25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-cycle 17 inch cutting path / 0.080 in. line gasoline weedwacker (13 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.745191
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Instruction Manual 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.745191 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
Parts and Ordering Back Cover FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GASOLINE POWERED WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER. For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gasoline Powered Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to...
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OPERATOR SAFETY 4re.WARNING: When using gar- • Dress properly. Always wear safety dening appliances, basic safety pre- glasses or similar eye protection cautions must always be followed to when operating, or performing main- reduce the risk of fire and serious tenance, on your unit (safety injury.
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• Use only 0.080 in.(2 mm) diameter change in skin color or texture, or loss Craftsman® brand line. Never use of feeling in the fingers, hands, or wire, rope, string, etc. joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES • Always push the unit slowly over the FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS ground. Stay alert for uneven side- walks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc. WARNING: For each optional • Always use the handlebar when us- attachment used, read entire opera- tors manual before use and follow all ing edger attachment.
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BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY DANGER: Blade can thrust vio- lently away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputation arms or legs. • Use only specified blade and make sure it is properly installed and se- curely fastened. • Cut from your right to your left. •...
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HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY unit until the blade/chain has completely stopped moving. Keep hands, face and DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP feet at a distance from all moving parts. HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade or chain when it is moving.
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SNOW THROWER SAFETY • Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower to _Ib,WARNING: Keep hands and the powerhead. feet away from the rotor when starting • If the rotor will not rotate freely due or running the engine. Never attempt to frozen ice, thaw the unit before to clear the rotor with the engine/motor...
CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol- Coupler Primary Hole / Guide Recess lowing list. Model 358.745191 • Powerhead • Trimmer Attachment • Shield Upper Locking/ Lower • Wing Nut (screwed onto shield) Tube Release Attachment • Container of Oil Button Examine parts for damage.
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2-cycle air-cooled ture which leads to separation engine oil, We recommend Craftsman formation of acids during storage. brand synthetic oil, Mix gasoline and oil Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- at a ratio of 40:1, A 40:1 ratio is tem of an engine while in storage.
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and carburetor are empty. Use fresh 7. As soon as engine sounds as if it fuel next season. is trying to start, move choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Never use engine or carburetor clean- 8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine er products in the fuel tank or perma- runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
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OPERATING THE COUPLER Coupler Primary Hole This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments be installed. The optional attach- ments are: Edger ....358.792400 Cultivator ....358.792410 Upper Locking/ Attachment Tube Release Blower ....358.792421 Button Brushcutter ....
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Always release the throttle trigger and • For trimming or scalping, use less than full throttle to increase line life allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. and decrease head wear, especially: To stop engine: • During light duty cutting. * Release the throttle trigger.
SWEEPING - The fanning action of Sweeping IIIt the rotating line can be used to blow away loose debris from an area, Keep the line parallel to and above the area surface and swing the tool from side to side. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING:...
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4. Reinstall the spark plug boot. LINE REPLACEMENT 1. Cut a length of 30 feet of 0.080" (2 Pre-wound spools offer the most con- ram) diameter round Craftsman brand line. venient method for replacing line and ensuring optimum performance. * Replacement spools are color-...
Run engine at least 5 min- ject cannot accidentally cause injury. utes after adding stabilizer. • Store unit and fuel well out of the Craftsman 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air reach of children. cooled) is already blended with fuel SEASONAL...
OTHER • Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam- • Do not store gasoline from one sea- son to another. aged, broken, or worn parts. • At the beginning of the next season, • Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND repairs should be completed in area* OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environ- sonable amount of time, not to exceed mental Protection Agency/California 30 days. If you have any questions Air Resources Board and Sears, Roe- regarding your warranty rights and re- buck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to sponsibilities,...
nearest authorized service c enter or be provided without charge to the callSears a t1-800-4694663, owner if the part is under warranty. WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SER_ EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY VICE: Warranty services or repairs PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys- shall be provided at all Sears Service tem: Spark Plug (covered up to main- Centers, Call 1-8004694663.