Craftsman 358799250 Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away

Operator,s

Manual

Model No,

358.799250

ASSISTANCE

WARNING:

Read the Operator' s Manual and Follow All Warnings and Safety

Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious Injury.

Always Wear Eye Protection

CRRFTSMRN

32cc

2 CYCLE ENGINE WEEDWAC ER

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

530-082425" 1- 04/12/94

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

1994, Sears, Roebuck and Co.

ONEYEARLIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS-POWERED WEEDWACKER®

When this Cr.aftsman Gas.-Powered Weedwacker is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and

mmntenance instructions m the operator's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in materials orworkmanship

as IOltOWS:

1 YEAR - Parts and Labor, when used for household purposes.

90 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for commercial, institutional, or professional purposes. 30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental purposes.

This warranty excludes nylon line, spark plug, and air filter, which are, expendable parts and become worn during normal use.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT 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. DEPT. 817WA HOFFMA1N ESTATES, EL 60179

TABLE OFCONTENTS

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 3

KNOW YOUR UNIT ........................... 5

ASSEMBLY .................................. 6

ACCESSORIES .............................. 8

/ FUELING YOUR ENGINE ...................... 9

SPEC_ICATIONS

: ENGINE TYPE:

"DISPLACEMENTi _

: 11 ,

ENGINE RPM:

IGNITION: "

IGNITION TIMING:

CARBURETOR:

=,Lilt ,

ENGINE "OFF": STARTER:

MUFFLER:

CUTTING PATH: FUEL TANK:

SPARK PLUG: SPARK PLUG GAP:

MODULE AIR GAP:

LUBRICATION:

CUTTING LINE:

MANUPACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS:

4,035,912; 4,052,789; 4.236,312; 4_86,675; 4,290,200; 4,352,243; 4,366,621; 4,366,622; 4,4_;1,983; 4,798,185; 4,819,742; 4,823,465; 4,825,548; 4,835,867; 4,841,929; 4,852,258;

4,89%923; 4,940,028; 5,020,223; & D304,196. OTHER U.S. AND FOREIGN PATENTS,

PENDING.

2-Cycle, Air Cooled 32cc

Operating- -7500 Idle--2800 - 3200

, ,

Solid State

Spark Advance -

Non-adjustable

" ,r, r,

Diaphragm All Position :With Adjustable Fuel Mixture Jet

....pos!tive Switch •

Auto Rewind - :::: :i.?i Temperature Limiting

(not spark arresting)

17"

4oocc ' ' '.... '.....

.025" .010" to .014"

..,.Hi, .., ,

Gasoline/Oil Mixture - 40:i

(see.',iFueling Your Engine")

.080" Diameter Sears ....

Laser Line ®

STARTING YOUR ENGINE .................. 10

USING YOUR TRIMMER .................... 11

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY--

GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............. 15

INDEX ..................................... 21

REPAIRPARTS LIST. ........... ........... :. 22

SWITCH

ASSIST

SAFETY LABEL

SERIAL NUMBER

AND STARTING

INSTRUCTIONS

THROTTLE

TRIGGER

DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING

FUEL CAP

SHIELD

AIR

FILTER

MUFFLER

GUARD

LINE

PLUG LIMITER

• TRIMMERHEAD

LaserLine istrademarkofWCI OutdoorProdUcts,Inc. / :_'

NOTE.. lllustrationemay differfrom aotualpro't8duo to designehangesr

SPECIAL NOTICE ............

For users on U.S. Forest Land in the states of California, Maine, Oregon, and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the _] states of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443),Oregon, and Washington require,bylaw,that certain internal combustion N

engines operated on forest, brush, and/or grass-covered areas beequipped with a sparkarrestor, maintained ineffectiveworking order,_] orthe engine be constructed, equipped,and maintained for the prevention offire Checkwithyour state orlocal authorities forre la-

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tons pertaining to these reqmrements. Failure to follow these r_eqmrementsm awolatmn ofthe law. This unit ISnot factory- I_ equipped with a spark arrestor; however, a spark arrestor is available as an optional part. Ifthisitem is required in your area, I_

v _1_, nearest Sears Service Center!Department for the correct kit. [!_]

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A WARNINGS AND SAFE INSTRUCTIONS

(See Additional Safety Instructions throughout this Manual)

A WARNING - THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS! This unit can cause serious

injury or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be fol- lowed 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 assem-

bling and using thisunit! Restrict the use of this power tool to persons who read, understand and

follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.

