.

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, edging, scalp-
ing, mowing and sweeping. Do not

use for 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 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.

•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.

Model358.795541

•Trimmer

•Shield

•WingNut(screwedontoshield)

•AssistHandle(withboltandknob)

•ContainerofOil

Examinepartsfordamage.Donot

usedamagedparts.

NOTE:Ifyouneedassistanceorfind

partsmissingordamaged,call

1-800-235-5878.

Itisnormalforthefuelfiltertorattlein
theemptyfueltank.

Findingfueloroilresidueonmuffleris

normalduetocarburetoradjustments
andtestingdonebythemanufacturer.

ASSEMBLY

,_WARNING: If received as-
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure

your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.

Be sure to attach the assist handle to
the unit before you attach the shield.

ATTACHING THE HANDLE

(some units are already assembled)

1. Assemble handle to the unit as
shown; make sure bottom of han-
dle is seated in the groove in the

trigger housing.

NOTE: Knob must be assembled on

the right hand side of the unit as
shown in the illustration.

2. Make sure the bolt is seated in the
hex-shaped hole in the handle.

3. Pivot the handle to a comfortable
position.

4. Tighten knob securely.

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.

Forproperorientationofshield,see
KNOWYOURTRIMMERillustrationinOP-

ERATIONsection.

1. Removewingnutfromshield.

2. Insertbracketintoslotasshown.

3. Pivotshielduntilboltpasses

Shield

Bracket

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/

throughholeinbracket.

4. Securelytightenwingnutontobolt.

Line Limiter Wing

Blade

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR

UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location

of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Assist Handle

nut

Muffler Throttle

ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFF switch is used to stop en-
gine. To stop the engine, move switch

to the OFF position.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes air from
the carburetor and fuel lines and fills

them with fuel. This allows you to start
the engine with fewer pulls on the
starter rope. Activate the primer bulb
by pressing it and allowing it to return
to its original form.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

_LWARNING: Be sureto read
the fuel information in the safety rules

before you begin. If you do not
understand the safety rules, do not

attempt to fuel your unit. Call

1-800-235-5878.

ON/OFF Trigger Trimmer
Switch \

Spark Plug Head

Edge

Choke Lever

Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix

Fill Cap Line Limiter

CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the

engine to aid in cold starting. Activate
the choke by moving the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position. After the en-

gine attempts to start, move the choke

lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once

engine has started, move the choke le-
ver to the OFF CHOKE position.

EDGE GUIDE
The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit

from contacting the ground during

edging.

FUELING ENGINE

slowly when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on

unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good

quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled

Shield

WARNING: Remove fuel cap

Guide

Blade