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Craftsman 358.796090 Operator's Manual

32cc/1.9 cu. in. 2-cycle 17" cutting path gasoline weedwacker
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Operator's
Manual
CRAFTSMAN +
32cc/1.9 cu. in. 2-Cycle
17" Cutting Path
GASOLINE
WEEDWACKER
Model No.
358.796090
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 7am-7pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10am-7pm, Sun.
1-800-235-5878
(.our
listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN + 32cc/1.9 cu. in. 2-Cycle 17" Cutting Path GASOLINE WEEDWACKER Model No. 358.796090 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product, call 7am-7pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10am-7pm, Sun.
  • Page 2 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ® GAS POWERED 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...
  • Page 3 Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. Keep others away when making car- buretor adjustments. forest land and the states of California, • Use only recommended Craftsman Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, accessories and replacement parts. Oregon, and Washington require by...

  • Page 4: Carton Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS • "13ghtenwing nut securely. Check carton contents against the fol- ATTACHING SHIELD lowing list. WARNING: The shield must be prop Model 358.7960,90 edy installed. The shield provides par. • Tdmmer tial protection from the risk of thrown • Shield objects to the operator and others anc •...

  • Page 5: Before Starting

    To avoid engine problems, empty fuel quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Craftsman brand oil. system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain gas tank, start engine and...

  • Page 6: Cutting Methods

    • Squeeze and hold the throttle trigge_ STARTING YOUR ENGINE Keep throttle _gger fully squeeze Switch until the engine runs smoothly. • Sharply pull starter rope until engin runs, but no more than 5 pulis. • Allow engine to run 15 seconds, the_ move choke lever to Off Choke.
  • Page 7 ance and minimum line wear by not SCALPING - The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation. Hold crowding the line into the cutting the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 area. The right and wrong ways are shown below. in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle.

  • Page 8: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WHEN TO PERFORM CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK Before each use Check for Loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts Clean unit and labels After each use Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation Replace spark plug Yearly CLEAN UNIT &...

  • Page 9: Replace Spark Plug

    • Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. REPLACING THE LINE cautions. After making mixture adjust- ments, recheck idle speed. • Always use Craftsman replacement line. Carburetor adjustment is critical and if Note: Choose the line size best suited done improperly can permanently for the job at hand.
  • Page 10 CRAFTSMAN 40:1,2-cycle engine oil • Store unit with all guards in place. (air cooled) is already blended with Position unit so that any sharp object fuel stabilizer.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting Chart

    OTHER • Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam- • Do not store gasoline from one sea- son to another, aged, broken, or worn parts. • At the beginning of the next season, • Replace gasolinecan if it startsto rust. use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.

  • Page 12: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS WARNING SEARS MODEL 358.796090 All rel_lrs , adjustmlntl minteflance not desarlbed Operator's Mmlual must be performed by quail- fled service personnel. Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 53O095321 530095653 HubAss',/. Drive Shaft Housing 53OO69496 Assist Handle I_t 71-85641 Une - Green {Grass) 71-85628...
  • Page 13 REPAIR PARTS Gasket Carburetor Diaphragm Repair Kit (KIT=Contents) Part No. Ref. Part No. Dem'IpUo. Descdl_lon 53(X)471_ F_VneelAss',/. 952701612 ,Spark/vrestor 10t 530015826 _/asher-Ret t7.! 5S006_37 Cart_retor Repair K it 530027t_3 Odve Coupling (Krr=contents) 530016080 Gasket,_aphragm _ew-Staner Pulley 53006_486 Umiter Cap Starter Pulley IGt 5,30038403 (_.
  • Page 14 REPAIR PARTS 11 _ 5," 363738 3920 "1 Part No. oee_ DeecHpUon Refo part No. Part No. 041414_on 5,10015773 20. 5,30O15789 Screw-Air Fdter Bulb A.ss'y. Retaking Ring- Cover Crankshat_ 550016091 Sorew-Pdmar B 530_7529 21. 580010945 F'dterCover 5S0069310 Muffler Cranksh=ft Ass'y. 530_7530 Muffler S p_ng _r Fdter...
  • Page 15 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home s" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call - 1-800-665-4455 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART...

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