Craftsman 358.79710-22cc Operator's Manual

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MODEL NO.

358.79710-22cc

(15" Cutting Path)

. A WAR_ING:

Read theOperators _hnual and Follow All V_hrnings and Safety Instructions.

FailureToDoSoCan Result inSerious Injury.

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

22cc

2 Cycle Engine

• Assembly

®Operation

Fuel Mix 16:1

o Maintenance e Repair Parts

Sold _y Sears, koebuck and Co. Chicago, ill., 60684 U_S..A,

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530-067315-1-0!289 / © Sears, Roebuck and Co, I989

ONE YE.__RLIMITED WA_qRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ®

ForOneYearfromdateofpurchase, whenthisWeedwacker ® ismalntained,lubricated,andtunedupaccordingtotheoperating

and maintenance instructions in the operator's manuat. Sears will repair fl'ee of charge any defect in material or workmanship "'_<:_

This warranty excludes nylon line. spark plug. and air cleaner; which are expendable parts and become worn during normal

use

If'this Weedwacker _ isused forcommercial or rentalpurposes, this warranty applies foronly 30 daysfrom the date of purchase, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BYCONTAC_ING IHE NEAREST SEARS SERV1CECENTERJDEPARTMEN 1

IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies onty while this product is in use 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 DEP"f 698173[ASEARSTOWERCHtCAGO. Ik 60684

TABLE @F

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS KNOW' YOUR TRIMMER

ASSEMBLY . ACCESSORIES

ENGINE INFORMATION

A Fueling Your Engine B Pre-Operation Checks C Starting Instructions D, Operating Instructions

USING YOUR TRIMMER

A Trimmer Safety B Trimmer Line Advance

C Cutting Methods

D Line Replacement

3 6

7 I0 I1 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 I5

GENERAL MAINTENANCE 17

A Maintenance Safety B Air Filter 17

C Starter Rope 18 D Flexible Drive Shaft Lubrication 19

E Carburetor Adjustments 20 F Storage 22

GA'frouble Shooting Chart 22

REPAIR PARTS LIS'I- 23 INDEX 26

QUICK REFERENCE PAGE 27

ENGINE TYPE:

DISPLACEMENT: ENGINE RPM:

IGNITION: CARBURETOR:

ZNGIN -0@:::

STARTER.: MUFFLER:

FUEL, TANK: SPARK PLUG: SPARK PLUG GAP: MODULE AIR GAP:

LUBRICATION:

CUTTING LINE:

$tPN ;gNgCAT [@NN

2-Cycle, Air-Cooled

22cc

Operating- 7500

Idle -- 13800-4400

Solid State

Diaphragm All Positions with

i adjustable fuel mixture jet

Positive Switch Auto Rewind

Temperature Limiting

(not spark arresting)

t7 fl, oz,

7t-86555 (CJ-I4)

025"

_010" / ,014"

Gasoline/Oil Mixture- 16:i

(,See "Fueling You[Engine")__

080" Diameter Sears Laser

Line ®

SHAFT LENGTH: 45"

NOTE: LASER LINt_ IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARKOF WHITE CONSOLIDAfED INDUS'IRJES, INC

MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U.S

PATENTS: 3,708,967:3 826,068; 3 859 776:4035 912: 4,052789; 4054 992: .I 007.108;4,104.797:4,11.t,269:4,124,938:4 156.312;4,156967;4 16t 820: 4,167,812; 4,269,372; 4,286,6"/5; DES 249,630; 4A07,901; 4,112,653: 4A36,446; 4,168,572.; 4.t83,138; 4,!89,833; 4.21|,004; 4,211,005; 4,236,311; 4,236,3L2; 4290,200; 4,362,074; 4,366.622; 4,382,356; 4,45t.983; 4.483,069

O S AND FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS '*........... * ...... _/

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SHIEtD 11

TRIMMER HEAD

'SPARK PLUG

WA INGS AND SAFETY

This tool can cause serious injury or blindness to the operator and others, The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this tool, The operator is responsible for following the

warnings and instructions in this manual and on the tool. Read the entire Operator's Manual before assembling and using

this tool! Restrict the use of this power tool to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the tool.

A DANGER

NEVER USE BLADES WITH THIS TOOL.

-- THE BLADE CAN COME OFF AND SERIOUSLY INJURE YOU AND OTHERS.

-- THIS TOOL IS DESIGNED FOR LINE TRIMMER USE ONLY,

THROWN

OBJECI

THE TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS

VIOLENTLY.

-- YOU CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED.