DANGER

BLADES OR SLINGING HEADS

CAN COME OFFAND CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY.

- THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR LINE TRIMMER USE ONLY

- NEVER USE ANY OTHER CUTTING

ATTACHMENT WITH THIS UNIT.

_k WARNING

Leg Guards Thrown

.WW

_Fa:c '_f O_bjects

e Boots

Shield

TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS VIOLENTLY.

- YOU CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED.

- WEAR EYE AND LEG PRO_CTION.

Operator's

Manual

60 Foot

(20 meters)

f Hazard Zone

Safety

Labels

AkWARNING

HAZARD ZONE FOR THROWN

OBJECTS

- TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS _OLENTLY.

- OTHERS CAN BE BLINDED

OR INJURED.

- KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS 30 FEET (10 METERS) AWAY.

A WARNING

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

- FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS.

- FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..,.(Continued)

Ak OPERATOR SAFETY

Always wear safety eye protection.

Always wear long pants, long sleeves, boots and gloves: Wearing safety leg guards is recom- mended. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals, jew-

elry, short pants, short sleeves, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.; they can be caught in moving parts.

Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.

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

tion.

Wear_hearingprotectionifyou use thisunit for more than 1-1/2hours per day.

Never startorrun theengineinsideadosed room orbuilding.Breathingexhaustfumes can kill.

Keep handlesfreeofoiland fuel.

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Look for and replace damaged or loose parts be-

fore each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep the unit in good working condition.

Replac e trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damage in any other way be-

fore using the unit. Use only .080" diameter SEARS Laser Line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.

Make sure the unit is assembled correctly as listed in this manual.

Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end

supported to prevent the trimmer line from con-

tacting any object.

Keep others away when making carburetor ad-

justments.

Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments. Use only genuine SEARS accessories and replace-

ment parts as recommended for this unit.

A 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 or while using the unit.

' Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.

• Stop engine and allowthe engine to cool before re-

moving fuelcap.

• Empty thefueltank beforestoringtheunit.Use

up fuelleftinthe carburetorby startingtheen- gineand lettingtheenginerun untilitstops.

• Storeunitand fuelin an _areawhere fuelvapors cannotreachsparksor open flamesfrom water

heaters,electricmotorsorswitches,furnaces,etc.

Ak CUTTING SAFETY

• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,

etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in

the trimmer head. x

• Keep others including children, animals, bystand- ers and l_elpers outside the 60 foot (20 meter) Haz-

ard Zone. Stop the engine immediately if you are

approached. •....

• Always keeptheengineon theright-handsideOf

yourbody.

- Hold theunitfn_nlywithbothhands.

• iKeep firm footingand balance.Do not over-

ireach.

• _Keep thetrimmer head belowwaistlevel.

•, Do notraisetheengineaboveyourwaist.

•'Keep allpartsofyour body away from trimmer head and mufflerwhen engineisrunning.

• _Cut fromyour righttoyourleft.

• Use onlyforjobsexplainedinthismanual.

A TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stop the unit before transporting.

• Keep the muffler away from your body.

• Allow the engine to cool, and secure the unit be-

fore storing or transporting in a vehicle.

• Empty the fuel tank before storing or transport-

ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting the engine run un-

til it stops.

• Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water

heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the bracket below the engine or by drive shaft housing.

• Store the unit out of the reach of children.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment.

If you need assistance, contact your SEARS Service Center/Department or the

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE, 1-800-235-5878.

H Exp_suret_vibrati_nsthr__ghpr___ngeduse_fgas__inep_weredhandt___sc_uldcauseb___dvesse__rnerve H

damage in the f'mgers, hands, and wrists of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Pro-

m longed use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel d.amage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms M

occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the _gers,

H hands or wrists, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration system does not _1 l_] guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis [_

__r doo_.se...lythe.._..._physiooooooo__.c_co_.diti0_noo_sndthe con&'tion o f_ tool......................................_,_

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KNOW YOUR UNIT

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A. INTRODUCTION C. CARTON CONTENTS

Your Trimmer is a versatile product developed for

large lawns and to make short work of a variety of lawn care tasks -- trimming, scalping, mowing, KEY NO.

and sweeping. • Engine Special Features Include:

• Centrifigal Clutch

• All-Position Carbmtor

• Adjustable Anti-Vibe, Assist Handle

• Semi-Automatic Line Feed

• 17" Cutting Path

B. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. After removing the contents from the carton, check parts _nst the Carton Contents list.:

2. Examine the parts for damage . Do not use

damaged parts ....

