Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.798540 Operator's Manual
Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.798540 Operator's Manual

Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.798540 Operator's Manual

1.46 cu. in./24cc 2-cycle 17 inch cutting path /.080 in. line gasoline weedwacker
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CRRFTSMRN °
1.46 cu. in./24cc 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path /.080 In. Line
GASOLINE WEEDWACKER
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Model No.
358.798540
358.798570
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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
530-084027
03/22/96

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  • Page 1 atorlS Manual_ CRRFTSMRN ° 1.46 cu. in./24cc 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path /.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWACKER Model No. 358.798540 358.798570 & 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...
  • Page 2 FULL ONE YEAR "WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS POWERED WEEDWACKER ® 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 to the operating and maintenance instructions in the operator's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
  • Page 3: Operator Safety

    5 0feet(15m)away. • Use only recommended Craftsman Ifapproached, stop unit i mmediately, accessories replacement parts. Eye Protection FUEL SAFETY _---'_- * Mix and pour fuel outdoors. /Hazard/one • Keep away from sparks or flames. il_-.._j.. • Use a container approved for fuel: _._/"_.
  • Page 4: Attaching The Handle

    tor screen. If you operate in a locale muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of Cali- where such regulations exist, you are fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. legally responsible for installing and forest land and the states of California, maintaining the operating condition of:.
  • Page 5: Know Your Trimmer

    2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Craftsman brand oil. To avoid engine problems, empty fuel system before storage for 30 days or Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1 longer.
  • Page 6 See: theSTORAGE section f oraddition-:_ 1-800 number listed onthe front of alinformation. this manual, HOWTO • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STOP YOUR UNIT OPERATING POSITION Push and hold the engine stop switch in the STOP or OFF position until the ALWAYS WEAR: '4-'- Eye Protection unit has fully stopped.
  • Page 7: Cutting Methods

    proximately.2 in. (5 cm) of line will be to4-5 in. (.10-13 cm) and Use at less than fuIIthrottle. advanced with each tap. • For trimming or scalping, use less To advance line, tap bottom of trimmer than full throttle to increase line life ; head on ground one time.
  • Page 8 SWEEPING- The fanning a ction o f EDGING - The Twist-N-Edge feature rotating l ine canbeused foraquick allows f oreasy edging o fsidewalks, and easyclean up.Keep.line parallel patios, driveways, etc. A djust trimmer toandabove t hesurfaces being swept totheedging p osition. Allow only the andmove the tool f rom side toside.
  • Page 9: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM 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 Replace spark plug Yeaffy GENERAL...
  • Page 10 20 feet of .080" (2 ram) The carburetor has been carefully set diameter Craftsman® Pro Trimmer atthe factory. Adjustments may be line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc., necessary ff you notice any of the fol i...
  • Page 11: Adjusting Procedure

    Run engine at least 5 min- WARNING: 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.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART REMEDY TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not • See "Starting Instructionsi" • Engine flooded. start. • Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. r• Fuel tank empty. - Spark plug not firing. Install new spark plug. • Fuel not reaching Check for dirty fuel filter;,clean.
  • Page 13: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS Ref. Part No. Ref, PaH No. Description Description 530-094551 Drfve Shaft 16.: 53O-09538O Hub Ass'y 530-016179 Screw-Throttle Hsg. 530-401958 Spring 530-049107 Trigger 530-401957 Clip-Retainer-Head 53O-047923 Throttle Hag, (Right) 71-85816 Spoof w;Line 530-047924 Throttle HSg. (Left) 530-047912 Locator-r;ght 530-047910 Assist Handle 530-047911...
  • Page 14 REPAIR PARTS 5& ,,i u, Part Part Ref. Part Description Ref, Description Ref, Description 530-036577 Muffler Cover 530-069660 Muffler K_t 530-016164 Starter Spring ••2, 530=015892; Screw 530--038602 Muffter BaSle-Exit (!ncL 27-3!) _a0-o_;a47 Muffler Baffle-First 530=01616_ 530-036579 Fuel Cap Assy. Reteiner-Pu}ley 530-014362 530-01588¢...
  • Page 15 DAID lr_.._ DADT_ Carburetor Assembly Kit Number/#53.0-069754-WA226 •i Ref. Part Description " Limiter Cap 530_038404 •!5...
  • Page 16: Estados Unidos

    Repuestosy Encargos Contratapa Mantenimiento GARANTIA DE UN AN PAPA I.A COFITADOFIA DE HIERBAS A GASOUNA CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ® Por un afio desde la fecha de compm cuandoesta unidada gasolinaCraftsman Weedwacker_ es mantenida,lubdcaday puestaa purdode acuerdocon las instrucciones de operaci6ny mantenimiento en el manualdel operado,Sears reparardlibrede costocualquierdefecto de matedalo de manode obra.
  • Page 17: Seguridad Del Usuario

