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Craftsman 358-79104 manual

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  • Page 1

    Operator's Manual 32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.791040 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espar_ol, p. 22 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, M[...]

  • Page 2

    Warranty Statement 2 Storage 16 Identification of Symbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 17 Safety Rules 3 Emissions Statement 18 Assembly 8 Operation 10 Parts List 20 Maintenance 14 Spanish 22 Service &Adjustments 15 Parts and Ordering Back Cover ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS WEEDWACKER ® When used and maintained according to the operat[...]

  • Page 3

    4_WARNING: 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 operator's manual before using u[...]

  • Page 4

    UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY _,WARNING: Stop unit and dis- connect the spark plug before per- forming maintenance (except carbure- tor adjustments). • Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition. • Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken[...]

  • Page 5

    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. • Only use the trimmer attachment for trimming, scalping, mowing and sweeping. Do [...]

  • Page 6

    • 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. • Neve[...]

  • Page 7

    • Disconnect attachment from the drive engine before cleaning the tines with a hose and water toremove any build-up. Oil the tines toprevent rust. • Always wear gloves when servicing or cleaning the tines. The tines become very sharp from use. • Do not run unit at high speed unless cultivating. HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY DANGER: RiSK OF CUT; KEEP H[...]

  • Page 8

    before continuing. Contact Sears Service for repair or replacement of affected parts as necessary. SNOW THROWER SAFETY _WARNING: 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 disc[...]

  • Page 9

    1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. Coupler Shipph_g protector Knob 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/re[...]

  • Page 10

    KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THiS OPERATOR'S 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 Shaft Trimmer Head N_ Coupler ON/OFF Switch Shield Starter Handle Primer Bulb[...]

  • Page 11

    age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Never use engine or carburetor clean- er products in the fuel t[...]

  • Page 12

    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 .OOSEN Attachment TIGHTEN Knob 2. Press and hold the locking/release button. Locking/Release Button erator[...]

  • Page 13

    Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT • Release the throttle trigger. • Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. CUTTING METHODS ,i_WARNING: Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.), which c[...]

  • Page 14

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _lm WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK Check for loose fasteners and parts Check for damaged or worn parts Inspect and clean unit and decals Clean air filter Inspect muffler and spark arresting screen Replace spark plug WHEN TO PERFORM [...]

  • Page 15

    REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 ram). Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable. 1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard. 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark plug and tighten securely with [...]

  • Page 16

    Make adjustments with the unit sup- ported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object. Hold the unit by hand while running and making adjustments. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler. Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without tri[...]

  • Page 17

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE _,WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require TROUBLE Engine will not start. unit to be operating. CAUSE REMEDY 1. ON/OFF switch in OFF position. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Spark plug not firing. 5. Fuel not reaching c[...]

  • Page 18

    YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/California Air Re- sources Board and Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2007 and later small off- road engine. In California, all small off- road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to mee[...]

  • Page 19

    MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RE- LATED PARTS: Any Sears approved replacement part used in the perfor- mance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys- tem: Spark Plug (co[...]