Craftsman 358.795800 User Manual [en, es]
Operator’s Manual
32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle
GASOLINE BRUSHWACKER®
DANGER:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
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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.
530164363 9/12/06
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Statement 2 Storage 16
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 17
Assembly 5 Emissions Statement 18
Operation 9 Parts List 20
Maintenance 13 Spanish 22
Service & Adjustments 15 Parts and Ordering Back Cover
WARRANTY STATEMENT
TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® GAS BRUSHWACKER®
When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of pur
chase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in
the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty excludes cutting line, blade, spark plug and air filter, which are ex
pendable parts that can wear out from normal use in less than one year.
This warranty applies for only 30 days from purchase date if this product is used
for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
SAFETY RULES
a WARNING: When using gar
dening appliances, basic safety pre
cautions must always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire and serious
injury.
A DANGER: This power tool can
be dangerous! This unit can cause se
rious injury including amputation or
blindness to the operator and others.
The warnings and safety instructions
in this manual must be followed to pro
vide reasonable safety and efficiency
in using the unit. The operator is re
sponsible for following the warnings
and instructions in this manual and on
the unit. Read the entire operator’s
manual before assembling and using
the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to
persons who read, understand, and
follow the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the unit. Never al
low children to operate this unit.
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
MM DANGER: Blade can thrust vio
lently away from material it does not
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa
tion of arms or legs. Keep people and
animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
^WARNING: Trimmer line can
throw objects violently. You and others
can be blinded or injured. Wear safety
glasses and leg protection.
ALWAYS WEAR:
p g Leg Guards
^WARNING: Hazard zone for
thrown objects. Blade/Trimmer line
Eye^^
Protection
Boots
Always use;
• Hearing protection
• Eye protection
• Head protection
Thrown
Objects
S!
can throw objects violently. Others can
be blinded or injured. Keep people
and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
mm WAR NIN G: Do not usg trim mer
head as a fastening device for the
blade.
^WARNING; The blade continues
to spin after the throttle is released or,
engine is turned off. The coasting blade
can throw objects or seriously cut if ac
cidentally touched. Stop the blade by
contacting the right hand side of the
coasting blade with material already cut.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance
on your unit. (Safety glasses are
available.) Eye protection should be
marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op
eration is dusty.
• Aiways wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety ieg guards is recommended.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelry or clothing with loosely hang
ing 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/blade.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under influ
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use com
mon sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run the engine inside
a closed room or building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill,
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel,
• Always use the handlebar and a
properly adjusted shoulder strap
with a blade (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
^WARNING: Stop unit and dis
connect 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 unit in good working condition.
• Throw away blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or dam
aged in any other way. Replace trim
mer head parts that are cracked,
chipped, broken, or damaged in any
other way before using the unit.
• Maintain unit according to recom
mended procedures. Keep blade
sharp. Keep cutting line at the prop
er length. ^
• Use only Craftsman®' brand replace
ment line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.
• Install required shield properly before
using the unit. Use the metal shield
for all metal blade use. Use the plastic
shield for all line trimmer use.
• Use only specified blade or trimmer
head; make sure it is properly in
stalled and securely fastened.
• NGVGr Start GnginG with clutch
shroud rGmoved. The dutch can fly
off and cause SGrious injury.
• Be sure blade or trimmer head stops
turning when engine idles.
• Make carburetor adjustments with
the lower end supported to prevent
blade or trimmer line from contacting
any object. Hold unit by hand; do not
use the shoulder strap for support.
• 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
your 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 or while using the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet {3 meters)
away from fueling site before start
ing engine.
• Stop engine and allow it to cool be
fore removing fuel cap.
• 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 fue!
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
^WARNING; Inspect the area to
be cut before each use. Remove ob
jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
string, etc.) which can be thrown or
become entangled in the blade or
trimmer head.
• Keep others including children, ani
mals, bystanders, and helpers at least
50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop engine
immediately if you are approached.
• Always keep engine on the righthand side of your body.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach.
• Keep blade or trimmer head below
waist level. Do not raise engine
above your waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from blade, trimmer head, and muf
fler when engine is running. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
• Cut from your left to your right.
Cutting on right 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
• Stop the unit before carrying.
• Keep muffler away from your body.
• Allow the engine to cool and secure
the unit before storing or transport
ing it in a 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 so the blade or line limiter
blade cannot accidentally cause in
jury. The unit can be hung by the
shaft.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
This unit is not equipped with an anti
vibration system and is intended for
occasional use only.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir
culation disorders or abnormal swell
ings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linted to blood vessel dam
age 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 atten
tion. An anti-vibration system does not
guarantee the avoidance of these prob
lems. Users who operate power tools
on a continual and regular basis must
monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this tool.
SPECIAL NCTiCE: 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 engines
be equipped with a spark arresting
screen. If you operate in a locale where
such regulations exist, you are legally
responsible for maintaining the operat
ing condition of these parts. Failure to
do so is a violation of the law. For nor
mal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol
lowing list.
Model 358.795800
• Brushcutter
• Cupped washer
• Large nut for installing blades
• Hex wrench
• Handlebar
• Bracket cover
• Bracket cover screws (2)
• Metal blade shield
• Blade shield screws (4)
• 4-Point weed blade
• 8-Point weed blade
• Plastic shield
• Wing nut (screwed onto shield)
• Trimmer head (assembled on unit)
• Shoulder strap with warning
• Container of line
• 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: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before per
forming any assembly procedures.
^ WARNING: if received as
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Hex Wrench (provided)
• Adjustable Wrench
• Phillips Screwdriver
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR
A DANGER: To avoid serious inju
ry, the barrier portion of the handlebar
must be installed as shown to provide a
barrier between operator and the spin
any service. After 50 hours of use, we
recommend that your muffler be ser
viced or replaced by your Sears Service
Center.
ning blade.
1. Locate the decal on the handlebar.
This decal includes an arrow. Posi
tion the handlebar with the mount
ing bracket at the end of the arrow.
2. Position the bracket cover over the
handlebar. Again make sure the
handlebar is at the end of the arrow.
3. insert screws and hand tighten
only. Be sure the handlebar is
installed correctly; then, tighten
each screw securely with the hex
wrench.
liWARNING: Proper shoulder
strap and handlebar adjustments must
be made with the engine completely
stopped before using unit.
1. Insert your right arm and head
through the shoulder strap and al
low it to rest on your left shoulder.
Make sure the danger sign is on
your back and the hook is to the
right side of your waist.
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the
shoulder strap to allow the strap to rest
flat on the shoulder.
2. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook
to be about 6 inches below the
waist.
3. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp
located between the trigger handle
and the handlebar clamp base and
lift the tool to the operating position.
4. Try on shoulder strap and adjust
for fit and balance before starting
the engine or beginning a cutting
operation.
NOTE: It may be necessary to relo
cate the shoulder strap clamp on the
shaft for proper balancing of unit.
TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP:
1. Loosen and remove both clamp
screws.
2. Place the upper shoulder strap
clamp over the shaft.
3. Position the lower shoulder strap
clamp under the shaft and align
the upper and lower clamp screw
holes.
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Screws
4. Insert two screws into the screw
holes.
5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by
tightening screws with a hex
wrench.
30 inches
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a cut
ting head for grass and light weeds, or
a weed blade for cutting grass, weeds,
and brush up to 1/2 inch In diameter. To
assemble your unit, go to the section for
the desired configuration and follow the
instructions.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION TRIMMER HEAD
NOTE: Remove the blade and metal
shield before attaching the plastic shield
and trimmer head. To remove blade,
align hole in the dust cup with the hole
in the side of the gearbox by rotating
the dust cup. Insert a small screwdriv
er into aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while loosening the
blade nut. Remove blade nut by turning
clockwise. Remove the screwdriver.
Remove both washers and blade. To
remove metal shield, loosen and re
move the four mounting screws. See
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD and
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE for
illustrations. Be sure to store ali parts
and instructions for future use.
INSTALLATION OF THE CUTTING
HEAD (if not already installed)
NOTE: Before installing the trimmer
head, make sure the dust cup and re
taining washer are positioned on the
shaft of the gearbox. The retaining
washer must be positioned with the
raised section toward the gearbox.
1. Align hole in the dust cup with the
hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the dust cup.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while tightening
trimmer head.
While holding the screwdriver in
position, thread trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclock
wise. Only tighten hand tight!
4. Remove the screwdriver.
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
A 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 lim
iter blade which cuts excess line to the
proper length. The line limiter blade
(on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. insert bracket into slot on shield.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes
through hole in bracket.
4. Tighten the wing nut securely.
in the side of the gearbox by rotating
the dust cup. Insert a small screwdriver
into aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while loosening the
trimmer head. Remove the trimmer
head by turning clockwise. Remove the
screwdriver. To remove the plastic
shield, loosen and remove wing nut.
Pivot shield to release bracket from slot.
See INSTALLATION OF THE CUTTING
HEAD and ATTACHING THE PLASTIC
SHIELD for illustrations. Be sure to store
all parts and instructions for future use.
Never use the trimmer head with the
metal blade installed.
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD
^WARNING: The metal shield
must be properly installed on the tool
anytime the too! is used with a blade.
