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34cc/2.1 cu.in. 4-Cycle
GASOLINE
WEEDWACKER
®
Model No.
358.796120
•
Safety
• Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts List
•
Espa_ol
For Occasional Use Only
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.
1-800-235-5878
(Hours
listed are C entral
T,me)
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
530164888
2/20/04
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- Page 1 Instruction Manual 34cc/2.1 cu.in. 4-Cycle GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.796120 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product:...
- Page 2 Parts a nd Ordedng Back C over FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS POWERED WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER. For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according...
- Page 3 OPERATOR SAFETY _WARNING: When using gar- • Dress properly. Always wear safety dening appliances, basic safety pre- glasses similar protection cautions must always be followed when operating, or performing main- reduce the risk of fire and serious tenance, on your unit (safety glasses injury.
- Page 4 • Keep o thers away w hen m aking car- equipped with a temperature limiting buretor adjustments. muffler and spark arresting screen • Useonlyrecommended Craftsman which meets the requirements of Cali- fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. accessories and replacement parts.
- Page 5 BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS _WARNING: Inspect area before starting unit. Remove all debris and _WARNING: For each optional hard objects such as rocks, glass, attachment used, read entire opera- wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, tors manual before use and follow all or otherwise cause injury or damage...
- Page 6 _WARNING: The blade contin- ues to spin after the throttle is re- £A leased or engine is turned off. The aWARNING: Inspect the area to coasting blade can throw objects or be cultivated before starting the unit. seriously cut you if accidentally Remove all debris and hard and sharp touched.
- Page 7 thrown, or otherwise cause injury or ,_.WARNING: To prevent serious damage during operation. injury, do not use more than one boom • Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, extension with a pole pruner attach- warped, cracked, broken or damaged ment.
- Page 8 • Direct material discharge away from • Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures, automobiles, etc. glass enclosures, automobiles trucks. • Do not run engine at high speed while not removing snow. • Never attempt to use the snowthrow- er on a roof. •...
- Page 9 Insert bracket into slot as shown. 41_WARNING: Make sure the lock- Pivot shield until bolt passes ing/release button is locked in the pri- through hole in bracket. mary hole and the knob is securely 4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt, tightened before operating the unit.
- Page 10 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ounce (90 ml) container of SAE 30 SJ- SL oil for properly filling the engine with _,WARNING: Be sure to read oil for first time use only. Pour the entire the fuel information in the safety rules contents of this 3A ounce container of before you begin.
- Page 11 Remove dipstick and wipe clean engine and let it run until the fuel lines with cloth. Clear dipstick hole of oiL and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Insert and hand tighten dipstick, then remove it to check oil level. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent _stick...
- Page 12 3. Move red choke lever to FULL 41_WARNING: Avoid any contact CHOKE position. with the muffleE A hot muffler can 4. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and cause serious burns, hold through all remainmg steps. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine runs.
- Page 13 Press and hold the locking/release ,_.WARNING: Always wear eye button. protection. Never lean over the trimmer Locking/Release head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or Button be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury. When operating unit, stand as shown Upper Shaft and check for the following:...
- Page 14 • For t rimming orscalping, use less MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for than full t hrottle toincrease line life mowing in places conventional lawn and decrease head w ear, especially: mowers cannot reach. In the mowing • During light d uty cutting. position, keep the line parallel to the •...
- Page 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments, Before After 8 Hoursor 50 Hours or CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK Every Every Every Season Every Season Check for loose fasteners and parts Check for damaged or worn parts Check engine oil level Inspect and clean unit and decals Change engine oil...
- Page 16 CHANGING OIL AND CHECKING NOTE: Move red choke lever to FULL LEVEL CHOKE position before removing com- CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous ponents. waste product. Dispose of used oil Remove parts by pressing button properly. Do not discard with house- to release air filter coveE hold waste.
- Page 17 LINE REPLACEMENT Insert both ends of your line • Always use Craftsman replacement through the proper holes in the line. side of the cutting head. Choose the line size best suited for the job at hand. Red line is designed for cutting grass and small weeds.
- Page 18 £A aWARNING: Perform the follow- CAUTION: Storing unit in ing steps after each use: _osition shown could result • Allow engine to cool before storing in engine damage. _:_ or transporting. • Store unit and fuel in a well venti- lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric...
- Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE ,_WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. CAUSE TROUBLE REMEDY Engine will not t. ON/OFF switch in OFF 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON position. start.
- Page 20 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- mends that you retain all receipts cover- LIGATIONS: EMISSION CONTROL ing maintenance on your small off-roed WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLI- engine, but Sears cannot deny warlanty CABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES solely for the lack of receipts or for your PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995...
- Page 21 Miscellaneous Items Used 5. Maintenance Above Systems Any Warranted Part which is not • Vacuum, temperature, posi- scheduled for replacement as re- tion, time sensitive valves quired maintenance or which is and switches scheduled only for regular inspec- • Connectors and assemblies tion to the effect of "repair or re- Length of Coverage...
- Page 22 COM- PLIANCE LABEL running time for which the engine is certified to be emissions compliant, After July 1,2000, certain Craftsman assuming proper maintenance in ac- engines will be certified to meet the cordance with the operating and main- United States Environmental...
- Page 23 90 dfas a partir de la fecha de compra, Si se usa esta Corlandor de Ifnea Weedwacker de Craftsman para fines de alquiler, esta garantia tendrgl validez por s61a 30 dias a partir de la fecha de compra,...
- Page 24 Mantenga a los ni5os, los especta- ,_ADVERTENCIA: A_usar cualqui- dotes y animales a una distancia mini- er herramienta de fueFza de jardineria, ma de 15 metros (50 pies). Pare el deber_n observarse precauciones b_si- motor inmediatamente si alguien se le cas de seguirdad en todo momento para acerca.
- Page 25 • Use exclusivamente los accesodos dedos, las manos y las coyunturas repuestos Craftsman recomendados. aqueilas personas que fienen propen-...
- Page 26 sidad a lostrastornos delacirculaci6n • Use el aparato exclusivamente para o alashinchazones anormales. Eluse recortar, para cortar c_sped y para prolongado entiempo frio haside aso- ban-er. No Io use para cortar bordes, ciado c on daSos alosvases s na- para podar ni para recortar seto. guineos depersonas que per o tra •...
- Page 27 • Deseche toda cuchilla doblada, torci- • Inspeccione frecuentemente la aber- tufa de entrada de aire, los tubes de da, resquebrajada, quebrada daSada de cualquier otro modo. propulsion, y los tubos de aspiraci6n Cambie todas las piezas resquebra- siempre con el motor detenido y la jadas, descantilladas o da[_adas...
- Page 28 Para detener la cuchiila _J.ADVERTENCIA: tnspeccione el cuando gire libremente, _rea a cuItivar antes de arrancar pSngala en contacto con material previamente aparato. Retire todos los residuos cortado. los objetos duros y cortantes como ro- cas, enredaderas, ramas, soga, cuer- da, etc.
- Page 29 _ADVERTENCIA: tnspeccione _ADVERTENCIA: Los objetos &rea de trabajo antes de comenzar. que caen pueden causar graves le- Retire todos los desechos y matedal siones en su cabeza. Use protecoi6n s61ido como rocas, vidrio rote, en su cabeza mientras opere esta alambre, etc.
- Page 30 • Si el motor no gira libramente debido a hielo congelado, descongele herramienta antes de intentar usarla bajo corriente. • Mantenga el rotor limpio de basuras. • No sople nieve cerca de otras perso- nas. El soplador de nieve puede lan- zar objetos pequeSos a alta veloci-...
- Page 31 1. Aftoje el acoplador dando vuelta a INSTALACION DE LA PROTECTOR la perilla a la izquierda. ,_.ADVERTENCIA: El protector deber_ set instalado correctamente. Acoplador protector provee protecci6n parcial hacia el usuario y otras personas contra el Protector de riesgo de los objetos arrojados, y viene embarque equipado con un cuchilla limitadora de linea que coda el exceso de line&...
- Page 32 CONOZCA SU APARATO LEA ESTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE PONER EL APARATO EN MARCHA. Compare las ilustraciones con su aparato para famiJiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para uso futuro. Cabezat Mango Auxiliar de Corte...
- Page 33 Grades PRECAUCION: EL MOTOR DEBE ESTAR A NIVEL Para comprobar el aceite, el motor debe estar a nivel, con el tobo de Ile- PRECAUCION: Los motores de 2 nado de aceite hacia arriba. Si no se tiempos enfriados a mire funcionan encuentra a nivel, la lectora de la va- m_s caliente que los motores de au- tom6viles,...
