Craftsman 358.796170 Operator's Manual
Craftsman 358.796170 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 358.796170 Operator's Manual

22.2cc gasoline edger

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operator'sl
manual.,
MODEL NO.
358,7r96170
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" !fl, WARN;NG:
read and follow all
Safety Rules, Precations and
Operating Instructions, Fail-
ure to do so can result in
serious personal injury,
_/ , STCRRFTSMRN®t
r22.2CC GASOLINE
EDGER
2 Cycle
Engine
= Assembly
= Operation
Fuel Mix 16:1
=Maintenance
= Repair Parts "
i_Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation
.... : Sold
by Sears.
Roebuck
and
Co.,, Chicago.
Ill. 60684
U.S.A.
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666654-0108_t-01086: •
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  • Page 1 operator'sl manual., MODEL NO. 358,7r96170 _/ , STCRRFTSMRN®t r22.2CC GASOLINE EDGER .• , • %,j• Fuel Mix 16:1 2 Cycle Engine " !fl, WARN;NG: = Assembly =Maintenance read and follow all Safety Rules, Precations and = Operation = Repair Parts " Operating Instructions, Fail- ure to do so can result in serious personal injury,...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    TABLE OF CONTENTS • !Safety Rules, Cautions & Dangers ....(3.Operating Tips ......•Know YourUnit ....... GeneralMaintenance ......A. DriveShaftLubrication..... :Assembly'........B.BladeGuard ......_.Engine Information ......C.Gear BoxLubrication...... • A. Fueling Your Unit ......B. StartingInstructions......D. Edging Blade ......E,AirRlterCare ;...
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES, CAUTIONS & DANGERS Failure to observe the following Safety Rules and Precautions can resultin serious personal injury. 6. Make sure the blade stops turning when the A. KNOW YOUR UNIT throttle trigger Is released and the engine runs 1, Read your Operator's Manual carefully until you at idle speed.
  • Page 4: Know Your Unit

    KNOW YOUR UNIT ,,, ,,,,, ,,,, A, INTRODUCTION ..B, UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove contents from the carto n ifyo u have not Yourunit willedge sidewalks, d rivewaYsand curbspre- doneso. ciselyand neatly. 2. Check partsagainstthe listbelow. 3.: Examinepartsfor damage..: Special Festums include: 4.
  • Page 5 • ASSEMBLY Your Operator's ManuaJ has been developed to help you B. ASSEMBLY STEPS assemble the unit and to understand its safe operation. It is 1. DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING TO GEAR BOX important that you read your manual completely to bacome familiar with the unit before you begin assembly.
  • Page 6 HANDLEBAR -.4. DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING a. installthe handlebar bracketson the driveshaft " a. Placethe clampfrom the loose partsbag,onthe housing abovethedecal as shownin Figure4. engineshroud as shownin Figure5. b. Installthefirsthexbolt, lockwasherandnutasshown inFigure4.Tightenjustenoughto holdthebracket b. Rt theendoftheflexible driveshaftintothesquare- in position. " ..shapedopeninginsidethe engine shroud.
  • Page 7 4. HOW TO MIX FUEL AND FILL TANK b. Eliminate ait sources of sparks or flame in the a. Pour 1/2 gallon of. gasoline into an approved, areas where fuel is mixed, poured, or stored, marked container.Do not try to mix oil and gasoline Thereshould be no smoking, open flames or work directly in the fuel tank.
  • Page 8 i1,11,i • D. OPERATING INSTRUOTIONS 3. Always releasethetriggerand allowthe engine to return toidle speed when not cutting. Formaximum performance a nd efficiency: 4. Make sumthe bladestopsturning whenthethmt- 1. AJwaysaccefemtetheengine tothe desiredspeed tie trigger is released and the engine runs at idle before cutting.
  • Page 9: Using Your Edger

