Craftsman 358796600 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

[CRAFTSMAN+[

25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle

GASOLIN E WEEDWAOKER ®

Model No.

358.796600

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Espar_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 _Hoo,slisted are Central Time)

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

530165730 4/11/05

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 16 Identification of Symbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 17 Safety Rules 3 Emissions Statement 18

Assembly 9 Operation 10 Parts List 20 Maintenance 14 Spanish 22

Service & Adjustments 15 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GASOLINE POWERED

WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER.

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gasoline 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 ISAVAILABLEBY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR 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/817WA, 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 instruction manuel before

using the trimmer.

4'LWARNING: 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

with line trimmer attachment. Never use flailing devices with any attach-

ment. This unit (when used with sup- plied line trimmer attachment) is de-

signed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories with line trim-

mer attachment 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

lm* Boots

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop unit im-

mediately 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 protec- tion 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 pro- tect 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 un- der the influence of alcohol, drugs,

or medication. Watch what you are doing; 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.

• Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body.

• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

• Keep trimmer head (or other option- al attachment) below waist level and

away from all parts of your body. Do not raise engine above your waist.

• Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line (or

other optional attachment). Keep en- gine below waist level. A hot muffler

can cause serious burns.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or use from unstable

surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.

• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional at- tachments).

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Disconnect tile spark plug before performing maintenance except car-

buretor adjustments.

• Lookforandreplacedamagedor loosepartsbeforeeachuse.Look

forandrepairfuelleaksbeforeuse. Keepingoodworkingcondition.

• Replacetrimmerheadpartsthatare chipped,cracked,broken,ordam-

agedinanyotherwaybeforeusing

theunit.

• Maintainunitaccordingtorecom- mendedprocedures.Keepcutting

lineatproperlength.

• UseonlyCraftsman(R_brandre- placementline.Neverusewire,

rope,string,etc.

• Installrequiredshieldproperlybe- foreusingtheunit.Useonlyspeci-

fiedtrimmerhead;makesureitis properlyinstalledandsecurelyfas-

tened.

• Makesureunitisassembledcor- rectlyasshowninthismanual.

• Makecarburetoradjustmentswith lowerendsupportedtopreventline

fromcontactinganyobject.

• Keepothersawaywhenmakingcar- buretoradjustments.

• UseonlyrecommendedCraftsman accessoriesandreplacementparts.

• Haveallmaintenanceandservice notexplainedinthismanualper-

formedbyaSearsServiceCenter.

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.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• 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 en- gine 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 motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store unit so line limiter blade can- not accidentally cause injury. The

unit can be hung by the shaft.

• Store unit out of reach of children.

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 ab- normal swellings= Prolonged use in

cold weather has been linked to blood vessel 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. 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 en-

gines be equipped with a spark arrest-

ing screen. If you operate in a 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 require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your

muffler be serviced or replaced by a Sears Service Center.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

,_WARNING: Inspect the area to

be trimmed before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or

become entangled in line. Hard ob- jects can damage the trimmer head

and be thrown causing serious injury.

• Use only for trimming, scalping, mow-

ing and sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming.

• Cut only from your right to your left.

Cutting on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator=

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

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dt_WARNING: For each optional attachment used, read entire opera-

tors manual before use and follow all warnings and instructions in manual

and on attachment.

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_WARNING: Ensure handlebar is installed when using edger or brush-

cutter attachments. Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label on the up-

per shaft (engine end of unit). If your edger or brushcutter attachment does

not include a handlebar, a handlebar accessory kit (#530071451 ) is avail-

able from your Sears Service Center.

EDGER SAFETY

,_ WARNING: Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove

objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the

blade or can wrap around the shaft.

• Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released. The blade can seriously cut you or others.

• Allow blade to stop before removing it from the cut.

B/ade rotates

after the

• Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or dam- aged in any other way. Replace

parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

• Do not attempt to remove cut materi- al nor hold material to be cut when

the engine is running or when cut- ting blade is moving.

• Always keep the wheel and depth adjusting skid in contact with the

ground.

