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Craftsman Weedwacker 358.798550 Operator's Manual

1.46 cu. in./24cc 2-cycle 18 inch cutting path/.080 in. line gasoline weedwacker
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Operator's Manual
®
CRRFTSMRN
1.46 cu. in./24cc 2-Cycle
18 Inch Cutting Path/.080
In. Line
GASOLINE
WEEDWACKER
®
Model No.
358.798550
|
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions
before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions
about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat;
Sun, 10 am-7 pm
1-800-235-5878
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 USA
530-084028
04/2/96

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual ® CRRFTSMRN 1.46 cu. in./24cc 2-Cycle 18 Inch Cutting Path/.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.798550 WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat;...
  • Page 2 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ONCRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ®GAS POWERED LINE TRIMMER. Forone year f rom the date ofpurchase, when t his Craftsman Gas Powered Weedwacker® Line Trimmer ismaintained, lubricated, tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the Operator's Manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in materials or workmanship.
  • Page 3 Keep body p arts clear o f • Use only recommended Craftsman rotating line. K eep c hildren, bystand- accessories and replacement parts. ers,and animals 50feet ( 15m)away. FUEL SAFETY Ifapproached, stop unit i mmediately. • Mix and pour fuel outdoors, •...

  • Page 4: Carton Contents

    legally r esponsible forinstalling ant Oregon, and Washington require b y maintaining theoperating condition law thatmany i nternal combustion en- these parts. Failure todosoisa vic gines b eequipped withaspark a rres- tionofthelaw, R efer totheMAINTE. torscreen. Ifyou operate i na locale NANCE section inthismanual.

  • Page 5: Before Starting Engine

    To avoid engine problems, empty fuel quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Craftsman brand oil, system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain gas tank, start engine and Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1 let it run until fuei linesand carburetor (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2...

  • Page 6: Starting Your Engine

    STARTING YOUR ENGINE STARTING AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 40 ° F. Knob * FollowCOLD ENGINESTARTINGexcept Engine after moving knob to the STARTposition, Stop slowly move knob back to RUN position Switch and then back to STARTposition. Con- tinue to follow COLD ENGINESTARTING. If the unit still doesn't start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTINGchart or call the 1-800 number listed on the front of...

  • Page 7: Cutting Methods

    Always k eep theshield i nplace when Tip of the Line I Line Crowded Into thetool i sbeing operated. DoesThe Cutting I Work Area ToAdvance Line: • Operate theengine atfull t hrottle. • Hold the trimmer head parallel toand above t hegrassy area. Right "...
  • Page 8 to and above the surfaces being swept Scalping ..... and move the tool from side to side. 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.
  • Page 9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WHEN TO PERFORM CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK Before each use Check for Loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts Clean unit and labels After each use Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation Yearly R_ce spark ptug.

  • Page 10: Replacing The Line

    ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE Carburetor adiustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently Advance line by tapping bottom of cut- damage the engine as well as the car- ting head lightly on the ground while buretor. If you require further assis- engine is running at full speed.

  • Page 11: Adjusting Procedure

    • Allow engine to cool, and secure the utes after adding stabilizer. unit before storing or transporting. CRAFTSMAN 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil ° Store unit and fuel in a well venti- (air cooled) is already blended with lated area where fuel vapors cannot fue! stabilizer.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    • Replace gasoline canifitstarts t orust. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE . See "Starting instructions," Engine will not : Engine flooded. start. ° Fill tank with correct fuel mixture, Fuel tank empty, ° Spark plug not firing. ° Install new spark plug. °...

