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Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.797180 Operator's Manual

Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.797180 Operator's Manual

26cc gas weedwacker
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IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not _hrow Away
operator's
nlanual
MODEL NO.
358.797180-26cc
(17" Cutting Path)
A WARNING:
Read the Operator's
Manual
and Follow All Warnings
and
Safety
Instructions.
Failure To Do So Can Result
in SeriousInjury.
Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
_'___RS / CRRFT.3; M flN,_
26cc GAS WEEDWACKER _
2 Cycle Engine
• Assembly
• Operation
Fuel Mix 40:1
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
Sold by Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Chicago,
Ill. 60684
U.S.A.
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ill
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530-067910-3-04/26/91
©Sears, Roebuck and C0. , 1990

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not _hrow Away operator's nlanual MODEL NO. 358.797180-26cc (17" Cutting Path) Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation _'___RS / CRRFT.3; M flN,_ 26cc GAS WEEDWACKER _ A WARNING: Fuel Mix 40:1 2 Cycle Engine Read the Operator's Manual and Follow All Warnings •...
  • Page 2 ONE YEAR LIMITEDWARRANTYONCRAFISMAN _WACKEI_ ForOne Year from dateofpurchase, w henthis Weedwacker _ is maintained, lubricated, andtuned upaccording totheoperating and maintenance i nstractions i n the operator's m anual, Scarswill repair freeof charge any defectin materi_ or_r_ship..<=3 This warrantyexcludes nylonline, spark plug, and aircleaner; which are expendablepare and become _m during norm_l _ use, Ifthis Weodwacker _ isused forcomnaercial orrentalpurposes;...
  • Page 3 IIII WARNINGS INSTRUCTIONS Iltl iiiiiiiiiil[tt[t]ltJiii iiii AWARNING -. THIS PO_.8 TOOLCANBE@ANGEIIOU$! This tool can cause serious injury or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this tool. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the tool.
  • Page 5 iiii ii A WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS co . d) ttttttt & CUTTING SAFETY A OPERATOR SAFETY 1. Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects 1. Always wear a safety face shield or safety goggles. See (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be '_ccessories?' thrown or become entangled in the trimmer head.
  • Page 6 i i, Illl I Illlll Illl Illl Illll Ill Ill €. CARTON CONTENTS A. INTRODUCTION Your Trimmer is a versatile product developed for large QTY, lawns and _omake short work ofa waiety of lawn care tasks trimming, scalping, mowing, and sweeping. Engine Drive ShafttAssembly w/Safety...
  • Page 7 Hill II IIIIIIIIIIIIII I ,i .Ak___ v (if tool is received assembled, repeat all steps in this section :to be sure assembly is correct and is adjm"ted for theopemtor.) III IIII III III IIIIIIIIII II III 2. yma wtnmmd: A. PBJF, PAILATION This Operator's Manual has been developed to help you a.
  • Page 8 IgAlrglON:] Do n°tbend the throttle cable. a. Slide the Throttle Trigger Housing from the Foam Grip about 1" to 1-1/2 ". b. Insert the Throttle Cable through the tunnel in the Foam Grip until the end of the Cable extends at least 2 inches beyond the Grip.
  • Page 9 Shield -- lqlmmS WIDEST PART HARDWARE SHOWN _WARNING Failure to install the shield in the position shown in Figures 8 and 9 can result in serious injury to the operator. The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the drive shaft housing. Direct the widest part of the shield toward the engine.
  • Page 10 6. OPERATING POSITION --. Figure a. Before starting the En_ stand as shown in iii Illl Figure 11and check for the following: RIGItT ARM Leftarm "fully extended, hand holding Assist SLIGHTLYBENT, Handle. HANDHOLDING FACE SHIELD FOAMGRIE Right arm slightlybent, hand holding the Foam FINGEIt_S ON THROTTLE Grip, fingers on Throttle Trigger.
  • Page 11 I Ill Illll Illl Illlll I lll ENGINE INMORMATION I Ill Ill I Illlllllll Illlllllllllllllll A. FUELING YOUR ENGINE 3. USE TIlE FOIJ_WI_G ONLY: 1. FUEL SAFETY 3.2 oz. 2-cycle engine oil to 1 gal. gasoline or 8 oz. a. Use only recommended fuel mixtures.
  • Page 12 ii ,lul IHI III II IIIIIIII I 5. oaty e Umnerhe, See" PIg_PlglKATION tions:'Makesure thetrimmerhead is &W G rmm_d z_ io'YL_embZ'y" 6. BemretHamm'_mW_ _mOm manual. See "Cm4,uretor Adjustments:' Before operating your tool, always: M_ke carburetor adLjustmemswith the drh_ slmft bous_gsu_ the uimmer U ne f rm 1.