The forward tip of the metal shield
helps to reduce the occurrence of
blade thrust which can cause serious
injury such as amputation to the oper
ator or bystanders. Failure to install
the shield in the position shown can
result in serious injury to the operator.
The length of the shield must be
aligned with the length of the shaft.
1. Place the metal shield under the
gearbox, and align the screw holes.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - WEED
BLADES
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and
plastic shield before attaching the metal
shield and installing one of the weed
blades. To remove the trimmer head,
align hole in the dust cup with the hole
2. Insert and thread the 4 mounting
screws through the holes of the
gearbox and the metal shield.
Tighten evenly and securely with
the hex wrench provided,
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL
BLADE
^ WARN IN G: Wear protective
gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to avoid inju
ry. The blade is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving,
A WARNING : Do not use any
blades, or fastening hardware other
than the washers and nuts shown in the
following illustrations. These parts must
be provided by Sears, and installed as
shown below. Failure to use proper
parts can cause the blade to fly off and
seriously hurt you or others.
NOTE: The dust cup and retaining
washer are located on the gearbox
shaft and not in the parts bag. All other
fasteners mentioned in the following as
sembly steps are in the parts bag.
1. Remove the retaining washer from
the threaded shaft of the gearbox.
Leave the dust cup on the shaft,
2. install the blade and the retaining
washer over the threaded shaft.
3. Make sure the raised part of the
retaining washer is facing the
gearbox and the raised area fits
into the hole in the center of the
biade.
4. Slide the blade and retaining wash
er onto the shaft of the gearbox.
NOTE; When installing 8-point
weed blade, ensure side of blade
with decal is facing gearbox and
points of blade will rotate counter
clockwise (see illustration).
8-POINTBLADE
DECAL SIDE OF
BLADE MUST
FACE GEARBOX
Place the cupped washer onto the
shaft. Make sure the cupped side
of the washer is toward the biade,
install the blade nut by threading
onto the shaft counterclockwise.
NOTE: Make sure all parts are in piace
as illustrated, and the blade is sand
wiched between the dust cup and the
retaining washer. There should be no
space between the blade and the dust
cup or the retaining washer.
7. Aiign hole in dust cup with hole in
side of gearbox by rotating the
blade.
8. insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while tightening
the blade nut.
9,
Tighten blade nut firmly with a
wrench while holding screwdriver in
position.
10.
Remove the screwdriver.
11.
Turn blade by hand. If the blade
binds against the shield, or appears
to be uneven, the blade is not cen
tered, and you must reinstali,
NOTE: To remove blade, insert screw
driver into aligned holes. Unthread the
nut and remove parts. Be sure to store
parts and instructions for future use.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR BRUSHWACKER
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
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.
Blade
Choke Lever
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF SWITCH is used to stop the
engine. Move the switch to the OFF
position to stop the engine.
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
ik WARNING; Be sure to read
the fuel information in the safety rules
before you begin. If you do not under
stand the safety rules, do not attempt
to fuel your unit. Call 1 -800-235-5878.
FUELING ENGINE
A WARNING: Remove fuel cap
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 en
gine oil. We recommend Craftsman
brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1, A 40:1 ratio is ob
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with
1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. In
cluded with this brushcutter is a 3.2
ounce container of oil. Pour the entire
Muffler
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.
contents of this container into 1 gallon
of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel
mixture. DO NOT USE automotive oil or
marine oil. These oils will cause en
gine damage. When mixing fuel, fol
low instructions printed on container.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that the
fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read
and follow the safety rules relating to
fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor clean
er products in the fuel tank or perma
nent damage may occur.
See the STORAGE section for addition
al information.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• To stop the engine, move the ON/
OFF switch to the off position.
• if engine does not stop, move choke
lever to FULL CHOKE position.
Throttle Trigger
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING; The trimmer head
will turn while starting the engine.
Avoid any contact with the muffler. A
hot muffler can cause serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
.§1 <№
,e-iitjA' Ll Starting Position
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
Muffler
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6
times,
4. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE
by aligning lever with position
shown on decal {see following
illustration).
Choke
position
decal
Squeeze the throttle trigger ftjlly and
hold through all remaining steps.
Pull starter rope handle sharply
until engine sounds as if it is trying
to start, but do not pull rope more
than 6 times.
As soon as engine sounds as if it
is trying to start, move choke lever
to HALF CHOKE by aligning lever
with position shown on decal (see
illustration below).