-- WEAR EYE AND LEG PROTECTION,

HAZARD ZONE FOR THROWN OBJECTS.

-- THE TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW

OBJECTS VIOLENTLY.

-- OTHERS CAN BE BLINDED OR

INJURED_ KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS

30 FEET AWAY_

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

READ OPERATOR S MANUAl,.

-- FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS.

- FAILURETODOSOCANRESULTIn

/ LA_E_ SERIOUS INJURY.

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1 Always wear a safety face shield or goggles See

"Accessories ""

2 Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves Do

not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals

or go barefoot Secure hair so it is above shoulder length Being fully coveled will help protect you from pieces of toxic plants such as poison ivy thrown by the Trimmer Head which could be more of a hazard than touching the plant itself

3 Do not operate this tool when you are tired, illor under

the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication

4 Always use the assist handle See "'Assembly" 5 Wear hearing protection if'you use this tcx:,lfar more

than II/2hours per day

6 Never san' or run theengine inside aclosed room or

building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill

7 Keep handles f'ree of oil and fuel

TOOLSAFETY

1 Inspect the entire tool bclorc each u._' Rcn!.=,,:

damaged parts Check tbr rue[ leaks and n_a!.,,_,,urcall

fiasteners are in place and _ccurel) taxtcncu

2 Replace trimmer head parts that arc cracked _:hippcd

or damaged in any wa,, beli_rc using the ux_l

3 Use only 080" diameter' Sears Laser Line ® Never

use wire, rope, string, etc.

4 Be sure the shield is properly attached. 5 Use only thespecified Irimmerhead See' Specifica-

tions ' Make sure the tfimnrer head L',properh installed and fastened See "Assembly

6 Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft

housing supported to prevent the trimmer line from contacting any object Hold the tool by hand Donor

use the optional shoulder strap for support 7 Keep others away when matdng carburetor adjustments° 8 Use only accessories or attachments recommended

fbr this tool by Sears

& FOg/., SA!_gT1"

1 Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there arc no

sparks or flames

2 Use acontainer approved for fuel

3 Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the tool or

while using the toot

4 Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine

5 Move at least 10feet away fi'om fueling site before start-

ing engine

6 Stop engine before removing fuel cap 7 Empty the fuel tank before storing the tool

8 Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot

reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, elec-

tric motors or switches, furnaces, etc

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1 Inspect the area to be cu! before each use Remove

objects frocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc )

which can be thrown or become entangled in the Irim- mer head

2 Keep others including children, animals, bystanders

and helpers outside the 60 foot Hazard Zone Stop the engine immediately if you are approached

3 Always keep the engine on the fight side of your body

4 Hold the tool firmly with both hands

5, Keep firm footing and balance Do not over-reach 6 Keep the trimmer head below waist level 7 Donotraisetheengineaboveyourwaist "[hetrimmer

head can come dangerously close to your body

g Keep all parts d'your body awa3i,from the trimmer head

and muffler when the engine is running

9 Use only forjobs explained in this manual

J_/dNTEN_NCE SA_T

I Maintain the tool according to recommended pro-

cedures. Keep the trimmer line at the proper length,

2 Disconnect the spark plug before performing mainte-

nance except for carburetor' adjustments

3 Make carburetor adjustments with thedrive shafxhous-

ing supported to prevent the trimmer line fiom contac- ting any object Hold thetool byhand Do not use the optional shoulder strap for support

Keep others awaywhenmaking carburetor adjustments

Use only genuine replacement parts asrecommended by Sears

l Hand carry the tool with the engine stopped, and the

muffler away from your body

2 A_low the engine to cool, empty the fuel tank, and

secure the tool before transporting in a vehicle or storing,

3 Empty the fuel tank betbre storing the tool Use up fuel tef_in

the carburetor bystarting the engine and letting the engine mn until it stops

4 Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot

reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, elec- tric motors or switches, furnaces, etc

5 Store the too! so the tine limiter cannot accidentally

cause injury The tool can be hung by the drive shaft housing

6. Store tool out of reach of children

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,

use care and goodjudgmento Contact.your Sears Service

Center if you need assistance,

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KNOW Y@UI IUbtK ER

&, IlCI_@Duc'rloN

C. CAR_N C@N_NTS

"four Trimmer isa versatile product developed for large KEY lawns and to make short work of a variety of lawn care tasks NO,