- Page 34 Permite que el aceite se asiente. da sea fresca compre estanques Inserte y apriete la varilla medidora cuales puedan ser utilizados durante de aceite. los primeros 30 dias. Remueva la vadlla medidora de IMPORTANTE aceite y limpie con el paso limpio. LOS combustible mezclados con alcohol Remueva el aceite del agujero en la...
- Page 35 PARA DETENER EL MOTOR 1. Ponga el aparato en una superficie • Para detener el motor, mueva el in- plana. terruptor ON/OFF a la posici6n OFF. 2. Oprima lentamente el bombeador • Si el motor no se detiene, mueva la 15 veces.
- Page 36 PARA ARRANCAR CON EL MOTOR conexi6n/desconexi6n se encaje CALIENTE en el primer agujero. Siga los pasos en la secci6n ARRAN- 4. Antes de usar el aparato, apriete la QUE DEL MOTOR sin presionar el gatil- periila flrmemente dando vue[ta a la derecha.
- Page 37 tener que inclinarse, mantenga los pastes o Arboles de poco di&me- linea cerca d el s uelo y paralela al troy el alambre de las cercas. mismo, sinmeterla dentro del m ateri- • Para cortar c6sped y barrer, acelere alque seest_ cortando. el motor a fondo para tagrar un buen Nohaga m archar elmotor arevolu- trabajo de limpieza.
- Page 38 PARA BARRER - Se puede usar la Para Barrer acci6n ventiladora de la linea girante para barrer r_pida y f&cilmente un _rea determinada. Mantenga la linea para- lela al suelo directamente encima las superficies que se quiera barter y meuva el aparato de un lado al otto r_pidamente.
- Page 39 motor se haya detenido por completo; 2. Vacie el aceite en un recipiente adecuado en la direcci6n mostrada luego, ponga el motor en marcha nue- vamente y continQe. (yea la itostraci6n). • Sistema de combustible - No use el aparato si hay se5ales de daflos o tiene fugas en Is lineas de combus- tible, tanque de combustible...
- Page 40 • Use siempre linea de recambio dela linea Flecha Craftsman. Elija el tama[_o de la linea que mejor se adapte al trabajo que va a realizar. Los linea de color rojo est&n dise5ados para cortar hierba y pequeSas malas hierbas.
- Page 41 5. Tire de la linea asegurandose 6. Si se instala correctamente, esta est6 contra el cilindro y que linea tendr_ la misma longitud est_ bien estirada en los tQneles ambos lados. de colocaci6n. AJUSTE AL CARBURADOR El ajuste del carburador requiere tra- Line8 por J fuera del...
- Page 42 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • AI tomar el aparate de almacenaje, usando solamente lagasolina frasca. • Vacie el aceite con el motor cal- Realice los cheques del funcionamien- ente) y c&mb e o con ace te de mo- to general segQn te descrite en este tor limpio.
- Page 43 TABLA DIAGNOSTICA (continuado) SINTOMA CAUSA SOLUCION El motor no 1. El filtro de aire est_ sucio. 1. Limpieo cambie el filtrode aire. 2. La bujia esta carbonizada. 2. Umpie o cambie la bujia y calibre acelera, le falta la separaci6n. 3.
- Page 44 decontrol deemisiones ensupequeSo preguntas relacionadas con los dere- motor para u so fuera d ecarretaras chos y responsabilidades de la garantia, losperiodos de_empo que seindican a ustad debe contactar al Servicio de continuaci6n, siempre ycuando nohaya Sears maroando el tel_fono habido abuso, negligencia omantenimi- 1-800-469-4663.
- Page 45 que el motor sea entregado para una inspecci6n habitual por el comprador minorista. efecto de "repare o cambie cuando 3. Sin Costo sea necesario" ser'&n garantizadas La reparaci6n o cambio de cualqui- en Io que respecta a defectos du- er Pieza Garantizada sin ningQn rante el periodo de la garantia.
- Page 46 Para los motores Despu_s del 1 de Julio del 2000, al- gunos motores de la marca Craftsman iguales o mayor de 20 cc, y menos de 50 cc del cilindro del motor, categoria ser_n certificados para satisfacer...