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Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.795050 Operator's Manual

32cc 2-cycle engine 17 inch cutting path / .080 in. line gasoline brushwacker
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Operator's Manual
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CRRFTZMRN
32cc 2-Cycle Engine
17 Inch Cutting Path / .080 In. Line
GASOLINE BRUSHWACKER ®
Model No.
358.795050
DANGER:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
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For answers to Your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon--Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm
•
1-800-235-5878
(.o,,_.,,=._._o.._.)
Se_IYs, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530-087633
08/17/98

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual ® CRRFTZMRN 32cc 2-Cycle Engine 17 Inch Cutting Path / .080 In. Line GASOLINE BRUSHWACKER ® Model No. 358.795050 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: Full One Year Warranty

    BRUSHWACKER ® BLADED TRIMMER. For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered Brushwacker is maintained, lubricated and tuned up accordingto the operating and maintenance instructionsin the Operator's Manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in materials or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operator Safety

    tiSt_ coas_ng • by contact with cut material ® DANGER: Bladecanthrustviolently awayfrommaterial i t doesnot cut. OPERATOR SAFETY Bladethrustcan cause amputation of • Dress properly. Always wear safety arms or legs. Keep people and ani- glasses or similar eye protection mals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

  • Page 4: Fuel Safety

    • Store unitand fuel in an area where • Use only .080" (2.4 ram) diameter Craftsman © brand line. Never use fuel vaporscannot reach sparksor open flames from water heaters,elec- wire, rope, stdng, etc. • Install required shield properly before tric motorsor switches,furnaces, etc.
  • Page 5 CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol- lowing list..Model: 358,795050 • Brushcutter • Handlebar screws (2) • Blade shield screws (4) • Cupped washer ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP • Large nut for installing blade WARNING: • Long hex wrench •...
  • Page 6 ATTACHING THE PLASTICSHIELD ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - ANDTRIMMERHEAD WEED BLADE WARNING: T heshieldmustbeproperly installed.The shield provides partial pmtsction fromthe riskof thrown objects BLADE WEED to _ operator and others and is equil_3ed witha linelirnltdr whichct_sex- cass linetotheproper length.The linelim- - iter (on undersideof shield) is sharp and can cut you.
  • Page 7 into the gearbox. Tighten evenly and securely with one of the hex wrenches Shield''_ provided. Dust Cup/" _ ThreadedShaft ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADE WARNING: Do not use any blades, or fasteninghardware offie"thanthewash- ers and nutsillustratedin the followingil. Retaining lustrations. These partsmustbe provided by Sears, and installedas shown below.

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    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 9: Operating Position

    STARTING A WARM ENGINE STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Movetheswitchtotheonposition, • Move the On/Stop switch to the choke lever to Half Choke. STOP position. • Squeeze and hold throttle trigger until • If engine does not stop, move choke the engine runs smoothly. to the Full Choke position.
  • Page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If lineis worn downto 2 in. (5 cm) or USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD less, more than one tap willbe required Bring the engine to cutting speed be- to obtainthe mostefficientlinelength. fore entering the material to be cut. WARNING: Use only .080"...
  • Page 11 TRIMMING - Holdthe bottomofthe reaction c ancaussssriousinjury such trimmerheadabout3 in. (8 cm) above as amputation. CarofuUy study this the groundandat an angle.Allowonly It is important that you under- the tip of the line to makecontact.Do stand what causas blade thrust, how notforcetrimmerline intoworkarea.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    willsupportthe weightof the unit, tum while the engine is running at idle. freeingyourarmsandhandsto con- if the blade turns at idle, do not use trol andguidethe cuttingmotion. your unit. Refer to the Carburetor ad- • Ksep fset c on_o_aUy spread a part justment section or contact your Sears Service Center.

  • Page 13: Clean Air Filter

    • Clean entire surface of hub and spool. • Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet of .080" (2J_mrn) diameter Craftsman brand • Wind the line evenly and tightly onto line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc., the spool.

  • Page 14: Carburetor Adjustment

    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT • Adjust idle speed screw until engine continues to run w'Rhout stalling. WARNING: The trimmer head or • Turn the screw clockwise to in- blade will be spinning dudng most of this crease engine speed if the engine procedure.

  • Page 15: Ignition Timing

    • 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...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE Engine will not See "Starting Instructions." Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. start. Fueljank empty. _Engine flooded. Spark plug not firing. • Install new spark plug. Fuel not reaching Check for dirty fuel filter;, replace. carburetor.

  • Page 17: Warranty

    WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is pur- chased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warrantyshailbe for a pedodoftwoyears from the init_ data of purchase. WHAT IS COV- YOUR WARRANTY RIGI;;ITSAND OSUGA- ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF TIONS: The U.

  • Page 18: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS SEARS MODEL358._ WARNING --38 31"71 €_)-- <:1;;>--40 Ref. Part No. Pair No. 530015197 5300_9"/79 Sh_dm/_y. 53OO94572 Oncl.2'r.-.,_o) Bmd_ 5,30010723 S300_.eS Hendg_r Une Umiter 530015791 530015e06 Screw Screw S300S21g2 530015_0 Bolt Handlebar Cap 530016152 --.,_.- 5300e20e6 Handlebar G_ 530027778 53000115_ H_ Wmedn (S/'_) HandWaerWarning...
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS 38394543 17 18 65 66 64 72 74 !!__ Ref. Part NO. Pitt No. Deecrl_on 530042085 530O16197 $3O04_7 53001b'775 530G_523 $3O01_81 53006_eOe 533O15g_14 5300275_ 59O069758 6. _ 530015810 58O015849 533O1_Q23 53006_g_2 • 4_. $300479_ 530014_3 Lead Wlm 5,.q003810_ 5300146_2 53O06_86 533O15254...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS KIT • Carb. P,m_ m 530069629 (KIT,, Ind_tu Comenm) umJter cap0_,-R_') 53003_18 Umiter Cap 0.o+-mue) 530_8317 530O69844 5300352_ 53OO35433 53O035295 530035388...
  • Page 21 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty pedod begins on the date the lawn and garoan equipment eng|ne m pur- chased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE. This warran., ty shallbefor apedod ottwoyeersfrom the nnitialdate of purchase. WHAT IS COV- YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA- ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF TIONS: The U.
  • Page 22 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to Your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART ..(!-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247)

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