Craftsman 358795660 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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21cc/1.3 cu.in. 2-Cycle

GASOLINE HEDGE TRIMMER

Model No.

358.795660 - 22 in. Blade

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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; 10 am-7 pm, Sun

1-800-235-5878 _Hourslisted are Central Time)

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

530087716 12/20/00

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 9
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 10
Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 11

Operation 5 Repair Parts List 13
Maintenance 7 Spanish 15

Service & Adjustments 8 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS POWERED HEDGE

TRIMMER

For one (1) year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered

Hedge Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operat-
ing and maintenance instructions in the operator's manual, Sears will repair, free

of charge, any defects in materials or workmanship.
This warranty excludes spark plug, air filter, and the blade which are expendable
parts and may become worn during normal use.

Ifthis Hedge Trimmer is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for only
90 days from the date of purchase. If this Hedge Trimmer is used for rental purposes,
this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. This warranty ap-

plies only while this product is used in the United States.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE HEDGE TRIMMER TO THE

NEAREST SEARS 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., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

_ DANGER - THIS POWER TOOL
CAN BE DANGEROUS! This unit can

cause serious injury including amputa-
tion or blindness to the operator and

others. The warnings and safety in-
structions in this manual must be

Safety I
Glasses Boots

Blades move I Allow blades to stop _ WARNING :

momentarily I before removing Blades move momentarily after the trigger

_,_."._ after the I them from the cut. is released.

_,€_ trigger is I _'_.._ • The blades can seriously cut you or

d. others,

followed to provide reasonable safety
and efficiency in using this unit.
The operator is responsible for follow-
ing the warnings and instructions in this

manual and on the unit. Never allow
children to use this tool.

WARNING:
Blades can throw objectsviolently.

• You can be blinded or injured.

• Wear safety glasses.

WARNING:
Hazard zone for thrown objects

• Blades can throw objects vioientiy.

• Others can be blinded or injured.

• Keep people and animals 30 feet
(10 m) away.

• Allow blades to stop before
removing them from the cut.

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4_WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can re-

sult in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT

• Read your Operator's Manual care-
fully until you completely understand
and can follow all warnings and

safety rules before operating the unit.

• Restrict unit to users who understand
and will follow all warnings and safety

rules in this manual and on the unit.

PLAN AHEAD

• Always wear eye protection when op-
erating, servicing, or performing main-
tenance on unit. Wearing eye protec-

tion will help to prevent brush or debris
from being thrown or ricocheting into
eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury.

• Wear hearing protection when using
this unit.

• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove jewelry, loose

clothing, or clothing with loosely
hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.

• Do not operate unit when you are tired,
ill, upset, or if you are under the influ-

ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals away from work area a mini-
mum of 30 feet (10 m) when starting
or operating unit.

• Inspect the area before starting the
unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-

jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.
that can ricochet, be thrown, or other-

wise cause injury or damage during
operation.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause

sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.

• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;
store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated

place; use an approved, marked con-
tainer for all fuel purposes.

• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the unit.

• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running.

• Wipe up fuel spills before starting the
engine.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site before

starting engine.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

• Inspect unit before each use for
worn, loose, missing, or damaged
parts. Do not use until unit is in
proper working order.

• Keep outside surfaces free from oil
and fuel.

DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE-Blade

moves momentarily after the trigger is
released. Do not attempt to clear away

cut material when the blade is in mo-
tion. Make sure the switch is in the OFF

position, the spark plug wire is discon-
nected, and the blade has stopped

moving before removing jammed mate-
rial from the cutting blade. Do not grab
or hold the unit by the cutting blade.

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

exhaust fumes can kill.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or

where explosive vapors or carbon
monoxide build up could be present.

• Do not overreach or use from unsta-
ble surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm

footing and balance at all times.

• Do not raise unit above your shoul-
ders; the cutting blade can come

dangerously close to your body.

• Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from
the cutting blade.

• Keep the cutting blade and air vents
free from debris.

• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

• Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described

in the Operator's Manual performed
by Sears Service.

• Disconnect spark plug before per-
forming maintenance except for car-
buretor adjustments.

• Do not use a cutting blade that is
bent, warped, cracked, broken, or
damaged in any other way. Have
worn or damaged parts replaced by
your Sears Service Center=

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• Use only recommended Craftsman
cutting blades and replacement
parts; use of any other parts may
void your warranty and cause dam-

age to your unit.

• Empty fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting
engine and letting it run until it stops.

• Hand carry the unit with the engine
stopped and the muffler and cutting

blade away from your body.

• Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel
tank, and secure the unit before stor-

ing or transporting it in a vehicle.

• Do not store the unit or fuel in a
closed area where fuel vapors can

reach sparks or an open flame from
hot water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store the unit so the cutting blade
cannot accidentally cause injury.

• Store in a dry area out of reach of
children.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Your hedge trim-
mer is equipped with a temperature
limiting muffler and spark arresting

screen which meets the requirements
of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All

U.S. forest land and the states of Cali-
fornia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington re-
quire by law that many internal com-
bustion engines be equipped with a

spark arresting screen. If you operate
a hedge trimmer in a state or 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 re-
quire any service. After 50 hours of

use, we recommend that your muffler
be serviced or replaced by your Sears

Service Center.
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 abnor-

mal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood ves-

sel 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.

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list.
Model 358.795660

• Hedge Trimmer

• 2-Cycle Engine Oil

• Scabbard

NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to

rattle in the empty fuel tank.

ASSEMBLY

No assembly is required.

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