Summary of Contents for Sears Craftsman Weedwacker 358.798520
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Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN _ 1.4 cu. in./21cc 2-Cycle / .065 In. Line 16 Inch Cutting Path ® GASOLINE WEEDWACKER Model No. 358.798520 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;...
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS POWERED WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER. For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered Weedwacker® Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the operator's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
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• Keep others away when making car- equipped with a temperature limiting buretor adjustments. muffler and spark arresting screen • Use only recommended Craftsman which meets the requirements of Cali- accessories and replacement parts. fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S.
legally vessel damage in otherwise healthy r esponsible for installing and people. If symptoms occur such as maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a viola- numbness, pain, loss of strength, tion of the law, Refer to the MAINTE- change in skin color or texture, or loss NANCE section in this manual.
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PRIMER BULB quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil We recommend Craftsman brand oil. The primer bulb removes air from the fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1 allows you to start the engine with few- {A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2...
andcarburetor areempty. Use fresh NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is fuel n ext s eason. trying to start before the pull, go to 5 th Never u se the next step. engine or carburetor clean- • Move the choke lever to the Half er products in the fuel tank or perma- nent damage may occur.
Iftheunit s tilldoesn't start, r efer t o Always tap the trimmer head on a TROUBLESHOOTING chart orcall grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such 1-800-235-5878. as concrete or asphalt can cause ex- cessive wear to the trimmer head. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If the line is worn down to 2 in.
WARNING; Always w ear e yeprotec- MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for tion. N ever l ean over t hetrimmer head. mowing in places conventional lawn Rocks o rdebris c anricochet orbe mowers cannot reach. In the mowing thrown i ntoeyes and face and cause position, keep the line parallel to the blindness orother serious injury.
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• Clean entire surface of hub and spool. • Replace with a preowound spool, or cut a length of 20 feet of.065" (1.6 mm) diameter Craftsman ® brand line. Nev- Long Pan_ er use wire, rope, stdng, etc., which Heavy Shoes can break off and become a danger- ous missile.
• Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 There are two adjustment screws on to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) unwound. the carburetor. They are located in the • Insert the line into the exit hole in the area just above the primer bulb.
Run engine at least 5 min- WARNING: utes after adding stabilizer. • Allow engine to cool, and secure the CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil unit before storing or transporting. (air cooled) is already blended with • Store unit and fuel in a well venti- fuel stabilizer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART REMEDY TROUBLE CAUSE • See "Starting Instructions." Engine will not • Engine flooded. • Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. start. • Fuel tank empty. • Install newspark plug. • Spark plug not firing. • Check for dirty fuel filter; clean. •...
REPAIR PARTS WARNING SEARS MODEL 356,79852g All repairs, adjustments maintenance not described must be performed by quali- fied service personnel " Ref. Part NO. Ref. Part'No, Description Descripfton Drive Shaft 530_369690 530-402473 Hub ASS_ 530_)15880 530-401464 Screw-Throttle Hsg. Spring 530-049107 Trigge_ 53(_401466 Clip_Retainer-Head...