4.6 amp motor 14 inch cutting path/0.065 in. line electric weedwacker (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.745651
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Instruction Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.745651 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol ® For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions...
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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 Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according the operating and maintenance...
AND STORAGE line at proper length. • Allow engine to cool; secure unit be- • Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diame- ter Craftsman® brand line. Never fore storing or transporting in vehicle. • Empty the fuel tank before storing or use wire, rope, string, etc.
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• Store u nit a nd fuel i narea where Users who operate power tools o na fuel vapors cannot reach s parks or continual and regular basis m ust mon- open f lames from water heaters, itor c losely their physical condition the condition ofthis tool.
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For p roper orientation ofshield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration inOP- Slot Shield ERATION section. 1. Remove wing n ut f rom shield. 2. Insert bracket into slot asshown. Bracket 3. Pivot shield u ntil bolt p asses through hole inbracket. 4.
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W e recommend Craftsman STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a brand s ynthetic oil. M ix gasoline and warm engine after running out of oilataratio of40:1. A40:1 ratio is fuel) obtained bymixing 3.2 ounces ofoil with 1gallon o funleaded gasoline.
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STARTING AWARM E NGINE • Keep unit below waist level. 1. Move O N/OFF switch tothe ON • Cut only from your right to your left to position. ensure debris is thrown away from 2. Move t he choke lever to the HALF you.
CUTTING METHODS SCALPING - The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation. Hold _,WARNING: U se minimum the bottom of the trimmer head about speed a nd donot c rowd t he line when 3 inch (8 cm) above the ground and at cutting around hard o bjects (rock, an angle.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _L, WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Before each use Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts After each use Inspect and clean unit and decals Clean air filter...
REPLACE SPARK PLUG 1. Twist, then pull off s park plug boot. 2. Remove spark plug f rom cylinder Replace the spark p lug each y ear t o and discard. ensure the engine starts e asier and 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y runs b etter.
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Run engine at least 5 min- lated area where fuel vapors cannot utes after adding stabilizer. reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air switches, furnaces, etc. cooled) is already blended with fuel stabilizer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. REMEDY TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
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emission related part, the part will b e of "repair or replace as necessary" shall repaired orreplaced bySears. OWN- be warranted for 2 years. Any war- ER'S W ARRANTY RESPONSIBILI- ranted part which is scheduled for re- TIES: As the small off-road engine en- placement as required maintenance gine owner, you are responsible for the shall be warranted for the period of time...