• Always push the unit slowly over the ground. Stay alert for uneven side-

walks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.

• Always use the handlebar when us- ing edger attachment.

BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY

_tWARNING: Inspect area before starting unit. Remove all debris and

hard objects such as rocks, glass,

wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage

during operation.

• Do not set unit on any surface ex- cept a clean, hard area while engine

is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could be

picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge open-

ing, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders

or operator.

• Never place objects inside the blow- er tubes, vacuum tubes or blower

outlet. Always direct the blowing de- bris away from people, animals,

glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet

which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.

• Never run unit without the proper equipment attached. When using

your unit as a blower, always install blower tubes.

• Check air intake opening, blower tubes or vacuum tubes frequently,

always with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected. Keep

vents and discharge tubes free of debris which can accumulate and

restrict proper air flow.

• Never place any object in air intake opening as this could restrict proper

air flow and cause damage to the unit.

• Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or other substances which

may contain toxic materials.

• To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces,

barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY

_DANGER: Blade can thrust vio- lently away from material it does not cut.

Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.

ArLWARNING: Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the

blade.

_WARNING: The blade contin- ues to spin after the throttle is re-

leased or engine is turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects or

seriously cut you if accidentally touched. Stop the blade by contacting

the left hand side of the coasting blade with material already cut.

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with cut material j_

dl_ WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove ob-

jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer line.

• Throw away and replace blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken

or damaged in any other way.

• Install required shield properly be- fore using the unit. Use the metal

shield for all metal blade use.

,_.WARNING: Only use brushcut- ter attachments that provide a metal

shield with proboscis nose.

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• Use only specified blade and make sure it is properly installed and se-

curely fastened.

• Cut from your right to your left,

• Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see ASSEMBLY instruc- tions in brushcutter attachment in-

struction manual).

CULTIVATOR SAFETY _'WARNING: Rotating tines can

cause serious injury. Keep away from

rotating tines. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before un- clogging tines or making repairs.

nWARNING: Inspect the area to

be cultivated before starting the unit.

Remove all debris and hard and sharp objects such as rocks, vines, branch- es, rope, string, etc.

• Avoid heavy contact with solid ob-

jects that might stop the tines. If heavy contact occurs, stop the en-

gine and inspect the unit for dam- age.

• Never operate the cultivator without the tine cover in place and properly

secured.

• Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark

plug and inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair before restarting.

• Disconnect attachment from the drive engine before cleaning the

tines with a hose and water to re- move any build-up. Oil the tines to

prevent rust.

• Always wear gloves when servicing or cleaning the tines. The tines be- come very sharp from use.

• Do not run unit at high speed unless cultivating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

_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 motion.

Make sure the switch is in the OFF posi-

tion, 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.

Blades move

momentarily

after the

trigger is

Allow blades to stop before removing

them from the cut.

stopped moving. Keep hands, face and feet at a distance from all moving parts.

Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade or chain when it is moving.

_WARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head

protection when operating this unit

with a pole pruner attachment=

_l_ WARNING: fore starting the unit. Remove all de-

bris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be

thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

• 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.

• 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 clear of debris.

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

A(_,WARNING: The reciprocating blade/rotating chain can cause severe

injury. Inspect the unit before use. Do not operate unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade or dull chain. Keep away

from the blade/chain.

WARNING: The reciprocating

blade/rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. To prevent serious injury, always stop engine and ensure blade/chain

has stopped moving, disconnect spark plug, and wear gloves when changing or handling the blade or chain.

,_.WARNING: A coasting blade/ro- tating chain can cause injury while it continues to move after the engine is

stopped. Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade/chain has completely

Inspect the area be-

_WARNING: To prevent serious

injury, do not use more than one boom

extension with a pole pruner attach-

ment.

_kWARNING: Keep the pruner away from power lines or electrical

wires.

• Only use for pruning limbs or branches up to 4 inches in diameter.

• Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit at high speed when not

pruning.

• Always stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one

cutting location to another.

• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine

immediately and check for damage= Have any damage repaired by a

Sears Service Center before at- tempting further operations. Discard blades that are bent, warped,

cracked or broken.

• Stop the unit immediately if you feel excessive vibration. Vibration is a

sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage be-

fore continuing. Contact Sears Ser- vice for repair or replacement of af- fected parts as necessary.

SNOW THROWER SAFETY

_IWARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the rotor when starting

or running the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor with the engine/motor

running. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug before unclogging snow or debris from discharge chute or when adjusting vanes,

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4BIWARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could

be thrown into the eyes and face and cause serious injury or blindness.

WARNING: Inspect the area

where the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or dam-

age the unit. Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow - be alert for

the possibility.

• Direct material discharge away from glass enclosures, automobiles, etc.

• Do not run engine at high speed while not removing snow.

• Be attentive when using the snow- thrower, and stay alert for holes in

the terrain and other hidden haz- ards.

• Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower to

the powerhead.

• If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen ice, thaw the unit before

thoroughly before attempting to op- erate under power.

• Keep the rotor clear of debris.

• Do not throw snow near other people. The snow thrower could

propel small objects at high speed causing injury.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect spark plug

and inspect the snowthrower for damage and repair if necessary be-

fore restarting unit.

• Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures, automobiles and

trucks.

• Never attempt to use the snow- thrower on a roof.

• Never operate the snowthrower near window wells, dropoffs, etc.

• Never discharge snow onto public roads or near moving traffic.

• Clear snow from slopes by going up and down; never across. Use cau-

tion when changing directions. Nev- er clear snow from steep slopes.

• Let snowthrower run for a few min- utes after clearing snow so moving

parts do not freeze.

• Look behind and use care when backing up. Exercise caution to

avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse.

• Know how to stop quickly.

CARTONCONTENTS Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-

lowinglist.

Model358,796600

• Powerhead

• Trimmerattachment

• Shield

• Wingnut(screwedontoshield)

• Containerofline

• Containerofoil Examinepartsfordamage.Donot

usedamagedparts.

NOTE:Ifyouneedassistanceorfind

partsmissingordamaged,call

1-800-235-5878. Itisnormalforthefuelfiltertorattlein

theemptyfueltank.

Findingfueloroilresidueonmuffleris

normalduetocarburetoradjustments andtestingdonebythemanufacturer.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:Ifreceivedas-

sembled,repeatallstepstoensure

your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH- MENT

CAUTION: When installing trimmer

attachment, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the

knob counterclockwise.

Coupler

Shipping protector

Coupler Primary Hole

\ / Guide Recess

_ I Lookingl _,_"

pper Release Lower

Shaft Attachment

A 4_WARNING: Make sure the lock-

ing/release button is locked in the pri- mary hole and the knob is securely

tightened before operating the unit. All attachments are designed to be

used in the primary hole. For optional attachments, see the AS-

SEMBLY section of the applicable at- tachment instruction manual.

ATTACHING SHIELD

,401,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.

For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR 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.

PIVOT

Button

Shield Slot

Bracket

TIGHTEN

2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.

3. Remove the shaft cap from the

trimmer attachment (if present).

4. Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of coupler.

5. Push the attachment into the cou- pler until the locking/release button

snaps into the primary hole.

6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clock-

wise.

Knob

Line Limiter

Blade

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE A0&WARNING: When adjusting the

handle, be sure it remains above the

safety label and below the mark or ar-

row on the shaft.

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

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

Wing Nut

KNOWYOURTRIMMER

READ THiS iNSTRUCTiON 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

Muffler

Coupler

Shield

Trimmer

Head

Shaft

Line Limiter Blade

ON/OFF Switch

ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger handle and 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.

Spark Plug

Starter Handle

START LEVER

The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in starting. Acti- vate the starting system by moving the

start lever to the START position. DO

NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until

the engine has started and runs. After the engine starts, allow the engine to

warm-up 10-15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to deacti-

vate the starting system. COUPLER

The COUPLER enables optional at- tachments to be installed on the unit.

Throttle Trigger

Primer Bulb

Start Lever

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.