-- trimming, scalping, mowing, and sweeping,

Special Features Include:

o All-Position Carburetor o Adjustable, Assist Handle

o Semi-Automatic Line Feed

o 15" Cutting Path

• k UNPA_G _$_U_I@N$

1 Remove contents from the carton if you have not

done so

2 Check parts against the list below 3 Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged parts 4 NotifyyourSearsStoreimmediatel)iJapart i_ mis_-

ing or' damaged

NOTE: It is normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in an empty

fuel tank

1 Engine

2 Drive Shaft Assembly w/Safety Label 3 Shield

4 Trimmer Head

5 Assist Handle (See Inset)

6 8oz can, 2-cycle Engine Oil

-- Operators Manual (Not Shown)

-- L,ooseParts Bag (Not Shown)

*LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS: 7 Screw - Shield 8 Bracket - Shield

9 Hex Head Screw - Assist Handle A

t0 Square Head Screw - Assist Handle B 11 Flat Washer - Assist Handle

12 Wing Nut - Assist Handle 13 Hex Screw _ Front Shroud 14 Hex Nut - Front Shroud I5 Dust Cup -Drive Shaft Housing

16 Hex Wrench 17 Screw - Throttle Trigger Housing 18 Nut - Throttle Trigger Housing

19 Bracket - Assist Handle B

QT_

1 1

t 1

1 2 2

Some units are equipped with Assist Handle A and others are

equipped with Assist Handle B,

Determine which Handle you have before proceeding to the "Assembly" section

ASSIST HANDLE B

ASSIST HANDt E

SPECIAL NOTICE

For users on U.S. Forest Land and in some states, including California(Public Resources Codes 4442

and 4443), Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington: Certain internal combustion engines operated on forest, brush, and/or grass-covered land in the above areas are required to be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine must be constructed, equipped, and maintained

for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these require- ments. Failure to follow these requirements is a violation of the law. This unit is not factory-equipped with a spark arrestor; however, a spark arrestor is available as an optional part. If a spark arrestor is required in your area, contact your Authorized Service Dealer for the correct kit.

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__L_ tr (If to!!! is received assembled, repeat all steps in this section to be sure assembly is correct

and is adjusted for the operator.)

Ao PRF._A_A_ON

This Operator's Manual has been developed to help you assemble the tool and to provide its safe operation It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the tool before you begin assembly

2,. _ yOU will ne_tlh

a, Flathead Screwdriver. b. i-1/4 inch wrench or adjustable wrench

co Hex Wrench provided with tool

X. READ YOUR OPE_kTOR°S I_&NUAL

A,_EMBLY STEPS

I. D_rE S_ HOUSING -- Figure 1

a Ptace the two Screws (from the loose parts bag) into

the holes on the Nose Cone as shown in Figure t

b Position the Lock-Nuts (from the loose parts bag)

in the hex openings in the Nose Cone.

Tighten theScrewswith the small hexwrench provid-

ed just enough to hold the hardware together while holding the Lock-Nuts with your other hand.

Remove the packing cover from the straight end of' the Drive Shaft Housing

NOTE: Make sure the Flexible Drive Shaft does not fall out of the Drive Shaft Housing when the packing cover is removed Dirt on the Shaft will significantly reduce the life of the toot If the Ffexi- ble Drive Shaft falls out of the Housing, clean,

relube, then reinstall See "Flexible Drive Shaft Lubrication" in the Maintenance section

Align the bottom groove on the Drive Shaft Hous- ing with the key on the inner, lower wail of the Nose Cone opening. Turn the Arbor Shaft as necessary to align the square end of the Flexible Drive Shaft with the square inside the Nose Cone opening_ Firmly push the Drive Shaft Housing into

the Nose Cone until it contacts or is within 1/8 inch of the Foam Grip. Figure t.

f Tighten the Screws alternately with the small hex

wrench until secure.

NOSE

CONE

1½'

3 ROOVE

KEY

FLLVO_BLE DRIVE SHAFT

DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING

GROOVE

I.OCK.NUI"

DRIVE SIIAFI HOUSING

ARBOR

SttAFr

[_u'rloN:] Do not bend the throttle cable°

a, Slide the Throttle TriggerHousing from the Foam Grip

about 1" to 1-t/2"

bo Insert the Throttle Cable through the tunnel in the

Foam Grip until the end of the Cable extends at least 2 inches beyond the Grip, Figure 2

c Hold the Tl,igger away from the Drive Shaft Hous-

ing and insert the barrel end of the Throttle Cable into the round opening in the Trigger as shown in

Figures 2 & 3

d Push the Trigge_ back into the Housing while guiding

the Cable through the split in the arm (Figure 3) Guide the arm into the Foam Grip tunnel while replac-

ing the Throttle Trigger Housing flush against the Grip

e Squeeze Trigger against the Foam Grip before in-

stalling Screw and Nut Figure 4_ See Caution below

[CAU'rlON:I Do not overtighten screw. Make sure trigger vdll move freely, There must be at least 1/8" free play in the trigger. Figure 5.