    USING YOUR EDGER A. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10. Do not use the edger on graveted surfaces or in ' extremely muddy areas. 1. Read your Operator's Manual. Make certainyou 11, Always pushthe unit slowly over rough ground. • completely understand and follow a_l safety rules, Stayalertforunevensidewalks,holesin terrain, or other precautions, and operating instru_ons before you ,simita[ conditions.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    C. OPERATINGTIPS 6. ifthe bPade stalls,immediatelyraise the bladefrom Asyou become familiar with youredger, y ouwillbeai0te to thecut bylowering the engine, ifthebladecontinues determineyourown paceforusingit.Conditions suchas tostallwhen raised,stopthe englneand inspect for depthofcutandmaterialbeingcutwillregulate thespeed ' blockage ordamage.Referto "Blade Guard',section and timerequired for youredgingjob. below.
  • Page 11 C,. GEAR BOX LUBRICATION, Check the Gear Box for lubrication: e At the beginning of the edging season; • Frequently,when the unit isused du ringunusualty dusty conditions or high temperatures, 1, Remove theplugon thetopofthe gear box. Figure 2. Ifthe gearbo×looksdry,fill itwih lubdcent. NOTE: Use Gear Lube #28 -HT 59071 3.
  • Page 12 G, STARTER ROPE REPAIR 20 Holdtheropetaut a nd make2 completeturns o fthe pulleycounle_ockwise _ to placetension • Repairthestarter rope Ifthe mpebreaks nextto thq on thepulley.Holdthepulteytore_intension. pulley. 21. Alignpulleynotchwithrope exithole,pullstarterhan- • Replace the starter rope if it breaks 2-3 inches dietothefullextent o ftheropeandallowthe ropeto awayfromthepulleysince the ropewillbetoo short •...
  • Page 13 H, TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY ..,,,,,,, ... Engine will not start Ignition switch off. "' 1. Moveswitohto "ON". 2. Filltankwith correct f uel mixture. Fuel tank empty. Spark plug notfiring. 3. install newplug. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor, 4.
  • Page 14 ACCESSORIES The following accessories a reavailablethroughSearsRetail Stores,CatalogOutletsor ServiceCente_ '.,, •' 2 Cycle Engine.Oil ' : Stock No. 71 36555 Shaft _be Part No 30102 Gear Lube ...... ' .. ,Stock 28-HT5S071 -.*..o..=.._w _.****** Edger Blade R placement • " Stock No. 85731 NOTES .._.
  • Page 15 PART QTY. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION REQ. RE(_ 94415 92353 Screw- Pinch Clamp - #1/4-20x 1-3f16" Drive Shaft HousLqgAssembl; ..92327 Shoulder-Bolt:-Wheel#5/16-18x 5/64" 92333 Shaft - Output Washer- #_eel 92335 _ear;ng. Large 92324 92336 RetainingRing Wheel - Depth Adjusting 923,37 Seal - O_ Bracket - WheeJ 92348 35"...
  • Page 16 SEARS PARTS LIST-- MODEL 358.796170 ,. ,, r'. r 1 -----_ 12 16 ' 98...
  • Page 17 SEARS PARTS LIST- MODEL 358;796170 Figure 2 • +,+ , ..,,, ,, KE f PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION REO. 10729 Fuel Cap Ass'y+(incl. "O" Ring) 26237 Plate- Guide, Choke Wire 25377 Bracket - Fuel Tank 35183 Carburetor(WA 149) 92243 8c{ew - Bracket/Handle Gasket- Ca,,buretor 19115...
  • Page 18 •SEARS PARTS LIST -- MODEL 358.796170 Carburetor Assembly #35183 Figure 3 • - Kwik Repair / | Gasket PART PART QTY. QTY,' I¸ DEsc.l_r,o, REQ. D_-S_R1PTION " " NO., Sp_g-HiSp_N_re 35O36 ' 1"" 35O17 ' Screw- PumpCover " 35142. Needle - HISpeed "r 3 5191 Pump CoverAss'y(incl.#4) "...
  • Page 19: Quick Reference Page

    re,Hi ,,,,1 ..l= , H H ,,,,,i ,,,,,, ,.,, QUICK REFERENCE PAGE Read and follow all safety rules, precautions and operating instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury. page PREPARATION . .. toWear eyeprotection.."...
  • Page 20 The Model Numberwillbe found onthefan housfng withtheSerial Number, Always mentiontheModelNumberwhen requesting service or repairpartsforyourunit. Allpartslistedhereinmaybe0rderedfromanySearsService Centerand mostSears Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMA- TION AS SHOWN IN THIS LtST, 3. The PART DESCRIPTION !;'T:.hePARENUMBER " .::..::: operator's 2.

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