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Operator's
Manual
CRAFTSMFIN
25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
GASOLINE
WEEDWACKER
®
Model No.
358.796290
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
_Hoors listed are Central Time)
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 USA
530088548
3/16/00
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual CRAFTSMFIN 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.796290 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.
- Page 2 Back 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 the operating and maintenance...
- Page 3 • Keep others away when making car- tor screen. If you operate in a locale buretor adjustments. where such regulations exist, you are • Use only recommended Craftsman legally responsible for installing and accessories and replacement parts. maintaining...
- Page 4 weather has been l inked t oblood v es- and seek m edical attention. Ananti- sel d amage inotherwise healthy vibration system d oes n ot g uarantee people. Ifsymptoms occur such as the avoidance ofthese p roblems. numbness, pain, loss ofstrength, ers who operate power tools onacon- change inskin color ortexture, orloss tinual and regular basis m ust monitor...
- Page 5 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Craftsman brand oil. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem of an engine while in storage. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1 (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2...
- Page 6 and carburetor are empty. Use fresh • Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE fuel n ext season. position. Never use engine orcarburetor clean- • Pull starter rope sharply until engine erproducts inthe fuel tank orperma- runs, but no more than 6 pulls. nent damage may occur.
- Page 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To advance line, tap bottom of trimmer head on ground one time. OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: _ Llrnplei_e rg_hU.t s line t° "_ _"_ Eye Protection H_°;gy _t_s Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause ex- Cut from your right to your left.
- Page 8 • For t rimming orscalping, use less Scalping .._ ..than full t hrottle toincrease line life and decrease head w ear, especially: • During light d uty cutting. • Near objects around which t heline can wrap such assmall posts, trees o rfence w ire.
- Page 9 REPLACING THE LINE IN THE Positioning Small FIXED-LINE CUTTING HEAD • Always use Craftsman replacement line. Choose the line size best suited for the job at hand. Green-colored line is de- Large__ signed for cutting grass, red-colored holes line for grass and small weeds.
- Page 10 12.5 foot (3.8 m) lengths of The carburetor has been carefully .080" (2 mm) diameter Craftsman at the factory. Adjustments may be brand line. Never use wire, rope, necessary if you notice any of the fol- string, etc., which can break off and...
- Page 11 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 (air unit before storing or transporting. cooled) is already blended with fuel • Store unit and fuel in a well venti- stabilizer.
- Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not • Engine flooded. • See "Starting Instructions." • Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. start. • Fuel tank empty. • Spark plug not firing. • Install new spark plug. • Fuel not reaching •...
- Page 13 engine causes the failure o fsuch a n rights and responsibilities, you should emission related part, the part will b e contact your nearest authorized ser- repaired orreplaced bySEARS. vice center or call SEARS at OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSI- 1-800-473-7247. WARRANTY BILITIES: Asthe lawn and garden RIOD: Any warranted...