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IMPORTANT
MANUAL
Do Not Throw
Away
Operator'
s
Manual
Model No.
358.799240-32cc
CE
_k WARNING:
Read the Operator's
Manual
and
Follow
All Warnings
and
Safety
Instructions.
Failure
To Do So
Can Result
in Serious
Injury.
Always
Wear Eye Protection
qS/CRR F MnN,o
32cc GAS WEEDWACKER
2 Cycle
Engine
o Assembly
• Operation
Fuel Mix 40:1
• Maintenance
• Repair
Parts
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
UoS.A.
530-082597-04/19/94
© 1994, Sears, Roebuck
and Co,
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Operator' Manual Model No. 358.799240-32cc Always Wear Eye Protection qS/CRR F MnN,o 32cc GAS WEEDWACKER _k WARNING: Read the Operator's Manual Fuel Mix 40:1 2 Cycle Engine Follow All Warnings Safety Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious Injury.
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Page 2: Specifications
,,_, _, ,_ ,x -¸ ;_- ,, ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS-POWERED WEEDWACKER ® TRIMMER For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas- Powered Weedwacker is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up accordingto the operating and maintenance instructions in the operator's... - Page 3 WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (See Additional Safety Instructions throughout this Manual) Ak WARNING THIS POWER TOOL BE DANGEROUS! This unit can cause serious injury or blindness to the operator and others, The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be fol- lowed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit The operator...
- Page 4 WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..(Contlnued) • Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling OPERATOR SAFETY site before starting engine. • Always wear safety eye protection. • Stop engine and allow the engine to cool before re- • Always wear long pmlts, long sleeves, boots and moving fuel cap.
- Page 5 KNOW YOUR UNIT A. INTRODUCTION C. CARTON CONTENTS Your Trimmer is a versatile product developed for large lawns and to make short work of a variety of DESCRIPTION lawn care tasks - - trimming, scalping, mowing, Engine/Drive Shaft Assembly and sweeping+ w/Safety Label Shield Special...
- Page 6 ASSEMBLY (If tool is received assembled, repeat all steps in this section to be sure assembly is correct and is ad- justed for the operator.) A. PREPARATION 1, Read your Operator's Manual This Operator's Manual is designed to help you as- 2.
- Page 7 D. OPERATING POSITION • Before starting the engine, stand as shown in OPERATING Figure 4 and check for the following: POSITION • Left arm fully extended, hand holding assist handle. Right arm slightly bent, hand holding foam pad, fingers on throttle triggen •...
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Page 8: Operation
2.5 gallons CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2 cycle engine oil is speciany blended with fuel stabi_ers. If you do not use this Sears off, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman No. 33500) to your fuel tank. - Page 9 2.5 gallons CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2 cycle engine oil is specially blended with fuel stabilizerso If you do not use this Sears oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman No. 33500) to your fuel tank.
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Page 10: Your Engine
OPERATION STARTING YOUR ENGINE STARTING A WARM ENGINE THAT HAS NOT RUN OUT OF FUEL: (For location of controls, refer to "Specifications.") • Make sure the switch is in the "On" position. ® Move the choke lever to the "Half Choke" positian, BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE:... - Page 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If trimmer head does not turn when the en- Bring the engine to cutting speed before enter- gine is in operation, make sure the tube is prop- ing the material to be cut. erly seated in the engine shroud. a.
- Page 12 Keep firm footing and balance. Do not i. Use only for jobs explained in this man- over-reach. ual. Keep the trimmer head below waist level. f_ Do not raise the engine above your waist. • A WARN_G g. Keep all parts of your bodyaway from the Avmd any bodily contact...
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Page 13: Line Replacement
3. MOWING - Figure 9. Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers can- not 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 damage the tool•... - Page 14 If tap buttongetsknocked out ofthe hub, reassemble partsasfollows: Hub Cylinder o Remove t he cover a ndspool_ . Placethe spring in the hub cylinder,Fig- ure16. • Place the tapbuttonoverthe springandhub cylinder. e Aligntheslotsinthetapbuttonwiththefinsin the baseofthe hub_ Figure16, Firmlypush partstogether_ Tap Button o Reinstall t he spool a ndcover.
- Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY - General Maintenance A. MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Maintain tool according recom- 5_ Replace trimmer head parts that mended procedures. Keep the cutting line at cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged the proper length. any other way before using the unit. 2, Disconnect the spark plug before perform-...
- Page 16 C. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS YOUR SEARS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS THAT REDUCE HARMFUL EMISSIONS. After your unit has been run for 5 hours, the engine broken -in. To ensure that your unit is at peak performance and producing the least amount of harm- ful emissions...
- Page 17 d• DECELERATION CHECK e. MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT L Allow engine to idle, then squeeze throttle ]CAUTION: operate engine full trigger fully_ throttle for prolonged periods while mak- 2. Allow engine to run at full speed for about 1 ing mixture adjustments as damage to the second,...
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Page 18: Shaft Lubrication
F. DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION ® Lubricate the Drive Shaft: 4. Carefully remove the throttle cable from the foam grip_ - After each ten (10) hours of operation. 5.Loosen the "nose cone" screws and remove the Before operating if the tool been tube from the engine. - Page 19 If you de not use this SEARS time, clean it thoroughly prior to storage. Remove any dirt, oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman sawdust, leaves, oil, grease, etc. Store in a clean dry area.
- Page 20 G.TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY 1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture Engine will not 1. Fuel tank empty, start or will run 2. Engine flooded, 2. See "Starting Instructions." only for a few 3. Spark plug not firing. 3, Install new plug/check ignition...
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Page 21: Parts List
SEARS WEEDWACKER® REPAIR PARTS LIST - 358.799240-32.0cc WARNING All repairs, adjustments and maintenance not de- scribed in the Operator's Manual must per- formed by qualified serv- ice personnel. _.--_-- Operator's Manual Part Part Key [ Description Description 530-094827 Release Button 530-014964 Drive Shaft Ass'y. -
Page 22: Repair Parts List
SEARS WEEDWACKER® REPAIR PARTS LIST 358.799240-32.0cc Engine Gasket • 59 [ Carb. | Gasket I... - Page 23 SEARS WEEDWACKER® REPAIR PARTS LIST - 358.799240-32.0cc Part Part Description Description 530-015773 Screw 530-015239 Screw 530-027529 Air Filter Cover 530-039134 Ignition Module Kit 530-027530 Air Filter 530-015128 Screw 530-015849 Screw 530-039111 Flywheel Ass'y: 530-015852 530-014047 Spacer Fan Housing Ass'y. Wave Washer 530-015254 530-069291 Starter...
- Page 24 The Model Number will be found below the top handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service 8E__/A/ 8 or repair parts for your unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores.