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Operator's
Manual
J€:RAFTSMA#°J
34cc/2.1 cu.in. 4-Cycle
GASOLINE
WEEDWAOKER
®
Model No.
358.796110
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts List
•
Espar_ol,
p. 22
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.,
or 10 am-7
pm, Sun.
1-800-235-5878
(Hours listed are Central
Time)
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
545082937
9/12/06
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual J€:RAFTSMA#°J 34cc/2.1 cu.in. 4-Cycle GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.796110 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espar_ol, p. 22 WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product:...
- Page 2 Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
- Page 3 OPERATOR SAFETY dt_WARNING: When using gar- • Dress properly. Always wear safety dening appliances, basic safety pre- glasses similar protection cautions must always be followed to when operating, or performing main- reduce the risk of fire and serious tenance, on your unit (safety glasses injury.
- Page 4 • Keep o thers away w hen m aking car- • Store or transport unit with spark plug buretor adjustments. facing up. • Useonlyrecommended Craftsman • Do not store or transport unit with spark accessories and replacement parts. plug facing down (see STORAGE sec- •...
- Page 5 CARTON CONTENTS Check carton c ontents against the fol- Shield _,///,Slot lowing list. Model 358.796110 _..,.._-._/\ Bracket • Trimmer • Shield • Wing N ut ( screwed onto shield) • Shoulder strap • Container ofline • Container ofoil Examine parts f ordamage. Donot ATTACHING THE SHOULDER use damaged...
- Page 6 KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Shaft Trimmer Head...
- Page 7 CAUTION: Air cooled engines hotter than automotive engines. 1 ounce ---.,__ use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) in tempera- tures above 40"F (4"C) will result in 0.5 ounce __ higher than normal oil consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil, 1.
- Page 8 Check oil level before each use. Add HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT oil if needed. Fill to FULL line on dip- • Release the throttle trigger. • Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF stick. Change oil after first 4 hours of use, then every 8 hours of operation position.
- Page 9 5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until OPERATING POSITION engine runs. 6. Once t he engine starts, allow itto ALWAYS WEAR: }"4----',_ run amaximum of10seconds at FULL CHOKE. Then, slowly move thered choke l ever tothe HALF CHOKE position. 7. Allow the unit t orunaminimum Shoulder strap 20more s econds atHALF CHOKE Long pa...
- Page 10 • The tipofthe line does t he cutting. SCALPING - The scalping technique You will a chieve the best perform- removes unwanted vegetation down ance and minimum line wear bynot to the ground. Hold the bottom of the crowding the line into the cutting trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) area.
- Page 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _IWARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. Before After 8 Hours or 50 Hours or CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK Every Every Every Season Every Season Check for loose fasteners and parts Check for damaged or worn parts Check engine oil level Inspect and clean unit and decals...
- Page 12 CHANGING OIL AND CHECKING into the carburetor chamber when LEVEL the cover is removed. CAUTION: Used o ilisahazardous NOTE: Move red choke lever to FULL waste p roduct. Dispose ofused o il CHOKE position before removing com- properly. Donot d iscard with house- ponents.
- Page 13 LINE REPLACEMENT Insert both ends of your line • Always use Craftsman replacement through the proper holes in the line. side of the cutting head. Choose the line size best suited for the job at hand. Red line is designed for cutting grass and small weeds.
- Page 14 dlI_WARNING: Perform the follow- CAUTION: Storing unit in ing steps after each use: • Allow engine to cool before storing or transporting. • Store unit and fuel in a well venti- lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
- Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE _,WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE Engine will not 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON position, 1.
- Page 16 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- mends that you retain all receipts cover- LIGATIONS: EMISSION CONTROL ing maintenance on your small off-road WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLI- engine, but Sears cannot deny warranty CABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES solely for the lack of receipts or for your PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995...
- Page 17 e. Miscellaneous Items Used Maintenance Above Systems Any Warranted Part which is not • Vacuum, temperature, posi- scheduled for replacement as re- tion, time sensitive valves quired maintenance or which is and switches scheduled only for regular inspec- • Connectors and assemblies tion to the effect of "repair or re- Length of Coverage...
- Page 18 ON ENGINE EMISSIONS COM- running time for which the engine is PLIANCE LABEL certified to be emissions compliant, After July 1, 2000, certain Craftsman assuming proper maintenance in ac- engines will be certified to meet the cordance with the operating...