32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-cycle 17 inch cutting path / 0.095 inch line gasoline brushwacker (52 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.795160
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Instruction Manual CRAFTSMfl 32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.795160 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espar_ol For Occasional Use Only [UL) WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
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Parts and Ordering Back FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN _sGAS 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 the operating...
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AND STORAGE mended procedures. Keep cutting tine at proper length. • Allow engine to coo} before storing or • Use only Craftsman® replacement transporting in vehicle. tine. Never use wire, rope, string, • Empty the fuel tank before storing or etc.
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• Store u nit s oline timiter blade c annot closely their p hysical condition and the condition ofthis tool accidentally cause injury. The unit can behung b ythe tube. SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is • Store u nit o ut o freach o fchildren. equipped with a temperature limiting...
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NOTE: Itwilt b enecessary touse a For proper orientation of shietd, see deep s ocket totighten the hex nut. KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OP- The hex nut m ust becentered inthe ERATION section. hoIe ofthe cutting head b efore tight- 1.
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2-cycIe air-cooIed engine oil. We recommend Craftsman brand oit. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1 (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 Position ounces of oil with 1 gation of unleaded gasotine).
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NOTE: tf engine has not started, pu_t starter rope 5 more pulls, tf engine still Arrow on -choke does not run, it is probably flooded. Choke lever STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE position Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;...
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• The tipofthe line does t he cutting. You will a chieve the best perform- Scalping ance and minimum line wear b ynot crowding theline into the cutting area. The right and wrong ways a re shown b elow. Tip ofline d oes the Line c rowded into MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Before each use Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts After each use Inspect and clean unit and decals Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation...
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LINE REPLACEMENT Old fuel, a dirty air filter, a dirty fuel fil- • Always use Craftsman replacement ter, or flooding may give the impres- tine. sion of an improperly adjusted carbu- retor. Check these conditions before Choose the line size best suited for adjusting the carburetor.
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Run engine at least 5 min- utes after adding stabilizer. lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air water heaters, electric motors or cooled) is already btended with fuel switches, furnaces, etc.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Atways stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engine flooded 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"...
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sponsible forthe performance ofthe necessary" shall be warranted for 2 required maintenance listed i nyour years. Any warranted part which is instruction manual Sears r ecom- scheduled for replacement as re- mends that y ou retain a tt r eceipts cov- quired maintenance shalt be war- ering m aintenance...