Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN° 24cc/1.3 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.795100 g 0 e 0 A WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers Call 7 am-7 to your questions about this product: pro, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pro, Sun. 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 53006T/66 2/25100 and Co.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjusl_nents 2 2 4 5 8 9 Storage Troubleshooting Chart Emissions Statement Parts List Spanish Parts and Ordering FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER.
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. Being fully covered helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line. Stay clear of spinning line. • Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.
these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of law. Contact a Sears Service Center fur the correct parts. SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.
KNOW YOURTRIMMER 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 fur future reference. ,_i_-I,_i_Assist Handle J C"1 LJ-.-1 Muffler j \ \ Throttle Trigger OIl/STOP StarterSW'ch/_._ Shield _x X \ _ _--_- Spark Plug Choke Lever _e/'Mi_ ulb _ Fill Cap _Trirnmer Head ON/STOP SWITCH The STOP switch is used to stop engine.
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. See the STORAGE section for additional 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 CHOKE position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATINGPOSITION HEAD TRIMMER 33pof 6_eLine Does The Cutting Line Crowded Into Work Area mgta Wro.g • The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls, fences, trees and flower beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs Bring the engine to cutting speed before entering the material to be cut. Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary. The cuing line will cut e_ciently when the engine is run at less than full throttle.
Scalping ......... SWEEPING - The fanning action of the rotating line can be used fur a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal fur mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach, In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground, Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool, Mowing _.
• Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed. REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at .025 in. Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable. • Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. • Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard. • • • • Remove parts as illustrated. Wash the filter in soap and water. Allow filter to dry.
There aretwoadjustment screws on the carburetor. Screw (withUrniter Air Filter Cap) CARBURETOR PRESETS When making carburetor preset adjustments, do not force plastic limiter caps beyond stops or damage will occur. If carburetor presets are not needed, proceed to ADJUSTING PROCEDURE, IDLE SPEED. To adjust presets: • Turn mixture screw counterclockwise until it stops. • Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until it stops. Now turn counterclockwise 4-1/2 turns.
10 times to distribute oil. • Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range. • Clean air filter. • Check entire unit fur loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts. • Atthe beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. fuel gum deposits during storage.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., USA are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine. All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the stringent antismog standards.
WHERE TOGETWARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services orrepairs shall beprovided atallSEARS service centers.call:1-800-473-7247. MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT ANDREPAIR OFEMISSION RELATED PARTS: AnySEARS approved replacement partused intheperformance ofanywarranty 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 System: Spark Plug (covered up to maintenance schedule), ignition Module.
