Craftsman 358799260 Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT MAI'_AL
Operator's
Manual
MODEL NO.
358.799260132cc
(I8" Cntting Path)
Do Not Throw Away
Always Wear Eye Protection
/CRR.FTSMRN _z-soo-_35-SsTS .
32ccGAS WEEDWACKER ®
& W_G:
and Follow All Warnings
and S_ety Instructions.
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2 Cyde Engine
* Assembly
*Operation
Sears,Roebuck.andC.o.,HoffmanEstates,IL 60179 U.S.A.
lhld Mix 40:1
*Maintenance
• ReD,_. Parts,
_30-08242_-i4_./12/94 " ® 1994, Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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Lmn D ON C -POWZR V E WAC Za®
whe_t_ _.c-_-_w_ w._.a_er_ mm_ed, lubber, _.dt_ up_g_ theo_" g_d
n_m_ance mm-uc_s m me operator's manure, _ars wm repair, free of c]_rge, any defect in m_ or wor_
a_ follows:
1 YEAR - Parts and Labor,w.hen used forhousehold purlms_.
90 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for commercial, insti_ational, or professional purposes.
30 DAYS - Parts and Labor, if used for rental purposes.
Thiswarrantyexeahi.desnylonline,sparkplug,and air_ whicham expendablepartsand becomeworn duringnormaluse.
This w at'_n_appl_ only while tl_ pz_tuct i_in use in the United Stat_. WARRANTY S_WIG-_IISAVAILABLEBYRETURNING THE
WEEDWACKERTO _ _ SEA_ SEleCtS _R_DEPARTMENT IN THE UNI_D _ATES.
Thiswerrantygivesyou Slmdfieieilalriglxta,andyoumay alsohaveotherri_tswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
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TAB_ OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS AND _.FETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............3
KNOW YOUR UNIT .....................................................
ASSEMBLY .................................................................. 6
ACCEb'SORIES ............................................................ 9
FUELING YOUR ENGINE .................. :...................... 10
STARTING YOUR ENGINE ....................................... 11
L_ING YOUR UNIT................................................... 12
CUSTOMER RF_PONSIBILITIES ............................. 16
STORAGE ................................................................. 21
ILLUSTRATBD PARTS LIST ..................................... 23
INDEX .......................................................................26
SPECIFICATIONS
._NGINE TYPE: ._ 2._ycle, Air--Cool_'d
!D[SPLACEMKNT: 32cc
-ENGINE RPM: Operating" 7500
Idle -- 2800-3200
IGNITION: Solid Stale
IGNITION TIMINGi iSpark Advance _ Non-adjustable
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CARBURETOR: !Diaphragm Ai! Positions with
adjustable _! mixture jets
v.rqO_NEi,_O_F':.... !pgsmyeSwath
STARTF-.R: - !Auto Rewind
MUFFLER: Temperature Limiting (not spa&
an_ing: see Notice. p. 6)
.......... .... . l 7 fl, oz. ....
SPARK PLUG: 171-_5854(CJ-t4}
sP^_:PLUGGAP- .o2s"
'MODULE: A(R GAP: .010" /.014'; ' "
LUBRICATION: ...... '_G_'_o!ineiOff Mixture- 40: |
[(See "FuelingYour Engine"]
CUTTING ILANEi : ' - ",080" Diamctcr'Sears Laser Line"
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SHAFT LENGTH- 52"
• NO_ _UN_ [SA _ _¢DEMARKOF ....
WHrfE CONSOLI_T_D IN--KS, IN_
M,MqUFACIX/_ _ ONE OR _ OF I"F_ FO_O U.S.
I_.T_9_SPf_NgII_.
2.
PLUG
A WARNINGSAND SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
(SeeAdditio_ SsfetyInst_ions t_=oughoutthisManual)
'_ WARNING - TH!S PO_ TOOL CANB£ DANGEROUS! _ uuitca__u_e_erio_
in_,y or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings andsafety instructions in this manual must be lot-
..towedto pre_ide_reasone_iesafety aud_efficiencyiu us.mg,.__uni_The_o__.__lef__f_o_ _e ............
warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire Opeestor's Manual before usem-
bltng and using this untt_ .Restri'_ the use of this power tool to persons who read, understaud and
follow the_warnings and instructions in this manual and on the umt.
DANGER
_E8 OR SLINGING KEAD8
CAN COME OFF AND CAUSE
SERr OU$ INJURY.
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- THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR
LINE TRIMMER USE ONLY
- NEVER US_ ANY OTHER _G
ATFAC_ WiTH TH/S "_ "
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LegG_
Face Boots
Shield
A WkRNING
TRIMMER LINE CAN TKROW
OBJEC'I_ VIOLENTLY..
