Craftsman 358796110 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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34cc/2.1 cu.in. 4-Cycle

GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®

Model No.

358.796110

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Espar_ol, p. 22

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.

545082937 9/12/06

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 14
Identification of Symbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 15

Safety Rules 3 Emissions Statement 16
Assembly 5
Operation 6 Parts List 19

Maintenance 11 Spanish 22
Service & Adjustments 13 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS WEEDWACKER ®
When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails

due to a defect in material orworkmanship within one year from the date of purchase,
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, spark plug and air filter, which are expendable
parts that can wear out from normal use in less than two years.

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

WARNING! This trimmer

can be dangerous! Careless or

improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

Read and understand the
operator's manual before

using the trimmer.

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dt_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 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
warnings on the unit and in the manual.
Never allow children to operate this unit.

OPERATOR'S SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT

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_, DANGER: Never use blades or
flailing devices. This unit is designed for

line trimmer use only. Use of any other
accessories with line trimmer attach-

ment will increase the risk of injury.

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AI_ 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.

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_WARNING: Hazard zone for
thrown objects. Trimmer line can throw

objects violently. Others can be blinded
or injured. Keep children, bystanders,

and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
Stop unit immediately 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.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection

when operating, or performing main-
tenance, on your unit (safety glasses

are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.

• Always wear face or dust mask if op-
eration is dusty.

• Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing

safety leg guards is recommended.

• 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 protect
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 under

the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication. Watch what you are do-

ing; 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 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
in good working condition.

• Replace trimmer head parts that are
chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged
in any other way before using the unit.

• Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep cutting

line at proper length.

• Use only CraftsmanCR_ brand line.
Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

• Install required shield properly before
using the unit. Use only specified trim-

mer head; make sure it is properly
installed and securely fastened.

• Make sure unit is assembled correctly
as shown in this manual.

• Make carburetor adjustments with
lower end supported to prevent line

from contacting any object.

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• Keepothersawaywhenmakingcar-
buretoradjustments.

• UseonlyrecommendedCraftsman
accessoriesandreplacementparts.

• Haveallmaintenanceandservicenot
explainedinthismanualperformed

byaSearsServiceCenter.

FUEL SAFETY

• 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 starting engine.

Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.

• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in

the carburetor by starting the engine
and letting it run until it stops.

• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open

flames from water heaters, electric mo-
tors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• 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 muffler 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

• Stop the unit before carrying.

• Allow engine to cool before 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 engine

and letting it run until it stops.

• Store or transport unit with spark plug
facing up.

• Do not store or transport unit with spark
plug facing down (see STORAGE sec-

tion for additional information).

• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open

flames from water heaters, electric mo-
tors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store unit so line limiter blade cannot
accidentally cause injury.

• 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 linked 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 NOTICE: 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

any service. After 50 hours of use, we

recommend that your muffler be ser-
viced or replaced by a Sears Service

Center=
AO&WARNING: The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

CARTONCONTENTS
Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-

lowinglist.
Model358.796110

• Trimmer

• Shield

• WingNut(screwedontoshield)

• Shoulderstrap

• Containerofline

• Containerofoil
Examinepartsfordamage.Donot

usedamagedparts.

NOTE:Ifyouneedassistanceorfind

partsmissingordamaged,call

1-800-235-5878.
Itisnormalforthefuelfiltertorattlein

theemptyfueltank.

Findingfueloroilresidueonmuffleris

normalduetocarburetoradjustments
andtestingdonebythemanufacturer.

ASSEMBLY

,_WARNING: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before per-

forming any assembly procedures.

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all.WARNING: If received as-
sembled, read and use this ASSEMBLY
section to verify that your unit is properly

assembled and that all fasteners are
tightened securely.

Shield _,///,Slot

_ _..,.._-._/\ \ Bracket

ATTACHING THE SHOULDER

STRAP

_WARNING: Proper shoulder
strap 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.

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 shoul-
der strap attachment hole located
on the trigger handle and lift the tool

to the operating position.

ATTACHING SHIELD
'_WARNING: The shield must be

properly installed, The shield provides
partial protection to the operator and

others from the risk of thrown objects,
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.

_houider strap
attachment
hole

4. Try on shoulder strap and adjust
for fit and balance before starting

the engine or beginning a cutting
operation.

ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
_'WARNING: When adjusting the

assist handle, be sure it remains
above the safety label and below the

mark or arrow on the shaft,
1, Loosen wing nut on handle,

2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an
upright position; retighten wing nut,

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

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.

Assist Handle

Trimmer Head

Shaft

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Shield

'\*,_. ON/OFF Switch

Line Limiter Blade___

Throttle S Starter Handle

Trigger
ON/OFF SWITCH
Tile ON/OFF switch is used to stop the
engine. Move the switch to the OFF

position to stop the engine.

CHOKE

Tile CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold starting. Activate the

choke by moving tile red choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

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.

OIL CAPACITY

The engine holds approximately 3
ounces of oil. Use only high quality

detergent oil rated with API service
classification SJ-SL. Select the oil's

SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature. For

most applications, SAE-80 oil is rec-
ommended. Do not use special addi-

tives.

Choke Spark Plug

Lever _/

Fuelfill

Primer Bulb Dipstick

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.

_:.,,,_>. NOTE: Synthetic oil meet-

ing ILSAO GF-2, API certifi-

_ cation mark and API ser-vice symbol (shown at left)

with "SJ/CF ENERGY CON-

acceptable oil at all temper-
SERVING" or higher, is an

atures. Use of synthetic

oil does not alter required
oil change intervals.

SAE Viscosity Grades

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