    _Mantenga todoelcuerpo a iejado d ela combustibleantes de usarel Ifneagirante. bua_a_. _ga el aparatoen Mant_ga a los niEos,espectadoms y enas condidones de u_o. animalesa una _ minimade - Camb_ todas _s pk_s del cabe_ 15 metros(50 pies) Pare el aparato que est6n desca_11adas, inmediatamentesi aJguien se le msquebrajadas,quebradaso...
  • Page 18: Transporte Y Almacenamiento

    * Si se corta con la tinea del lado Maine, Minnesota, Nueva Jersey, Oreg6ny Washington,requieren per ley izquierdodel protector, l os escombros vo_ en sentido que muchos motoras de combusti6n intema astdn equipados con re_lla opuastoal usuario. antichispa.Si usted utiliza el aparato TRANSPORTE Y donde existen tales _lamenteos, ALMACENAMIENTO...
  • Page 19 COMO INSTARLAR ELMANGO peligrode objetos arrohados hacia el (A_gunas unidades vienen con el mango usuario o haciaterceros y vieneequipa- ya instalado) do de un limitador delinea que corta el. excesodel/neaparaquequedede]largo que corresponde. E[ limitador d e linea: (debajodel protector)esfl!oso y coda.. •...
  • Page 20 2 _empos er_iaa_ a aim. _ aceite mama Craftsman. Mezc_ la dgasolina con el aceite en la propon::i6n e 40:.I. (Se obtk,_ u-hapropon:_n de 40:.1mezcl,_do 3,2 onzas de aceitecon cada gal6n de gaso, na sin...
  • Page 21: Instrucciones De Uso

    INSTRUCCIONES DEUSO Nohaga unos5 crn (2 pulgadas) con cads marchar el motora velocidadesmds altasque toque. la necesaria.La l_neade cortecoda Pata h_cersvanzar |a l(naa, toque el eficientementeconel motor ¢abezalcontm el suelo una vez. marchando a una velocidadmenor B l dor de.naa , qua la mdxima, produciendo asf oortala linea aJlargo _ menos ruidoy vibraci6n,La Ifnea de...
  • Page 22 METODOS D ECOmE ADVERTENCIA: Use|ave!o_d_u:J ADVERTENCIA: Use siempre mfnima ynoaproxime el . . pmtecci6nde ojos. Nunca se incline apa__toa los sobreel saber. El aparato puede objetos duros Coiedras, pedregu,o, arrojaro hacer rebotar piedmsy postes de cercas, e_) que el cabezat : escombros que pueden der enlos puedaaJ'rojar o clue pu_an _ mismoo enredarse con la lfnea,...
  • Page 23 PARABARRER - La acci6n RIBETEAR - Las caracteristicas del ventiladorade la l_neaen rotaci6n Twist-N-Edgepermitenfacilitar el tra- _imUede set utilizadapara hacer una bajo del ribeteoalrededorde aceras, pieza rdpiday fdciL Mantengala patios,caminosde entrada,etc. Ajuste Ifnea paralela al sueloy encima de las la podadorapara la posici6nde ribe- superficiesque se quiera bartery teo.
  • Page 24 ¢ad_nizando. La carbonizacidn debe_ set retirada para evitm" peligro deAim de incendioo baja de rend'mniento del motor. miltos Retire la rejilla del silenciadory Ifmpiela.Cambie la r_lla poruna nueva si se producealguna rotura. • Limpiela tapa y el drea contigua ..CAMBIE _ BUJIA =v_r r.,_ _n_ tie_--_ v asem'n Camble ta bujfa todoslos anos pare...
  • Page 25 precalibraci6n, pase a la secci6n =Ajustesa la Marcha Lenta'. - Gire el tomillode mezcla a la Uneal enlaMeUa izquierda (en contradel sentidodel - reloj) hastaque se detenga. • Gire el tomil[ode marcha lenta a la. derecha(en el sentidodel reloj) hastaque se detenga.Ahora gfrelo Orificio d esalida d elaIfnea hacia [a izquierda4 vueltasy media.
  • Page 26 5 minutosdespu_sde de transportado. ponedeestabilizador. o Guardeel aparatoy el combustible :an un local bienventiladodonde los Elaceite CRAFTSMAN 40:1 para vaporesde combustible no puedan motores de 2 tiempos(enfdadosa entrar en contactocon chispasni airs) viene mezcladocon estabitizador de combustible. Si no usa este aceite...
  • Page 27 TABLADIAGNOSTICA CAUSA . SOLUCION Etmotor n o • ..° Vea lasInstrucciones d e El motor estd arranca_ ahogado. Arranque. Eltanquede • Lleneel tanquecon la mezcla correcta de combustible. combustible estd vas[o. • Instaieuna buj[anueva. La bujfanohace chispa. • Verifique si el flltro de combustible El combustible no astd sucio;tfmpielo.
  • 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 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) Para pedir servicio...

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