FUELING ENGINE

_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

engine oil. We recommend Craftsman

brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil

at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil

with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline.

Included with this trimmer is a 3.2 ounce container of oil. Pour the entire 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 engine

damage.Whenmixingfuel,follow instructionsprintedoncontainer. Onceoilisaddedtogasoline,shake containermomentarilytoassurethatthe

fuelisthoroughlymixed.Alwaysread andfollowthesafetyrulesrelatingto

fuelbeforefuelingyourunit. IMPORTANT

Experienceindicatesthatalcohol blendedfuels(calledgasoholorusing ethanolormethanol)canattractmois-

turewhichleadstoseparationand formationofacidsduringstorage. Acidicgascandamagethefuelsys-

temofanenginewhileinstorage.To avoidengineproblems,emptythefuel systembeforestoragefor30daysor

longer.Drainthegastank,starttheen- gineandletitrununtilthefuellinesand carburetorareempty.Usefreshfuel

nextseason.Neveruseengineorcar- buretorcleanerproductsinthefuel

tankorpermanentdamagemayoc-

cur.SeetheSTORAGEsectionfor additionalinformation.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

• To stop the engine, move the

ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

Swi,eh/ ]EJEi

HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

_WARNING: Avoid any contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can

cause serious burns.

Starting position

STARTING l COLD ENGINE

NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle

trigger until the engine has started and runs.

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 the start lever to the START

position.

Primer Bulb

Start Lever

Starter Handle

5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine starts and runs.

6. Allow unit to run for 10-15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger

to disengage the starting system.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig- ger. Keep throttle trigger fully

squeezed until engine runs smoothly.

3. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing throttle trigger until en-

gine runs.

NOTE: Normally, the warm starting procedure can be used within 5-10

minutes after the unit is turned OFR If

the unit sits for more than 10 minutes without being ran, it will be necessary to start the unit by following the steps

under STARTING A COLD ENGINE or

following the starting instruction steps shown on the unit.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by placing the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Move the start lever to the RUN position and fully squeeze throttle

trigger. Pull the starter handle repeat- edly while squeezing throttle trigger

until engine starts and runs. This

could require pulling the starter handle

many times, depending on how badly

the unit is flooded.

Iftheunitstilldoesn'tstart,refertothe

TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLEorcall

1-800-235-5878.

OPERATING THE COUPLER This model is equipped with a coupler

which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional attachments

are:

Edger ................. 358.792403

Cultivator .............. 358.792410

Blower ................ 358.792421

Brushcutter ............ 358.792443

Pruner ................ 358.792450

&WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before re-

moving or installing attachments.

REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-

MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT- TACHMENTS) CAUTION: When removing or instal-

ling attachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.

Upper Shaft

Coupler

Lower \ Attachment

TIGHTEN Knob

2. Press and hold the locking/release button.

Locking/Release Button

Lower Attachment

3. While securely holding the engine and upper shaft, pull the attach-

ment straight out of the coupler.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-

MENTS

1. Remove the shaft cap from the at- tachment (if present).

2. Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of coupler.

3. Push the attachment into the cou- pler until the locking/release button

snaps into the primary hole.

4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clock-

wise.

LOOSEN

Upper Shaft

Coupler Primary Hole

Upper Locking/ Attachment

Shaft Release

_,WARNING: Make sure the lock-

ing/release button is locked in the pri- mary hole and the knob is securely

tightened before operating the unit.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS It is recommended that the engine

not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle.

OPERATING POSITION

ALWAYS WEAR:

_ Eye Protection

Long Pants II,_ I

Heavy Shoes-'_I lI'[_,,

Cut only from your right to your left.

• IWARNING: Always wear eye protection. Never lean over the trimmer

head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and

cause blindness or other serious injury. When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following:

• Wear eye protection and heavy

clothing.

• Hold trigger handle with right hand

and assist handle with left hand.

• Keep unit below waist level.

• Cut only from your right to your left

to ensure debris is thrown away from you. Without bending over,

keep line near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into materi-

al being cut.

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.

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