Product Specifications; Warranty; Model Number - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.798430 Operator's Manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman Gas Weedwacker. It has been designed, engi-
neered and manufactured to give you the best possible
dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-
ter/Department. Sears has competent, well trained tech-
nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES,"
MODEL NUMBER: 358.798430
DATE CODE/SERIAL NO.:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE
FOUND ON THE PRODUCT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OR PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAIkrrENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules+
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for,
and using your unit.
• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this Operator's Manual.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
CUTTING PATH.................. 17" (43 cm)
TRIMMER LINE ................... 080" Diameter
Monofitament
SEMI-AUTOMATIC
HEAD ROTATIOnal . .............. Clockwise (for operator)
ENGINE .............................. 32 cc, 2-cycle Air-Cooled
FUEL/OIL MIX RATIO ......... 40:1 (3.2 oz. oil per
gallon gas)
IGNITION ............................ Spark Advance
(air gap .010" to .014")
IGNITION TIMING .............. Non-adjustable, fixed
SPARK PLUG ..................... Champion (RCJ-8Y)
SPARK PLUG GAP .............. 025" (.6mm)
ENGINE RPM ..................... 7,500 RPM Max. :
SPECIAL NOTICE
For users on U.S. ForestLand and in some states, includ_
ing California (Public Resources Codes 442 and 443),
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and
Washington:Certain internalcombustion engines operated
on forest,brush, and/or grass-coveredlands in the above
areas are required to be equipped with a + spark arrestor,
maintainedin effectiveworkingorder,or the enginemustbe
constructed, e quipped, a nd maintainedfor the prevention of
fire.Check with yourstateor localauthorities for regulations
pertainingto these requirements.Failure to follow these
requirements is a violation of the law. This unit is not facto-
ry-equippedwitha sparkarrestor;, however,a sparkarrestor
is available as an optional part. If a spark arrestor is
required in your area, contact your SEARS Service
Center/Department f or thecorrectkit.
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS-POWERED
WEEDWACKER ®LINE TRIMMER.
For one year'from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas-Powered WeedwackeP Line Trimmer is maintained,
lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the Operator's Manual, Sears wilt
repair, free of charge, any defect in materials or workmanship.
This warranty excludes nylon line, spark plug, and air filter, which are expendable parts and become worn during nor-
mal use.
if this Weedwacker _ Line Trimmer is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date
of purchase. If this Weedwacker _ Line Trimmer is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from
date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER ®LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., DI817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 6.0179
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