Maintenance - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.791820 Operator's Manual

• For t rimming orscalping, use less
than full t hrottle toincrease line life
and decrease head w ear, especially:
• During light duty cutting.
• Near objects around which t he line
can wrap such assmall posts,
trees o rfence w ire.
• For m owing orsweeping, use full
throttle foragood c lean j ob.
TRIMMING - Hold t hebottom o fthe
trimmer head a bout 3 inches (8cm)
above t he ground and atanangle. Al-
low only t he tipoftheline tomake
contact with vegetation. Donot f orce
trimmer line into work a rea.
Trimming
3 inches (8 cm)
above ground
SCALPING - The scalping technique
removes unwanted vegetation down
to the ground. Hold the bottom of the
trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm)
above the ground and at an angle. Al-
low the tip of the line to strike the
ground around trees, posts, monu-
ments, etc. This technique increases
line wear.
Scalping 3 inches (8 em)
above ground
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MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for
mowing in places conventional lawn
mowers cannot reach. In the mowing
position, keep the line parallel to the
ground. Avoid pressing the head into
the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.
Mowing
SWEEPING - The fanning action of
the rotating line can be used for a
quick and easy clean up. Keep the
line parallel to and above the surfaces
being swept and move the tool from
side to side.
Sweeping ___ .....
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and labels
Clean air filter
Inspect muffler and spark arresting screen
Replace spark plug
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WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Every 50 hours of operation
Yearly