Choke
position
decal
________
Pull starter rope sharply until engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the
engine doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at
the HALF CHOKE position), move the
choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position and press the primer bulb 6
times. Squeeze and hold the throttle
trigger and pull the starter rope 2
more times. Move the choke lever
to the HALF CHOKE position and pull
the starter rope until the engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls. It the
engine doesn’t start, repeat proce
dure 2 additional times,
NOTE: If engine still doesn’t start, it
is probably flooded. Proceed to
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
Once the engine starts, allow it to
run 10 seconds, then move the
choke lever to OFF CHOKE by align
ing lever with position shown on de
cal (see illustration below). Allow the
unit to run for 30 more seconds at
OFF CHOKE before releasing the
throttle trigger. NOTE: if engine dies
with the choke lever in the OFF
CHOKE position, move the choke le
ver to the HALF CHOKE position and
pull the rope until engine runs, but
no more than 6 pulls.
10
Choke
position
decal
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig
ger. Keep throttle trigger fully
squeezed until the engine runs
smoothly.
4. Pull starter rope sharply until engine
runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds,
then move the choke lever to the
OFF CHOKE position.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull
starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still
does not run, it is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by
placing the choke lever in the OFF
CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to
clear the engine of excess fuel. This
could require pulling the starter handle
many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded. If the unit still
doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOT
ING TABLE or call 1 -800-235-5878.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To maximize operating efficiency, do
not run the engine for longer than 1
minute at a time at full throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
When operating unit, clip shoulder
strap onto clamp, stand as shown and
check for the following:
• Wear hearing protection, eye protec
tion, head protection and heavy clo
thing.
• Extend your left arm and hold han
dlebar grip with your left hand.
• Field throttle grip with your right hand
with finger on throttle trigger.
• Keep unit below waist level.
• Keep shoulder strap pad centered
on your left shoulder and danger
sign centered on your back.
• Maintain full weight of tool on your
left shoulder.
• Cut only from your left to your right to
ensure debris is thrown away from
you. Without bending over, keep the
blade or trimmer head near and par
allel to the ground and not crowded
into material being cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
^WARNING: Always wear eye
protection. Never lean over the trimmer
head, flocks or debris can ricochet or
be thrown into eyes and face and
cause blindness or other serious injury.
Before trimming, bring engine to a
speed sufficient to cut material to be
trimmed.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed
than necessary. The cutting line will cut
efficiently when the engine is run at less
than full throttle. At lower speeds, there
is less engine noise and vibration. The
cutting line will last longer and will be
less likely to “weld” onto the spool.
Always release the throttle trigger and
allow the engine to return to idle
speed when not cutting.
To stop engine:
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
^WARNING: Use minimum
speed and do not crowd the line when
cutting around hard objects (rock,
gravel, fence posts, etc.), which can
damage the trimmer head, become
entangled in the line, or be thrown
causing a serious hazard.
• The tip of the line does the cutting.
You wiil achieve the best perform
ance and minimum line wear by not
crowding the line into the cutting
area. The right and wrong ways are
shown below.
11
Tip of line does the Line crowded into
• The line will easily remove grass
and weeds from around walls,
fences, trees and flower beds, but it
also can cut the tender bark of trees
or shrubs and scar fences.
• For trimming or scalping, use less
than full throttle to increase line life
and decrease head wear, especially:
• During light duty cutting.
• Near objects around which the line
can wrap such as small posts,
trees or fence wire.
• For mowing or sweeping, use full
throttle for a good clean job.
TRIMMING - Hold the bottom of the
trimmer head about 3 inches {8 cm)
above the ground and at an angle. Al
low only the tip of the line to make
contact with vegetation. Do not force
trimmer line into work area.
SCALPING - The scalping technique
removes unwanted vegetation down to
the ground. Hold the bottom of the trim
mer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above
the ground and at an angle. Allow the
tip of the line to strike the ground
around trees, posts, monuments, etc.
This technique increases line wear.
MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for
mowing in places conventional lawn
mowers cannot reach. In the mowing
position, keep the iine parallel to the
ground. Avoid pressing the head into
the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.
SWEEPING - The fanning action of the
rotating line can be used to blow away
loose debris from an area. Keep the line
parallel to and above the area surface
and swing the tool from side to side.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH WEED BLADES
• Blade Thrust is a reaction that only
occurs when using a bladed unit. This
reaction can cause serious injury
such as amputation. Carefully study
this section. It is important that you
understand what causes blade thrust,
how you can reduce the chance of its
occurring, and how you can remain in
control of unit if blade thrust occurs.
• WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST -
Blade Thrust can occur when the
spinning blade contacts an object that
it does not cut. This contact causes
the blade to stop for an instant and
then suddenly move or “thrust” away
from the object that was hit. The
“thrusting” reaction can be violent
enough to cause the operator to be
propelled in any direction and lose
control of the unit. The uncontrolled
unit can cause serious injury if the
blade contacts the operator or others.
• WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS
- Blade Thrust can occur without
warning if the blade snags, stalls, or
binds. This is more likely to occur in
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