24cc/1.3 cu. in. 2-cycle 17 inch cutting path / .080 in. line gasoline weedwacker (33 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman Weedwacker 358.798210
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Operator's Manual CRFIFTSMFIN 24cc/1.3 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / .080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.798210 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.,...
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Back FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN :_ GAS POWERED WEEDWAOKER _; LINE TRIMMER. For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according the operating and maintenance...
If you need assis- • Keep others away when making car- tance, call 1-800-235-5878. buretor adjustments. SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not • Use only recommended Craftsman equipped with a temperature limiting accessories and replacement parts. muffler and spark arresting screen FUEL...
cold weather has been l inked t oblood torscreen. Ifyou operate inalocale where s uch regulations exist, you are vessel damage inotherwise healthy legally responsible forinstalling and people. Ifsymptoms occur such as maintaining the operating condition of numbness, pain, loss ofstrength, these p arts.
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2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Craftsman brand oil. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem of an engine while in storage. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1 (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2...
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Never use engine orcarburetor clean- • Pull starter rope sharply until engine erproducts inthe fuel tank orperma- runs, but no more than 6 pulls. nent damage may occur. NOTE: If the engine has not started See theSTORAGE section foraddi- after 6 pulls (at half choke), check to tional information.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To advance line, tap bottom of trimmer head on ground one time. OPERATING POSITION Llrnplei_e rg_hU.t s line t° "_ ALWAYS WEAR: Eye Protection Always tap the trimmer head on a H_°;gY _t_s grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause ex- Cut from...
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• For t rimming orscalping use less MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for than full t hrottle toincrease line life mowing in places conventional lawn and decrease head w ear e specially: mowers cannot reach. In the mowing • During light d uty cutting position, keep the line parallel to the •...
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Check for Loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use Clean unit and labels After each use Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation Replace spark plug Yearly GENERAL...
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Check these conditions before • Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two 12.5 foot (3.8 m) lengths adjusting the carburetor. .080" (2 mm) diameter Craftsman The carburetor has been carefully brand line. Never wire, rope, at the factory. Adjustments may be string, etc., which can break off and...
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WARNING: container. Run engine at least 5 min- utes after adding stabilizer. • Allow engine to cool, and secure the CRAFTSMAN 40:1,2-cycle engine oil unit before storing or transporting. (air cooled) is already blended with • Store unit and fuel in a well venti- fuel stabilizer.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not • Engine flooded. • See "Starting Instructions." • Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. start. • Fuel tank empty. • Spark plug not firing. • Install new spark plug. • Fuel not reaching •...
under Emissions Control Warranty RIOD: Any warranted part which is not Parts L ist) i sdefective oradefect in scheduled for replacement as required the materials orworkmanship ofthe maintenance, or which is scheduled engine causes the failure o fsuch a n only for regular inspection to the effect emission related part, the part will b e...