- YOU CAN BE BLINDED OR
- WEAE EYE AND LEG P-_ON,
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60 Foot
(20mete_)-
Hazard Zone
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.HAFA__ZONE FOR TIIROWN
OBJECTS
- _LINECANTHROW
OBJECTS VIOLENTLY.
- OTHERS CAN BE BLINDED
OR ]N_.
- EEEP PEOPLE _ ANIMA_
30 FEET (10 METERS) AWAY.
READ OPERATOR N MANUAL
- FOLLOWALLWARNINGSAND
• _ F_TO DO SO CAN RESULT
• IN SERIOUS IN_
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....(Cont ued)
A OPERATOR SAFETY
• Always wear safety eye protection.
• Always wear tong pants, long sleeves, boots and
gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recom-
mended. Do not gq barefoot or wear sandah, jew-
e_try,short pants, short sleeves, loose clothing, or
cIothing with looselyhangingties, straps,tassels,
etc.;they can be caughtinmoving parts.
•. Secu_. hair soitisabove shoulder length.
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ilI)or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medica.
tion.
• Wear hearing protection ff you use this unit for
more than I- 1/2 hours per da_
• Never start or nm t_e e_ne insiide ad_ room
or build_. Breathing _st Runes can
• Keep han_lesfreeof oil and fu_.
_xUArlTI__AAVCE ._AFETY
• 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.
, Replace trimmer head psrts that are chipped,
cracked, broken, or damage in any other way be-
* Use only_._0 _ diameter SEARS Laser Line e,
Never use wire, _pe, s_ng, e_
* Make sure the unit is assembled coreectly as listed
in this nmnual,
. Make carburetoradjustmentswith thelowerend
supported to prevent the trimmer line from con-
tactingany objec_
, Keep o_e_ away when making _e_ ad-
justments.
. Discm_nectt_e spark _plug be.fo_re_fforn_.
n_n_nan_ except carburetor adjustments.
* Use only _nume SEARS accesso_ and _p_ce-
ment parts ss recommended for _ umt.
A FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flsmes.
• Use a contsiner approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or _]]ow smoking near fuel or the
unitorwhileusingtheunit,
° Wipe _ aHfuel spills before starting engine.
• Move atleast10feet(3meters)away from fueling
_te before startingengine,
• Stopengineand allowunittocoolbeforeremov-
• Empty the fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
• Store unit and fue! in an area where fuel vapors
,cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, electric motors or switches, Rtrnaces, et_
A CUTT/NG SAFETY
* In_ theareatohecutbeforeeachuse,Remow
objects (rocks, brokenglass, nails,wire,stag,
etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in
the trimmer head.
approachod_
* Always keep the engine on the right - hand side of
your bo_.
* Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
. .]_eep_flrm,_ footingand bslance.Do not over-
*..Keepthe trimmer headbelowwaistlevel
• Do not raise the engiue above your
, _Keep _l] parts of your body away from trimmer
head and muffler when engine is running.
, Cut from your right to your left.
* -Use only for jobs ex_]alned in this manttal,
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the unit before carrying.
* Keep the muffler away from your body.
° AIIow the engine to cool, and secure the unit be-
. forestoringorU-amporting in a vehicle.
, Empty the fuel tank before storing or transport-
ing the unit. Use up fuel let_ in the carburetor by
starting the engine and lettingthe engine run un-
til it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames f_vm water
heaters, electricmotorsor switches,furnace,etc.
° Store unit so line_ cannot accidentally
cause injury. The unit can be hung by the bracket
below the engine orby drive shaft housing.
- Store the unit out of the ree_ of children.
F situa_ns oeeur whleh are not eom_d in tSis nmnu_ use care and goodj_t.
lf you need asslstanee, eon_t _ur "An#hor_zed.Service Dealer or the
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A, INTRODUCTION _ CAKTON CONTENTS
Your Trimmer is a versatile product designed to help KEYNO.
you give your lawn a finished appeamnc_
Special_ Include:
* Centrifugal Clutch
* AIl-lmsitio_ Carbgretor
. Adjustable, anti.be, cushioned Assist Handle
• _-Automatlc Trimmer Head
• 18 _.Cut/lagPath
B. UNPEG iNdUCTIONS
1. Remove contents from the carton if y_u have not
done so.
2. Check parts against Lhelist below.
3. Examine pare fordamage, Donor usedarnaged parts.
4. Noc*_ your $¢ars Store immediately ifa part is miss-
NOTE: Yourunit has been shipped with aplastic
shipping guard over the primer bulb (see
_dpecifications" for location). Remove and
discard the plastic shipping guard.
!t is n_to hear the.fuel rater rathe in
aa empty fuel tank.
CAKION CO_:
o Engine
. DriveSha_Oear BoxAssembb'w/SafetyI._i
mxdDustCup ,!
" Shield 1
" TrimmerHead 1
" 2-cycle F.agineOil !
•. Opcra_'s Mam_ (NotShown) 1
• I.oo_ Putts!_ag(NotSho_n) l
*LOOSEPARTSBAGCO_
" Flex ShaftLube I
" T-_- AssistHandle I
; HcxWnmch-.tmall.. 1
. Her Wrench-Large 1
A. H_Socka HcadScr_v,ClutchShroud 2
B, Slot_d Hex 'He.,adScrew - Shield 4
C. Hex Sock_ HeadSccew. Thrc_qi¢Trigger Housing 1
D. SquareHeadScow - AssistHandle 1
E. HexLock..Na_-C_utchShroudtTdg,_rH_siag 3
Kb_Nm. AssistHa_le • 1
c. Largecup Washer 1
*Hardveza-eis_ inactualsi_ drawingsinthe assembly
_ons. Ccanpa_ tile haxd_e iath_lcose pans bag with the
haS,rarein_ drawingstode_imir_th¢con-ectrafttouse_'
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A. B. C. D. E.- E O.
SPEGIAL NOTICE L
For users on US. Forest land and in some s_tes, including California (Public Resonrees Codes 4442 and 4443) ,Idaho,
I_mesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washlastem Certain internal combustion engines operated on forest, brush,
rod/orgrass-coveredlands, in the above areas, must be equipped with a _park arrestor, n_intained ine£Sectiwworking ord_,
_rthe engine mustbeconstructed, equipped, and maintained forthe prevention offire. Checkwlth yourstat_or local authorities
_r regulations pertaining to*these zequimments. Fai!uze to follow the.s¢requirements is aviolation of 1helaw. This unit. is not
hctory-equllgmdwtthasparker; howev_,asparkarrestoris_le asanoptionalpart,irasparker _ _
inyour area, order Pat't#952-'/01612 from your Sears Service CenleriDcpartmem.
ASSEMBLY
(If tool is reeeivM, assembled, repeat all steps in this section to be.sure assembly is correct and ii ad-
justed for the operator.)
A. PREPARATION
' This Manual is designed to help you _semble 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 a_sembly. If you have ar_v
questions or need fixrther assistance, car our
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at
!-800-235-5878.
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B.ASSEMBLY ST_PS
Hardware referredtoin.thefollowings_."oneisshown actualsizeintheHardware Chart,page5.
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v. Place the two screws _L" into the holes on t_e
b. Posltionthe]ock-nutb"E." in the lower holes.
c. Tighten ,scr_-,vswith the-small hex wrench (.pro-
vided) just enoug h to hold hardware together
while homing lock-nuts .with your other hand.
d. Remove the packingcoverfrom the.straight
end of the tube(ifso equipped). Your unit may
not have a packing cover.
z. ltead yotw Operator's _
2. Toeh you willaee&
- Hex Wrench ¢avvided with the tool.
_j__ • Wx_.n_orta_ plien
Flat Blade Screwdriver
not fall out of the tube_ Dirt on the shaft will sig-
nificantly reduce the life of the unit. If the flex_e
ddve shaft falls out of the housing, clea_ re-]u_
hricate, andi,_-re install See _Flexible Drive Shaft
Lubrication" in the Maintenance section.
e. _the bot_m 8r6o_ ozi"the tube With the
ridge on the lower wall ofthe engine opening.
£ Turn the shafttoalignthe'squvxeend of the
shaft wifllthe sqaure hole insidethe front
opening of the engine,
g.ra_...y_ thence_to theen_ o_..a_.
untll t_e _ ff_d conta_ or _ wRhm
3mm (!/8") ofthe, dutch:_using.
h. Tighten screws "A.". alternately with the hex
wrench until secure.
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Shaft
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2. TtEP.OTII_ CABLE
Do not bend the throttle cable.
a _de the throttle _r housing from the foam
grip about 8 cm (1%-_eure 8.
b: _ _ csk]ethroughthe _unnet_ _e
fosm grip Until_._e endbfthe cable e_ds at lesst
5 =m(2")bey_l_t]_e_p.
c. Hold.the trigS_ away from the drive,shaft hous-
ing and _ the bsn_ end of the throttle cable
into the roundopeningin _e trig_r ..
d. _ the c_le iuto the _q31itin the arm, _ •
Guide the arm into the foam _i'p tunnel:tmtilthe. •
tt_ro_ tr_,erho._ _ au_h_t_'_.
grip,
£ Inste_ screw "C." andNut _._ Tighten =_'oder.