3. Notify your Sears Service Center/Department

immediately if apart is missing or damaged.

Your unit has been shipped witha plastic

shipping guard over the primer bulb (see "Specifications" for location). Remove and

discard the plastic shipping guard.

_ It is normal to hear the fuel filter rattle in

anempty fuel tank.

• Drive Shaft Assembly w/Safety Label 1

• Shield ]

• Trimmer Head 1

• Assist Handle 1

• Operator's Manual 1

• Loose Parts Bag 1

LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS:

• Hex Wrench 1

• Engine Oil 1

A. Hex Socket Screw - Front Shroud 2

B. Hex Socket Screw - Throttle Hsg. 1 C. Screw- Shield 2

D. Hex Head Screw - Assist Handle 1

E. Nut - Assist Handle 1

F. Lock Nut 3

G. Bracket- Shield 1

H. Dust Cup - Drive Shaft Housing 1

QTY

D. HARDWARE USAGE

. ;

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

L . •

: Refer to the Hardware reference letters below during assembly.

This Hardware is packaged in the Plastic Bag.

Figure 1

ASSEMBLY

(If tool is received assembled, repeat all steps in this section to be sure assembly is correct and is ad _+

justed for the operator.) -

A. PREPARATION

This Operator's Manual is designed to help you as. semble the tool and to provide its safe operation. It is

-importantthat you read the entire manual to become familiar with the tool before you begin assembly or

call our CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at

1"800-235-5878.

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B.T_E

• Place the two screws "A." into the holes on the en-

gine asshown in theillustration.

• Positionthelocknuts"E" inthelowerholes.

• Tighten the screws with the hex wrench (pro-

vided)justenough toholdthehardware together whileholdingthelocknutswithyourotherhand.

• Remove thepackingcoverfromthestraightendof

the shafthousingifsoequipped.Your unit may

not have a packing cover.

Make sure the shaft inside the tube does not

fall out of the tube. Dirt on the shaft will signifi- cantly reduce the life of the unit. If the drive shaft falls out of the housing, clean, re-lubricate, and

re-install. See "Drive Shaft Lubrication" in the Maintenance section.

• Align the bottom groove on the tube with the ridge on the lower wall of the engine opening.

• Turn the shaft to align the square end of the shaft

with the square hole inside the front opening of

....the engine.

'• Firmlypush thetube intotheengineopeningun-....

tfl the top groove is no longer visible. • •

• Tighten screws "A." alternately with the hex

wrench until secure.

IC. THROTTLE CABLE

__ Do not bend the throttlecable.

• Slidethethrottletriggerhousing from the foam

gripabout1" to 1-1/2". Figure2.

' • Insertthethrottlecablethroughthetunnelinthe

foam gripuntiltheend ofthecableextendsatleast

2 inches beyond the grip. Figure 3,

• Hold the trigger awayfrom thetube and insert the

barrel end of the throttle cable into the round opening in the trigger as shown in Figure 3.

When inserting the barrel end of the throttle cable into the roundopening in the trigger, make sure that the barrel is completely inserted and the

.... throttle cable is located in the split in the arm.

Figure 4.

• Push the cable back into the split in the arm. Fig- ure 3. Guide the arm into the foam grip tunnel until the throttle trigger housing is flush against the grip. Figure 5.

• Squeeze and hold trigger against foam grip. Then install screw B. and nut E Figure 5.

Do not overtighten screw. .There

must be at least 1/8" free play in the trigger. Figure 5. Make sure trigger will move freely

so the _er can fully re .turn to idle when the trigger is released. The trimmer head must

not turn at idle speed to avoid serious i_ury to the operator and others.

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1. Read your Operator's Manual

2. Tools you will need:

- Hex Wrench provided with the tool.

- AdjustableWrench '

- StandardScrewdriver

Remove any packing material

may be on the end of tube

Locknut

I: Close up view

Hole

Top Groove

Ridgeandbotton

groove

Turn the ar.bor shaft to align the shaftwiththe square hole.

1"toI-]

Throttle Trigger Housing

Round Hole _

inTrigger i

Figure 2

RIGHT

WRONG

Screw B.

Figure 4

, :

Tube

ArborShaft

B_arrel

End of

Cable

Figure 3

Nut

1/8"

Fig_e 5

D.AS SIST HANDLE

ASSIST HANDLE

• Drop threaded end of screw "D.'; through the

opening in the top of the T-handle. Figure 7.

• Pull on the threaded end ofscrew"D." to bring the square head of the screw past the pin inside

the T-handle. Figure 7.