  • Page 13: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS Rel, Part No, Ref. Descdption Part No. [_scdption 53O-O94551 Drive Shaft 530-095380 Hub Ass'y 530-401958 530-016179 Screw-Throttte Hsg. Spriag 530-049107 530*401957 Tdgger Clip-RetaineP-Head 530-047923 Throttie Hsg. (Right) 71-85816 Spool w/Line 530-O47912 530-047924 Tnrottle Hsg. (Left) Locatot-right 530-O47910 Assist Handle 530-047911 Locstor-left 530,,.015820...
  • Page 14 REPAIR PARTS Ref, Part Part Ref, Descdptlon Ref, Oescdptfon Description 530-016164 530-,,036577 Muffler Cover i54. 530_069660 Starter Spring Muffler Kit 530_ 15892J Screw 53O-O38602 Muffler Baffle-Exit (Inol. 27,-31) 530-01616_ ;530-_036579 Muffler Baffte.-,First Retainer-Pulley i55, 530-014347 Fuet Cap Ass,/, 530-01588C Screw 530-029930 Muffler Spring i56,...
  • Page 15 REPAIR PARTS Ca_uretor Asse mb__g_ZS._ Ref, Part No, DescHpflon 530,-038404 Limft_r Cap...
  • Page 16 GARANTIA DE UN ANO PARA EL CRAFTSMAN GASOLINA WEEDWACKER ® Par un aSo desde la fecha de compra cuando esta unidad a gasolina Craftsman Weedwacker ® es mantenida, tubricada y puesta a puesta a punto de acuerdo con las instrucciones de operaci6n y mantenimiento...
  • Page 17 Mantenga todo elcuerpo a leiado d ela aparato, Mantenga el aparato en linea girante. buenas condiciones de uso. Mantenga a losniSos, espectadores • Cambie todas las piezas del cabezal animales a una distancia m(nima de que est_n descantilladas, 15metros ( 50pies) P are elaparato resquebrajadas, quebradas o inmed}atamente...
  • Page 18 escombros volar&n ensentido Nueva Jersey, Oreg6n y Washington, opuesto aIusuario. requieren por ley que muchos motores TRANSPORTE Y de combusti6n intema est6n ALMAGENAMIENTO equipados con rejilla antichispa, Si • Espere que elmotor seenfrfe y fije usted utiliza et aparato donde existen bien elaparto a ntes d eguardarfo o tales regtamenteos, usted tiene la detransportarlo...
  • Page 19 AJUSTE DE LA MANIJA protector) es filoso y corta, ADVERTENCIA: At ajustar la manija, aseg_rese que quede entre et • Introduzca la m_nsula por la ranura como se ilustra+ gatU!o y la placa de seguridad. • Afloje la tuerca mariposa o la perilla •...
  • Page 20 2 tiempos entriados a aire. Recomendamos el PARA PONER EL MOTOR aceile marca Craftsman. Mezcle la MARCHA gasolina con el aceite en ta proporci6n PUESTA EN MARCHA DEL MOTOR de 40:1. (Se obtiene una proporci6n...
  • Page 21 * Coloque la palanca del cebador en de la cantidad de combustible que laposicl6n HALF CHOKE, est& ahogando el aparato. Si el motor no arranca a6n, vea la , D6 tirones bruscos a la soga de TABLA DIAGNOSTICA o tlame al arranque hasta que el motor se 1--800-235-5878.
  • Page 22 • Toque e lcabezal tevemente una vez certar la corteza delicada de los contra e lsuelo. LaIfnea a vanzar#, &rbotes y arbustos y marcar cercas, unos 5cm(2pulgadas) con cada Para evitar da_os especialmente a la toque. vegetaci6n delicada o a los &rboles Para hacer a vanzar laIfnea, toque e! con corteza delicada, saque 10 a 13 cabezal contra e lsuelo una vez.
  • Page 23 convencionales dec_sped. Para puede ser utilizada para hacer una cortar c _sped, mantenga lalinea limpieza r,_pida y fdcil. Mantenga la paratela el suelo. Evite apretar el linea paralela at suelo y encima de fas cabeza! contra el sue!o, ya que tal superficies que se quiera barter y procedimiento puede escatpar et suelo...
  • Page 24 Orificio de satida de la ffnea lnstale una bobina pre-cargada AJUSTES AL CARBURADOR corte un largo de unos 6 metros de ifnea marca Craftsman r con ADVERTENCIA: El cabezal estar_i di&metro de 2 mm (0,080 de girando durante ta mayor parle de este pulgada).
  • Page 25 Posiblemente se hagan necesarios Deje el motor en marcha lenta. Ajuste las revoluciones hasta que el motor se ajustes si se nota cualquiera de las mantenga en marcha sin ahogarse, diguientes condiciones: ° El motor no anda a marcha lenta. °...

  • Page 26: Superficies Externas

    • Guarde el aparato con todas los El aceite CRAFTSMAN 40:1 para protectores en su lugar y cofoque el motores de 2 tiempos (enfriados a aparato de modo que las piezas aire) viene mezclado con estabilizador filosas no puedan causar heridas por de combustible.
  • Page 27 TABLA DIAGNOSTICA SOLUCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Coloqueet interruptoren ON. El motor no • El interruptorest& en OFF. arranca. Vea las tnstrucciones de • E! motor est_ Arranque. ahogado. • Eitanque de Lien° el tanque con la mezcia correcta de combustible. combustible est_ vacfo.
  • Page 28 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247)

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