  • Page 13 4, _r aWsrm_tll!_ (Aner I_Out a. Refuelengine. Move 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling site. Move Choke to "off" position. Figure 14. PullS_m'Ro_ until e nginenms,butnomo_than b. Move ignition Switch to "on" Figure 13. c. Move Choke to "full" position. Figure 14. 5 pulls.
  • Page 14 Illll Ill I I Ill I/,, " A.__ 1. m_laWlm a. Always wear a safety face shield or goggles. See Make carburetor adjustments with the drive "Accessories" shaft homing supportedto preventthe trimmer b. Keep hair, fingers, and all other parts of the body away from linefromcontactinganyobject.Holdthetoolwith openings and moving parts.
  • Page 15 Illll II I IIIII iiii C. CUTTING MrlTI0116 • The tip ofthe line does the cutting. Allow thelineto AW G trim at its own pace. You will achieve better results by Always v_ar eye protection. Never lean over the trim- not crowding the line into the cutting area.
  • Page 16 Check to make sure all four Catches and the .Lock • For proper line feed: Tab are properly fastened as shown in Figure 24, then -- Use only genuine Sears pre-wound spools and test the Cover by trying to turn it counter- .080"...
  • Page 17 3. _ mmettq the _mm_ t.tm) Releases continuously • Does not advance, or bresks while_ -- Wound beyond notches on spool. -- Improperly muted in head. -- Improperly muted in head. -- Line size incorrect. -- Improperly wound onto spool. -- Line size incorrect.
  • Page 18 Ill I ii r IIIIIIIIIIIIIII i i ii lli,t C. STARTER ROPE & IIIaVlOVESCREa_ Newr _rt the engine with the clutch shroud removM. The ClJYlL_"FLA_" cb_tch will fly apart and cause serious injury. _WA/INING Do not remove the retaining tab and screw to remove pulley.
  • Page 19 13. Pull the melted end_s through a thick, clean rag while the Pope is still hot to obtain smooth, pointed ends. 14. Insert one endof the R_pe through the Handle and secure with a knot. 15. Insert the other end of the Rope through the Rope Exit Hole, into theinside ofthe Housing, intothe Pulley, and up through the Pulley Hole.
  • Page 20 I Ill I Illlllll 2.BASIC CARBURETOR SW/'TING$ • This is a complicated task and it is important follow instructions in sequence as indicated. NOTE: In most cases, your engine can be made to &Wmmm o run properly with minor carburetor adjustments.
  • Page 21 €.ACCELERA_ONCHECK e.LOWSPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT 1.)Allow engine t oidle. l.)Allow engine to idle. 2.)TUrn the Low Speed Mixture Screw (Figure 34) 2.)Squeeze Trigger f ully slowly clockwise until the speed starts to drop, Note this position. If perfornmnce is satisfactory, proceed to "d. Deceleration Check:' 3.)Turn the Low Speed Mixture Screw counter-...
  • Page 22 5. Store tool out of reach of children. NOTE: If you do not want to remove the fuel from your unit, SEARS CRAFTSMAN Fuel Stabilizer (#71-33500) may be added to fuel left in the tank to 4k WARNING minimize gum deposits and acids. If the tank is almost...
  • Page 23 SEARS WEEDWACKER® REPAIR PARTS LIST- 358.797180-26.0cc and maintenance not de- scribed in the Operator's Manual must per- formed by qualified serv- ice personnel. Lubrication Operator's Manual Part Part Description Description 530-027549 530-094592 Throttle Cable Ass'y. Hub Ass'y. 530-094692 71-85815 Drive Shaft Housing Spool w/Line 530-010957 Handle...
  • Page 25 SEARS WEEDWACKER® REPAIR PARTS LIST - 358.797180-26.0cc Part Part Description Description ,,,,,,, 530-015773 Screw 530-015768 Locknut 53O-O27529 Air Filter Cover 530-039136 Flywheel Ass'y. 530-027530 Air Filter 530-347987 Washer 530--015766 Screw 530-027517 Fan Housing 53O-O27528 530-069291 Starter Pulley Kit Spacer 530-015254 Wave Washer (Incl.
  • Page 26 I IIIIIII IIII I IIIII II IIIIIIIIII II II III IIIII tUtttllJtttttttttttttflHjtttttttt tttttt tilttrill LUBRICATION AC_I_,J_S ........Engine ........ADJUSITdENTS Flexible Drive Shaft ......:. 19 Assist Handle ........MAINTENANCE Carburetor ........Air Filter ........Line Advance ......... Carburetor ........Module Air Gap ....
  • Page 27 IIIllIll QUICK REFERENCE PAGE Read and Follow All Warnings, Safety Instructions and Operating Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Page No. PREPARATION ..........3 & 5 I. Know all warnings and safety instructions in this manual. 2.
  • Page 28 The Model Number will be found on top of the engine with the Serial Number. Alw, rys mention the Model Number when r_uesting service or repair for your unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores.