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Instruction
Manual
25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line
GASOLINE
WEEDWAOKER
®
Model
No.
358.795540
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Parts List
•
Espar_ol
For Occasional
Use Only
®
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.
530088291
4/19/02
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Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.795540
- Page 1 Instruction Manual 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model 358.795540 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espar_ol ® For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
- Page 2 Back Cover 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...
- Page 3 OPERATOR SAFETY • Keep others away when making car- • Dress properly. Always wear safety buretor adjustments. • Use only recommended Craftsman(R_ glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing main- accessories and replacement parts. • Have all maintenance...
- Page 4 • Store u nit a nd fuel i narea where ers who operate power tools o nacon- fuel vapors cannot reach s parks or tinual and regular basis m ust monitor open f lames from water heaters, closely their p hysical condition and the condition ofthis tool.
- Page 5 For p roper orientation ofshield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration inOP- Shield _'.X/_ I°t ERATION section. 1. Remove wing n ut f rom shield. Bracket 2. Insert bracket into slot a s shown. 3. Pivot shield u ntil bolt p asses through hole inbracket.
- Page 6 W e recommend Craftsman STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a brand s ynthetic oil. M ix gasoline and oil warm engine after running out of ataratio of40:1. A40:1 ratio is fuel) obtained bymixing 3.2 ounces ofoil with 1gallon ofunleaded gasoline.
- Page 7 STARTING A WARM ENGINE Do not run the engine at a higher 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON posi- speed than necessary. The cutting tion. line will cut efficiently when the engine Move the choke lever to the HALF is run at less than full throttle.
- Page 8 • The tipofthe line does t he cutting. Scalping You will a chieve the best performance 3 in. (8 cm) and minimum line wear bynot c rowd- Above Ground ing the line into cutting area. The right and wrong ways a re shown inthe fol- lowing illustration.
- Page 9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 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 Every 5 hours of operation...
- Page 10 1. Cut a length of 80 feet of 0.080 inch buretor. If you require further assis- (2 mm) diameter round Craftsman tance or are unsure about performing brand line. this procedure, call our customer as- sistance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
- Page 11 • Loss o fcutting power. See MIXTURE Idle Speed ADJUSTMENT under adjusting Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until procedure. engine runs without stalling. There a retwo adjustment screws on Turn idle speed screw clockwise to the carburetor, amixture screw and an increase engine speed if engine idle speed s crew.
- Page 12 • Clean air filter. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air • Check entire unit for loose screws, cooled) is already blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam- oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to aged, broken, or worn parts.
- Page 13 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS or call Sears at 1-800-469-4663. OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ- WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT mental Protection Agency and Sears, DATE: The warranty period begins on Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased the date the small off-road engine is to explain the emissions control system purchased.
- Page 14 PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered PARTS: Any Sears approved replace- up to maintenance schedule), Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE- ment part used in the performance any warranty maintenance or repair on MENT: The owner is responsible for the emission related parts will be provided performance of all required mainte- nance as defined in the instruction...