• Align the assist handle between the safety la- bel and the end of the :tube, Figure 6. Make

sure hex recession in assist handle is on the left

side of the tube ..........

• Seat nut "E." in thehex,shaped recession on the back side of the assist handle.

• Insert thethreaded end of the T- handle screw through the hole in the assist handle and

tighten fn_rdy by hand only.

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Figure 6

Befm'e Assembly Top, View , '_emhled

. , L.__.2.t in ,,

Figure 7

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E.TRIMMER HEAD __- i_

• Place dust cup "H." over the hex nut on the bot-

....... tom of the tube -see illustration. The hex nut

should fit completely inside dust cup "H.".

•: Hold dust cup "H." with a wrench to keep the ar-

bor shaft from t_arning.

• Thread the trimmer head onto the arbor shaft =_age_st dust cup "H." and hand tighten fnm_ly.

_: Unless trimmer head is tightened ade-

quately, it can unthread when engine is started or

': ;stopped. If this situation occurs, reinstall the

trimmer head and tighten more securely.

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E SHIELD ATTACHMENT

A WARNING

The shield must be properly installed. The shield provides partml protection from the risk

of t]iro_obj_cts to theoperator and:others and

is eqmpped with a line limiter which cuts excess : ....

line to the proper length. : • _ .......

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A WARNING

F_lure to install shield inthe position shown in Figure 8can result in semous injury to the op-

erator. The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the tube. Direct widest part of

shield toward engine.

the shield) is sh_.and can cut you.

• Match key (raised area) on the shield with the

• Rest bottom of shield ontop of shoulder (not on

NOTE: The bottom of shield must rest on top of

The line limiter (on the underside of

"V" slot on the tube. Figure 8.

the dust cup) of tube. Figure 8.

the shoulder of the tube and not on dust cup.

i,,,, H,,,,,,,, Hi,m ' i i,m

ii , ....

:Direction

toInstall

Arbc

Nut --o i

Hex t_ Laf

i Dust

CupH.

• Install bracket "G. °'and screws "C." as shown in Figure 8. :, _ :i :

NOTE: Alt,hough a screwdriver slot is provided in

screws "C.,, it is easier to install the screws with a wrench or socket.

• Tighten the screws evenly and securely.

_: It is possible that a small space will be left

between bracket "G." and the shield when the screws are fi_y tightened.

Widest Part _ Bracket G.

of Shield Toward Engine Screws C.

Useawrenchtokeepthe i

spinning the trimmer head onto the unit.

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Figure 8

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G. OPERATING POSITION

• Before starting the engine, stand as shown in Figure 9 and check for the following:

• Left arm fully extended, hand holding assist

handle.

• Right arm slightly bent, hand holding foam

.... pad, fingers on throttle trigger.

° Engine below waist level. ° Weight of tool evenly distributed between

al'Ins.

• Without operator bending over, the trimmer

head is near and para_el to the ground and eas- fly contacts the material to be _t.

When adjusting the assist handle

for comfort, be sure assmt handle remains

between throttle trigger housing and the

safety label on the tube. 6.

• Adjust the assist handle up or down the drive shaft housing (but above the safety labels) to a com-

fortable position.

° Rotate assist handle from left to right to tilt the

angle of the trimmer head when cutting a large,

sloped area such as aditch bank.

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OPERATING

POSITION !

Figure 9

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ACCESSORIES

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ITEM STOCK NO.

SAFETY GOGGLES SEARS 40:1 2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL

......................................... ...... _._. !.... ............... 7i-85707

--3.2 oz ............... i ...... ............................ . ........................... 71-36552

--8 oz .... -. I, ............ ! ................................... ...... • ................... 71-36555

--16 oz .......... ,...... _.... ..... • ......................... • _.......... =................... 71-36553

SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRIMMER HEAD .................. _... _.... ................... ..... 71,85802

SPOOL W/LINE ... .... . ..... . .............................. :._... .................... .... 71-85789

NYLON CUTTING LINE

80 Ft. (.080 Dia.) Cutting Line ........................................................... 71-85773

200 Ft. (.080 Dia.) Cutting Line ....................................... _.................. 71,85608

400 Ft. (.080 Dia.) Cutting Line .. ! ........................... ............... i........ ... 71-85778

SPARK PLUG..... ........... ...+ ......................................... _.. .......... 71-85854

FLEXSHAFT LUBE ......... !... ....... • ......................... .... .......... +............ . 952-030139

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