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Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.795020 Operator's Manual

Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.795020 Operator's Manual

32cc 2-cycle engine 17 inch cutting path / .095 in. line gasoline brushwacker
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Operator's
Manual
/
CRRFTSMRN
32cc 2-Cycle
Engine
17 Inch Cutting Path / .095 In. Line
GASOLINE
BRUSHWAOKER
®
Model
No.
358.795020
DANGER:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions
before
first use of this product.
I_
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
530084630
03/15/99

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  • Page 1 CRRFTSMRN Operator's Manual 32cc 2-Cycle Engine 17 Inch Cutting Path / .095 In. Line GASOLINE BRUSHWAOKER ® Model 358.795020 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating DANGER: Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat;...
  • Page 2 Back FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS POWERED BRUSHWACKER <_ BLADED TRIMMER. For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered Brushwacker is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions...

  • Page 3: Operator Safety

    contacting the left hand side of coast- ing blade with material already cut. Stop coasting blade by contact with cut material __® DANGER: Blade c an thrust violently away f rom material itdoes n ot c ut. OPERATOR SAFETY Blade t hrust can cause a mputation arms o rlegs.

  • Page 4: Fuel Safety

    • Use only • Store unit and fuel in an area where .095" (2.4 ram} diameter Craftsman u_brand line. Never use fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, elec- wire, rope, string, etc. tric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

  • Page 5: Carton Contents

    CARTON C ONTENTS ASSEMBLY Check carton c ontents against the fol- WARNING: If received assembled, lowing list. repeat all steps to ensure your unit is Model: 358.795020 properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. • Engine • 2 tube mounting screws TOOLS REQUIRED •...

  • Page 6: Attaching The Handlebar

    NOTE: The end ofthe tube has a groove, orindention, that a ligns with a ridge, orraised a rea, intheslot i nthe TRIMMER HEAD engine. Locate the groove and ridge. • Align t he groove inthe tube with the ridge i nside o pening inthe engine. Insert the tube into the opening.
  • Page 7 WARNING: Do not use any blades or fastening hardware other than those lustrated in this manual. These items must be Craftsman parts and installed WEED as shown below. Failure to use proper BLADE parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others.
  • Page 8 These • Insert a hex wrench into aligned holes. items must be Craftsman parts and This will keep the shaft from turning installed as shown. Failure to use proper while tightening the blade nut.
  • Page 9 Drain the gas tank, start the quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. engine and let it run until the fuel lines We recommend Craftsman brand oil. and carburetor are empty. Use fresh Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1 fuel next season.

  • Page 10: Starting A Warm Engine

    STOPPING YOUR E NGINE Starter _,. Choke Handle "_ • Move the On/Stop switch to the STOP position. • If engine does not stop, move choke to the Full Choke position. on/Stop Switch Primer Bulb • Set the throttle trigger in the starting Throttte Trigger postion using the throttle lock fea- STARTING...
  • Page 11 DIFFICULT STARTING To stop engine: STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE • Release the throttle trigger. Flooded engines can be started by • Move the On/Stop switch to the moving choke lever to Off Choke; then, STOP position. pull the rope to clear the engine of ex- •...
  • Page 12 • The tipofthe line does t he cutting. posts, monuments, etc. This technique You will a chieve best performance increases line wear. minimum line wear bynot c rowding line into the cutting area. The right and Scalping il > wrong ways a re shown below. Tip of t he Line I Line C rowded into Does The C utting W ork Area...
  • Page 13 can cause serious injury ifblade c on- • Keep feet c omfortably spread apart tacts o perator orothers. and braced for a possible sudden, • WHEN B LADE THRUST OCCURS. rapid t hrust ofunit. Donot o verreach. Blade t hrust can occur without warn- Keep firm footing and balance.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    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 Inspect and clean spark arrestor Every 25 hours of operation Replace spark plug...
  • Page 15 20 foot lengths on the trimmer head. Push the ring down and turn until the catches lock of .095 inch (2.4 mm) diameter Craftsman _R_ line. into place. • When installing new line on an exist-...

  • Page 16: Carburetor Adjustment

    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT To adjust presets: • Turn both mixture screws counter- WARNING: The trimmer head or clockwise to the midpoint between blade will be spinning during most of this the limiter cap stops. procedure. Wear protective equipment • Turn the idle speed screw clockwise and observe all safety precautions.
  • Page 17 Run engine at least 5 min- utes after adding stabilizer. • Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. CRAFTSMAN 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air • Store unit and fuel in a well venti- cooled) is already blended with fuel sta- lated area where fuel vapors cannot bilizer.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    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 •...
  • Page 19 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 an only for regular inspection to the effect emission related part, the part will b e of "repair or replace as necessary"...
  • Page 20 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacidn a domicilio -- 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces -- 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...

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