Craftsman 358798441 Owner’s Manual

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Operator's

Manual

Model No.

358.798441

ASSISTANCE

_ WARNING:

READTHE OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND FOLLOW

ALL WARNINGS AND SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.

FAILURETO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Always Wear Eye Protection

CRAFTSMAN®

cc/1.3 cu. in. 2-CYCLE ENGINE

17" Semi-Automatic Head

GAS WEEDWACKER ®

• Assembly

• Operation

- Customer Responsibilities

• Service and Adjustments

• Repair Parts

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

530-083680-1-03/16/95

SAFETY RULES

I& AUTION; ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON-/

OPERATOR SAFETY " Donotsmokeorallowsmokingnearfuel or the unitor

• Always wear safety eye protection

• Always wear long pants, long sleeves, boots and

gloves_ Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals, short pants, short

sleeves_ Being fully covered helps to protect you from pieces of toxic plants thrown by the cutting head_

• Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. Secure loose clothing, jewelry, or clothing with loosely hang-

ing ties, straps, tassels, etc.; they can be caught in moving parts_

• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication

• Wear hearing protection if you use this unit for more

than 1-1/2 hours per day.

• Never start or runthe engine inside a closed room or

building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Keep handles free of oil and fuel

• If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before

each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use

Keep the unit in good working condition.

• Use only 080" diameter monofilament line Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

Keep the cutting line at the proper length Make sure the unit is maintained and assembled cor-

rectly as listed in this manual Install the required shield properly before using the

unit Use only the specified trimmer head.

• Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end sup-

ported to prevent the trimmer line from contacting any object Hold unit by hand.

• Keep others away when making carburetor adjust- ments

• Use only good quality SEARS accessories as recom- mended for this unit

FUEL SAFETY

• Mix and pour fuel outdoors Store unitso the line limiter cannot accidentally cause

• Keep away from sparks or flames injury

• Use a container approved for fuel • Store the unit out of the reach of children

Exposuretovibrationsthroughprolongeduse ofgasolinepoweredhandunitscouldcausebloodvesselor nerve damageinthe

fingers,hands,andjointsofpeopleproneto circulationdisordersorabnormalswellings.Prolongeduseincold weatherhas been

linkedtobloodvesseldamage in otherwisehealthypeople,tfsymptomsoccursuchasnumbness,pain,lossof strength,change inskin color or texture,or loss of feelinginthe fingers,handsor joints,discontinuetheuseof thisunitand seek medicalatten-

tion.An anti-vibrationsystemdoes not guaranteethe avoidanceof theseproblemsUserswhooperatepowertoolson a continu-

al and regularbasismustmonitor closelytheirphysicalconditionand theconditionofthis unit.

TACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,

whileusing the unit

. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine_

Move at least 10feet (3 meters) awayfrom fueling site before starting engine,

o Stop engine and allow unit to cool before removing

fuel cap

CUTTING SAFETY

Inspectthe area to be cut before each use. Remove

objects (rocks,broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc) which can be thrown or become entangled in tire

semi-automatic line head

= Keep others including children, animals, bystanders

and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away Stop the engineimmediatelyifyou are approached.

o Always keeptheengine onthe right-hand sideof your

body

o Holdthe unitfirmly with both hands_

• Keep firm footing and balance Do not over-reach

• Keep thesemi=automatic line head below waist level, o Do not raisethe engineabove your waist

• Keep allpartsof your body away from semi-automatic line headandmufflerwhen engine is running,

• Cut from your rightto yourleft

° Use onlyfor jobsexplainedin this manual

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stop the unitbefore transporting

• Allow the engine to coo!, and secure ttle unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle

• Empty the fuel tankbefore storing or transporting the unit Use up any fuel left in the carburetor by starting

the engine and letting the engine run until it stops Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors can-

not reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc_

SAFETY NOTICE

JADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

IT MEANS -- A'n'ENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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SAFETY RULES

DANGER

THIS POWER UNIT CAN BE DANGEROUS! THIS UNIT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR

BLINDNESS TOTHE OPERATOR AND OTHERS. THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN

THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY IN

USING THIS UNIT. THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE 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 POWER UNIT TO

PERSONS WHO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ONTHE UNriP.NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THIS TOOL.

THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR LINE TRIMMER USE ONLY, NEVER USE ANY

OTHER CUTTING ATTACHMENT WITH THIS UNIT. BLADES AND HEADS

WITH FLAILING DEVICES CAN CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY.

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WARNING

TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS

VIOLENTLY. YOU CAN BE BLINDED

OR INJURED. WEAR EYE AND LEG

PROTECTION.

HAZARD ZONE FOR THROWN OBJECTS. TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS

VIOLENTLY. OTHERS CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED_ KEEP PEOPLE AND ANI- MALS 50 FEET (15 METERS)AWAY.

PROTECTION

HAZARD ZO E_

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BOOTS LEG GUARDS

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Gas Weedwacker. It has been designed,engi-

neered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabilityand performance.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUTTING PATH .................. 17"

TRIMMER LINE ....................080" Diameter

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-

terJDepartment, Sears has competent, well trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit..

Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill

enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES/'

MODEL NUMBER: 358°798441

DATE CODE/SERIAL NO.:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON THE PRODUCT

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement'is available on this prod- uct Contact your nearest Sears Store for details

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules_ Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and

using your unit Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-

ties" and "Storage" sections of this Operator's Manual.

SEMI-AUTOMATIC

HEAD ROTATION...............Counterclockwise

(for operator)

ENGINE................................21cc, 2..cycle Air Cooled

FUEL!OIL MIX RATIO...... 40:t (3.2 ez. oil per gallon

gas)

IGNITION.....................................Solid State

(air gap .010" to .014")

IGNITION TIMING .................Non-adjustable, Fixed

SPARK PLUG ..........................Champion (RCJ-aY)

SPARK PLUG GAP ................025" (6rnm)

ENGINE RPM..........................8,000 RPM Max

SPECIAL NOTICE

ForusersonU.S ForestLandandin somestates, including

California (Public ResourcesCodes4442 and4443), Idaho,

Maine.Minnesota_NewJersey,Oregon,and Washington:

Certain internalcombustionenginesoperated on forest. brush, and/orgrass-coveredlandsin theabove areas are

requiredtobeequippedwitha sparkarrestor,maintained in effectiveworkingorder,orthe enginemust be constructed,

equipped,andmaintainedfor thepreventionof fire. Check withyourstateor localauthoritiesfor regulationspertaining totheserequirementsFailuretofollow theserequirements

isaviolationofthelaw Thisunitisnotfactory-equippedwith asparkarrestor;however,a sparkarrestorisavailableasan

optionalpart Ifasparkarrestorisrequiredinyourarea, con- tactyourSEARSServiceCenter/Departmentfor thecorrect

kit.

Ma_ulacluted _n_tet one ot mote of Ihe fotlow_ng US patenls: 5 383_427; 5,367.986

5 345 684.5 343 631; 6 376 968; 6269 663; 6 020,223:4 940 026; 4 897 923; 4 852 258: 4 846,123 4 84t 926. 4 635867; 4825 548: 4633465; 4 819 742, 4 796 f85:4 506 066; 4 483,069. 4 451 963:4 366,623:4366 62t; 4 352243; 4 347 _66; 4 290 200; 4 266.675:

4 236.3t 2; 4,177561; 4,172.322: 4.167,812; 4.162.675; 4.161,820; 4 122 653; 4,104,797: Re 33.266:C3_4 088; O334C51; 0304 196; C276 160 Olhet U S and foreign patents

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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_ LineTrimmer is maintairled

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 filter, whichare expendable parts and become worn during nor-

mal use.

If this Weedwacker_ Line Trimmeris used for commemia! purposes, thiswarrantyapplies for only 90 days from the date

of purchase. Ifthis Weedwacker_LineTrimmerisusedfor rentalpurposes,thiswarrantyappliesfor only 30 days from date of purchase.This warranty appliesonly while thisproductis in usein the UnitedStates.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER®LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEARES"

SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you mayalso have other rightswhich vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DI817WA,HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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CARTON CONTENTS

Hardwareshownfull size

14)Plastic Debris Shield Screws (1) Flat Washer (1) Grass Washer

Parts bag contents not shown full size

Long HexKey Short Hex Key

Parts packed separately in carton

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Operator's Manual

Semi-automatic Head

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

• Torque Wrench (optional)- Reference torque valuesare provided throughout this manual for tightening hard-

ware,,

• Long Hex Key

• Short Hex Key

• Adjustable wrench or large pliers

• Phillips Screwdriver

TO REMOVE WEEDWACKER

FROM CARTON

• Remove loose partsbag included withWesdwacker,

• Remove your Weedwackerfrom thepackingmaterial

• You may use the opened packing material as a work

surface

Plastic Debris Shield Engine Oil

• After removing the contents from the carton, check parts against the Carton Contents list

• Examine the parts for damage. Do not use damaged

parts.

• Notify Customer Assistance at 1-800-235-5878 imme-

diately if a part is missing or damaged,

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

fuel tank,

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules ..............................................................................................2 Customer' Responsibilities ....................................................14

Product Specifications .........................................................................4 Service and Adjustments ...............................................................17

Warranty ................................................................................................4 Storage ......................................................................................20

Accessories ...............................................................................................6 TroubleShooting.....................................................................................21

Assembly ...............................................................................................7 Repair Parts.................................................................................22

Operation .....................................................................................................8 Repair Parts Ordering/Service .................................Back Cover

iNDEX

Accessories..............................................................................................6

Adjustments

Assist Handle ................................................................. 7

Carburetor ..............................................................................17

Air Filter ....................................................................................................15

Assembly .......................................................................................................6

Assist Handle ...................................................................................................7

Carburetor Adjustments .......................................................................19

Carton Contents .........................................................................................5

Controls ..........................................................................................9

Customer Responsibilities ..................:..........................................14

