Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman GASOLINE WEEDWACKER 358.7951 Operator's Manual

Scalping
.........
MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal fur
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 _._
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
SWEEPING - The fanning action of the
rotating line can be used fur a quick
and easy clean up. Keep the line par-
allel to and above the surfaces being
swept and move the tool from side to
side.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Clean unit and labels
Clean air filter
Replace spark plug
GENERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screws
• Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Refer replacement of damaged/%'om
parts to your Sears Service Center,
• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
WHENTOPERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
Aftereach use
Every 5 hours of operation
Yearly
switch functions properly by pressing
and holding the switch in the STOP
position. Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit if
fuel tank shows signs of damage or
leaks.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
• Clean the unit using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Do not clean filter in gasoline or other
flammable solvent to avoid creating a
fire hazard or producing harmful evap-
orative emissions.
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions. Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.