Craftsman 358.791071 manual

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    Operator's Manual 32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.791071 • 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[...]

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    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 opera[...]

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    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[...]

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    UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY _WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing mainte- nance except carburetor 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, or dam- aged in any[...]

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    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 [...]

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    • 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[...]

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    • 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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 H an d I e .,_i_1_ " Coup,er __ _ -- Shaft _1_ I_'_ .... ) .......... Trim[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,_ WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug 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 before performing maintenance WHEN TO PERFORM B[...]

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    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. 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-dY spark plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch[...]

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    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT _,WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head will be spinning dur- ing most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. After making ad- justments, the trimmer head must not move or spin at idle speed. The carburetor has been carefully set at the fac[...]

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    ENGINE • Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea- spoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil. • Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range. • Clean air filter. • Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any da[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS SEARS TRIMMER MODEL 358.791071 _1_ WARNING All repairs, adjustments and maintenance not described in the Operator's Manual must be performed by qualified service personnel Ref "1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Part No. 530015805 530015886 530057983 530016326 530057984 530058843 530069572 53001[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS _lL WARNING At_ repairs, adjustments and maintenance not described in the Operator's Manual must be performed by qualified service personnel SEARS TRIMMER MODEL 358.791071 p5 1 2 _ 4 5 22 23 8 I 9 lO 11 39 40 % 47 42 57 Ret. Part No. Description 1 530047721 Bulb-Purge 2 530015843 Screw-tank 3 530049386 Cap-Fuel w/ret. 4 53001436[...]