Craftsman 358.796100 User Manual
Operator’s Manual
CRAFTSMAN ^
24CC/1.3 cu.in. 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path
GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ®
Model No.
358.796100
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
A
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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 Centra Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530087766 2/25/00
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Statement 2 Storage 10
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 12
Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 12
Operation 5 Parts List 14
Maintenance 8 Spanish 17
Service & Adjustments 9 Parts and Ordering Back
WARRANTY STATEMENT
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 the Operator’s Manual, Sears will
repair, free of charge, any defect in materials or workmanship.
This warranty excludes nylon line, spark plug, and air fitter, which are expendable
parts and become worn during normal use.
If this Weedwacker line trimmer is used for commercial purposes, this warranty ap
plies tor only 90 days frtxn the date of purchase. If this Weedwadrer line trimmer is
used tor reiital purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of pur
chase. This warranty applies only while №is product is in use in the United States.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER UNE TRIM
MER 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., D/817 WA 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. Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous! Op
erator is responsible for following instiuctions and warnings on unit and in
manual. Read entire Operator’s 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 warn
ings on the unit and in the manual. Nev
er allow children to operate this unit.
Safety information
on the unit
tor line trimmer use only. Use of any
other accessories or attachments will
increase the risk of injury.
Л WARNING: Trimmer line throws
dsjects violently. You and others can be
t^inded/injured. Wear eye and leg
protectbn. Keep body parts dear of ro
tating line. Keep diildren, bystanders,
^d animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If
^preached stop unit immediately.
^ DANGER: Never use blades or
flailing devices. This unit is designed
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear safety eye protection.
• Always wear long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety leg guards is recommended.
Do not go barefeot or wear sandals.
Being fully covered helps protect you
from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning line. 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.
• Do not operate when you are tired,
ill, upset, or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust
femes can kill.
• Keep handles free from oil and feel.
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 feel 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.
• Make sure unit is assembled correct
ly 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.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour feel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for feel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
feel or the unit.
• Wipe up all feel spills.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fueling site before starting
engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
CUTTING SAFETY
• Use only for trimming, scalping, mow
ing, edging, and sweeping. Do not use
for pruning or hedge trimming.
• Inspect the area before 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.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not oven'each.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from muffler and spinning line. Keep
engine below waist level. A hot muf
fler can cause serious bums.
• Cutting on left side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Allow engine to cool; secure unit be
fore storing or transporting in vehicle.
• Empty the fee! tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up feel left
in the carburetor by starting the en
gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and feel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit so line limiter blade cannot
accidentally cause injury. The unit
can be hung by the tube.
• Store unit out of reach of children.
If situations occur which are not cov
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis
tance, call 1-800-235-5878.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not
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 en
gines be equipped with a spark arres
tor screen. If you operate in a locale
where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for installing and
maintaining the operating condition of
these parts. Failure to do so is a viola
tion of law. Contact a Sears Service
Center for the correct parts.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to
vibrations 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 circulation disorders or
abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in
cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in othenrvise healthy
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol
lowing list.
Model 358.796100
• Trimmer
• Shield
• Wing Nut (screwed onto shield)
• 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: If received as
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
A WARNING: When adjusting the
handle, be sure it remains between the
trigger and the safety label.
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 too!
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.
• Loosen wing nut or knob on handle.
• 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
dDjects to the operator and others and is
equipped with a line limiter which ojts
excess line to the proper length. The line
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp
and can cut you. For proper orientation,
see illustration in OPERATION section.
• Remove wing nut from shield.
• Insert bracket into slot as shown.
• Pivot shield until bolt passes through
hole in bracket.
• Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
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