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Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.745541 Instruction Manual

25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-cycle 17 inch cutting path / 0.080 in. line gasoline weedwacker

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Instruction Manual
25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line
GASOLINE
WEEDWACKER
®
Model No.
358.745541
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espa_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
_.o._
listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530163543
11J20/02

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Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.745541

  • Page 1 Instruction Manual 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.745541 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BackCover 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 to the operating and maintenance instructions...
  • Page 3 • 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.
  • Page 4: Assembly

    • Store unit and fuel in area where ers who operate power tools on a con- fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or tinual and regular basis must monitor open flames from water heaters, closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool. electric motors or switches, fur- naces, etc.
  • Page 5 For p roper orientation ofshield, see KNOW Y OUR TRIMMER illustration inOP- ERATION section. Shield %k._ sl°t 1. Remove wing nut f rom shield. 2. Insert bracket into slotasshown. 3. Pivot shield u ntil bolt p asses through h ole inbracket. 4.
  • Page 6 We recommend Craftsman STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and warm engine after running out of oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is fuel) obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline.
  • Page 7 STARTING A WARM ENGINE • Cut only from your right to your left to 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON ensure debris is thrown away from position. you. Without bending over, keep line 2. Move the choke lever to the HALF near and parallel to the ground and CHOKE position.
  • Page 8 TRIMMING - Hold the bottom of the Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above as concrete or asphalt can cause ex- the ground and at an angle. Allow only cessive wear to the trimmer head.
  • Page 9: Operation

    EDGING - Adjust trimmer to the edg- ing position (see TWIST AND EDGE t_Edging section). Allow only the tip of the line to make contact. Do not force trimmer line into work area. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
  • Page 10 3. Replace with pre-wound spool, or cut a length of 20 feet of 0.080 inch CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT (2 mm) diameter Craftsman® brand line. _WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. WARNING:...
  • Page 11: Storage

    Run engine at least 5 min- lated area where fuel vapors cannot utes after adding stabilizer. reach sparks or open flames from Craftsman 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. cooled) is already blended with fuel stabilizer.
  • Page 12 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. CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position start.
  • Page 13: Parts List

    emission related p art, t hepart w ill b e of "repair or replace as necessary" shall repaired orreplaced bySears. OWN- be warranted for 2 years. Any war- ER'S WARRANTY 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...