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s. ASSZST
a, Align the,essist _e. between the sa_'ety lebel
the _ triggerhouaipg_ .. ,, ,,
b. Drop the _ede@d._screw D. through the
opening inthe top of the T.handle.
C, t_U on thethreaded end_ o_t_h_,ecrU. to_-ng the
_headofthescrew D. past the pin inside
ti_e T-handIe. "
d, Seatnut _E_iuthehex-shapedrecessi_onthe
back side of the assist ltsndle. . -
e. Insert the threaded end of screw =D._ ttu-ough the
•hote in the._assisthandle; thread the screw into nut
_F._and tighten.firmlyby hand only.
£ Ac_ust as_st handle up or downthe sha_ ho_
forcomfort.
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,.. Screw D. ..Safety.Label ....
T Handle
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B. FOR LI]qE _ USE
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- ' A WARNING ..............
&WARNING
Failure to install shteld:tnlthe Iposition shown i
can remdt in serious injury to the ope_
!ator. The length of the s_e|d must be _eti _',
with the length of the drive shaft _. Dll
rect the widest part of shield toward the engine.i
Remove the metal shield _md blade before
• _talli_. the plastic shield and trimmer hea_L--
L Place the shield under the bearing housing and
..........alien_ hole_
The line ltmlter (on the unde_ide.of
the shield) is sha_ and can cut you.
2. Insert sc_,ew__B." through the bearing h_u_
into the shield.
3. Tighten the screws evenly and securely. - ,.
4. Remove thepackingcover from the arbor snar_ if so •
5. _s_gr_ washer"G." over the arbor sh_, Make
sure the gra_ washor isagent and curved over the.
6. Start the trimmer head onto the _rbor
shaf_.
7. Align the hole in the dust cup with thehole in the ccn-
zerfront of thebearing housing byturningthe dust cup.
Then, insc_ the Largehex wrench (provided) into the
aligned holes to keep the arborshaft from turning.
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8. Tightenthe trimmer head against thewasher and dust
cup white holding the large hei wre_¢h:
9. Remove the large hex wrench.
To remove the trimmer head, inert _e la_e
hex wrenchinto the aligned holes in thedust cup and
bearinghousing, Unthr¢_tdthe Irimmexhead. Be su_
to store grass ,washer "GD, plastic shield, 4 shield
scwws_:and_hardwarewith the trimmerhead lot',future
USe.
Arbor Shaft
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6. OPERATING POSITION
a. Before starting the engine, stand _ showain
Figure II and check for thefoLl_
L) Lef_ arm fully extended, hand holding assist
handle.
23 Right arm slightly bent, hand holding top ban.
dle,fingerson throttle trigger.
33 Engine below wais_ level
4.) Weight of tool evenly dlstrflmt_l between
5.)Without operatorbendingover,the t_mmer
headis near and parallelto the ground end eas-
ily contec_the materialto_ cut.
b. Ad_u_ the mudst handleup or downt_edrive-
sha_ housing (but aboce the sa/_/abe2) tOacom-
fortable posi_on.
_rW_ez a__ theas_t bzndie -
be sure that the assist handle
remains between the throttle trigger hous-
ing and the safe_y label on drive ehTofg houa_
e. Rotate ezsisthandle fromleft to right to tilt the
m_le of the trmmer headwhen.cutt_ a lar_,
_oped arcusuch as a _t_ b_k,
POSITION
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Th_llowing a_ areav_labletJm_h _ RetailSto_e_.CatdogO_e_s.orServi_ C_t_OCK NO,
Safety Face Shield ................................................................. 9-18613
Safety_ ..................... ,............................................... 9-1SS9
2-Cyde Engine Oil " - 71.30143
Spark Plug • 71-8$8$4
Replacement Trimmer Head (available only tliroug_ Sears Service C_te_) ............ 95_701643
Replacement Nylon Trinnner Line
-- 400 ft. .............................................. . ....................... 71-8._78
-- 200 ft. ................................................................... :. 71._,';608
-- 100 fl ...................................................................... 71-85771
lltl_e_m_t Spool with Line. _,..................................................., 71-K_15
Sho_r Strap Kit ......... ............................... ........................ 71-8_/83
Spark _ Kit ........................................................... ,. ,952-70,1612"
FI_ Shaft Lube
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