3. A_I_T HANDI_ -- F_s 6

If your unit is equipped with Assist Handle A (See Carton Contents section) proceed to the 'Assist Handle A" section, If your unit is equipped with Handle B (see Carton Contents Section), proceed

to the "Assist Handle B" section ASSIST HANDLE A

a Align the Assist Handle above the Safety Label and

below the Throttle Trigger, Figure 6,

b Firmly push the Assist Handle over the Drive

Shaft Housing while supporting the Drive Shaft Housing

c Insert the Assist Handle Screw through the screw

hole in the Assist Handle Figure 6

d Place Washer over the threaded end of the Assist

Handle Screw Thread Wing Nut onto Assist Han- dle Screw Tighten securely,

[CAu'IrloN:] When adjusting the Assist Han-

dle for comfort, be sure that the Assist Han* die remains between the Throttle 'lYigger Hous-

ing and the Safety Label on Drive Shaft Housing.

ASSKST _--_NDLE B

a Insert the end of the Drive Shaft Housing through

the Assist Handle Figure 7 (Inset)

b. Align the Assist Handle between the safety label

and the Throttle Trigger Housing and seat the

Drive Shaft Housing in the groove in the Assist Handle Figure 7

ROUND HOLE

TRIGGER

BARREL

ENDOF

CABLE

ARM

CABLE

THROTTLE

TRIGGER U8 "PLAY

HOUSING

F gure 5

TRIGGER

SHIEL D

ACq_AL SiZE

c. Insert the tab on the Assist Handle Bracket into

the slot on the Assist Handle Figure 7, Then lay the Assist Handle Bracket over the Drive Shaft

d. Insert screw down through the hole in the Assist

Handle Biacket and then through the Assist Han- dle, Figure 7_

e Assemble washer and wing nut onto screw,

Tighten securely,

lCAUTION:I When adjusting the Assist Han-

dle for comfort, be sure that the Assist Han- dle remains between the Throttle Trigger Hous- ing and the Safety Label on the Drive Shaft Housing.

f_ Adjust the Assist Handle up or down the Shaft

Housing for' comtbrt

a, Place the Dust Cup on the Drive Shaft Housing over

the hex nut that is assembled on the Arbor Shaft Figure 8, (Inset)

b Hold the Dust Cup with a wrench to keep the Arbor

Shaft from mining Figure 8.

c Thread the Trimmer Head onto the Arbor Shaft,

against the Dust Cup, and as tight as possible with

your hand, Figure 8, NOTE: Urdess the Trimmer Head is tightened adec_uately, it can unthread the first time the engine

is s_, If this occurs, reinstal! the Trimmer Head

and tighten more securely

d Press the Tap Button and pull a minimum of 4 inches

of Line from the Trimmer Head , Figure 9

Approximately 2 inches of line can be advanced each time the Tap Button is pressed

NOTE: To remove Trimmer Head, hold the Dust Cup with a wrench and unthread the Trimmer Head_

5. SlMeltd _ Figure 10

_WANNgN_

Failure to install the shield in the position shown in

Figures 8 and 9 can result in serious injury to the operator. The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the drive shaft housing. Direct the widest

part of the shield toward the engine.

[CAU'riON: ] The Line Limiter (on the underside of the shield) is sharp and can cut you.

Match the Key (Raised area) on the Shield with the Keyway ("V" slot) on the Drive Shaft Housing FigurelO

Rest the bottom of the Shield on topof the shoulder of the Drive Shaft Housing above the Dust Cup

NOTE: The bottom of the Shield must rest Ontop of the shoulder of the Drive Shaft Housing

Install the Shield retaining Bracket and Screws as shown in FigurelO

N(YrE; It iseasier' to start the Screws with a screw- driver and finish tightening with a 3/8" wrench

d Tighten the Screws evenly and securely

NOTE: A small space may be left between the Bracket and the Shield when hardware is fully

tightened

THRffFTLE

TRIGGER

HOUSING

SHAFF

HARDWARE SHO_ N

ACTUAL SIZE

F_g_ s

Approximately 2 inches of line

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I WIDEST PART

OF SHIEr D

RAISEI) A

HARD_ARE SHOWN

8RA_ KI-T

SCREW

ACTVAI SIZE

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