Spark Plug .....................................................................................................4

Cutting Techniques ...............................................................11

Debris Shield ...........................................................................................7

Drive Shaft Lubrication...............................................................14

Engine

Fuel/Oil .........................................................................................12

Spark Plug......................................................................................4

Starting ..............................................................................................13

Storage ............................................................................................20

Fueling ......................................................................................................12

Fuel Filter ..................................................................................................16

KnowYourWeedwacker ............................................................8

Line Advancement .................................................................9

Line Replacement....................................................................................17

Maintenance Schedule ...........................................:................14

Model Number ...............................................................................4

Operation ......................................................................................8

Ordering Repair Parts..................................................Back Cover

Repair Parts....................................................................................22

Ordering ................................................................................Back Cover

Service and Adjustments .......................................................17

Spark Arrestor Screen...................................................................15

Specifications..............................................................................................4

Starting .......................................................................................13

Storage .............................................................................................20

Trouble Shooting ...................................................................................21

Warranty................................................................................................4

ACCESSORIES

These accessories and attachments were available when the unitwas originally purchased, They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service center& Most Sears stores can order these items foryou when you provide the model

number of your unit

Accessories

SAFETY

GOGGLES

HEARING

PROTECTION

SEMI-

AUTOMATIC

LINE HEAD

SPOOL

WITH UNE

BULK AIR

LINE PLUG FILTER

.080"

80 FT.

200 FT. 400 FTo

*6-

SPARK I

GAS CAN

SEARS

2*CYCLE

ENGINE OIL

3.2oz.I

40:1 I

ASSEMBLY

HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR

WEEDWACKER

i_ WARNING:

ASSIST HANDLE ASSEMBLY (Fig. 1)

NOTE: For pre-assembled units, simply loosen assist

handle knob and rotate assist handle to the operating position, being sure to align between safety label and

throttte trigger housing

• Rotate assist handle from left to right to tilt the angle of the semi-automatic head when cutting a large, sloped

area such as a ditch bank

Tighten T-handle securely

IF THIS UNIT IS RECEIVED ASSEMBLED, REVIEW ALL STEPS IN THIS ASSEMBLY

SECTION FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENT AND CORRECT ASSEMBLY.

WHEN ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE FOR COMFORT, BE SURE THAT THE

ASSIST HANDLE REMAINS BETWEEN THE TRIGGER HOUSING AND THE SAFE-

TY LABEL.

INSTALLING THE PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD

(Fig. 2)

Figure 1

• Place plastic debris shield under the gear box and align screw holes. Make sure the widest part of the plastic

debris shield is pointing toward the engine.

• insert the four shield screws through the gear box into the plastic debris shield,

• Tighten screws evenly and securely using the long hex key provided

GEAR BOX

PLASTIC

DEBRIS SHIELD

SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD ASSEMBLY (Fig. 3)

Ensure the plastic debris shield isin place and securao.

• install dust cup over the arbor shall Align the hole in the dust cup with the hole in the cen-

ter front of the gear box by turning the dust cup.

• Install the grass washer over the arbor shaft. Make sure the grasswasher is againstand curved overthe dustcup.

• Install the flat washer over the arbor shaft.

• Start threading the semi-automatic head onto the arbor shaft (counterclockwise)

• Insert the short hex key (provided) into the aligned holes to keep the arbor shaft from turning

• Tighten the semi-automatic head while holding the short hex key.

Remove the short hex key

WIDEST PART

OF SHIELD

HOUSING

Figure 2

GEARBOX

DUST CUP REMOVEDFOR

INSTALLATION)

I ARBOR SHAFT

i_ WARNING:

Remove the packing cover from the arbor shaft if so equipped

• Remove fhe dust cup from the arbor shaft (ref Fig, 2)°

THE LINE LIMITER IS SHARP AND CAN

CUT YOU. BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES

WHILE WORKING WITH THE PLASTIC

DEBRIS SHIELD OR LINE LIMITER.

THE PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD MUST BE

PROPERLY INSTALLED FOR ALL LINE

TRIMMER USAGE. THE DEBRIS SHIELD

PROVIDES PARTIAL PROTECTION FROM

THE RISK OFTHROWN OBJECTSTOTHE

OPERATOR AND OTHERS.

WHEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY, THE

PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD WILL BE IN PROPER ALIGNMENT. FAILURE TO IN-

STALL THE DEBRIS SHIELD IN POSITION SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATIONCAN RESULT IN

SERIOUS INJURYTO THE OPERATOR. WHEN ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE

FOR COMFORT, BE SURE THAT THE ASSIST HANDLE REMAINS BETWEEN THE TRIGGER HOUSING AND 'THESAFE-

TY LABEL.

UNE

LIMITER"

CHECK LIST

• Check all fasteners, make sure they are tightand there are no loose parts.

• Check to make sure the throttle cable is positioned cor- rectly,

• With the unit hetd in the operating position, adjust the assist handle up or down the tube for best comfort and

balance before first use

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Figure 3

TRIMMER

HEAD

DIRECTION TO INSTALL

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