Craftsman 358.79821 manual

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    Operator's Manual CRFIFTSMFIN 24cc/1.3 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / .080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.798210 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, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun. 1-800-235-[...]

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    Warranty Statement 2 Storage 11 Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 12 Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 12 Operation 5 Parts List 14 Maintenance 9 Spanish 17 Service & Adjustments 10 Parts and Ordering Back FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN :_ GAS POWERED WEEDWAOKER _; LINE TRIMMER. For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman G[...]

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    OPERATOR SAFETY • 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. Stay clear of spinning line. • Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, [...]

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    tor screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are legally responsible for installing and maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure todo so is a viola- tion of law. Contact a Sears Service Center for the correct parts. SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand t[...]

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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 loca- tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer- ence. Assist Handle Muffler " Throttle ON/STOP Trigger Switch Starter Spark Plug Chok[...]

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    Never use engine or carburetor clean- er products in the fuel tank or perma- nent damage may occur. See the STORAGE section for addi- tional information. STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Press and hold the On/Stop switch in the STOP position. • If engine does not stop, move choke lever to full position. Choke Lever Engine Stop Switch ", STARTING YOU[...]

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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: _ _. _ j_ Eye Protection H_°;gY _t_s __ Cut from your right to your left. Bring the engine to cutting speed be- fore entering the material to be cut. Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle.[...]

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    • For trimming or scalping use less than full throttle toincrease line life and decrease head wear especially: • During light duty cutting • Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts trees or fence wire • For mowing or sweeping use full throttle for a good clean job WARNING:Always wear eye protec- tion. Never lean over[...]

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    MAINTENANCESCHEDULE CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Check for Loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use Clean unit and labels After each use Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation Replace spark plug Yearly GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cov- er items that h[...]

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    REPLACING THE LINE • Push and hold the engine stop switch in the stop/off position until the unit has fully stopped. • Disconnect the spark plug lead wire. • Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the tap button. • Clean entire surface of hub and spool. • Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two 12.5 foot (3.8 m) lengths of .080" (2[...]

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    ADJUSTING PROCEDURE Idle Speed Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling. • Turn clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies. • Turn counterclockwise to decrease speed. No further adjustments are necessary if performance is satisfactory. Mixture Adjustment "H" DO NOT operate engine at full t[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE Engine will not start. Engine will not idle properly. Engine will not accelerate, lacks power, or dies under a load. Engine smokes excessively. Engine runs hot. CAUSE • Engine flooded. • Fuel tank empty. • Spark plug not firing. • Fuel not reaching carburetor. • Compression low. • Idle speed set too low. ?[...]

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    under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure ofsuch an emission related part, the part will be repaired or replaced by SEARS. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSI- BILITIES: As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner, you are re- sponsible for the performance of [...]