32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-cycle 17 inch cutting path/0.080 inch line gasoline weedwacker (39 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.791560
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Instruction Manual 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 16 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 Inch Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model 358.791560 • 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.
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Parts and Ordering Back 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...
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TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE • Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diame- ter Craftsman@ brand line. Never • Allow engine to cool; secure unit be- use wire, rope, string, etc. fore storing or transporting in ve- hicle.
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• Store u nit s oline limiter blade c an- SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not a ccidentally cause i njury. The equipped with a temperature limiting unit c an behung b ythe shaft. muffler and spark arresting screen • Store u nit o ut o freach o fchildren. which meets the requirements of Cali- SAFETY NOTICE:...
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2-cycle air-cooled Experience indicates that alcohol engine oil. blended fuels (called gasohol or using We recommend Craftsman brand ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ture which leads to separation and ratio of 40:1.
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engine while i nstorage. To avoid e n- Pull starter rope handle sharply gine problems, empty the fuel system until engine starts and runs. before storage for80days o rlonger. Allow unit to run for 10 seconds, Drain the gas tank, start the engine and then fully squeeze the throttle trigger letitrun until the fuel l ines a nd carbure- to disengage the starting system.
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When o perating unit, stand a sshown and become a dangerous missile that and check forthe following: can cause serious injury. • Wear eye protection and heavy CUTTING METHODS clothing. • Hold t rigger handle with right hand ,_I, WARNING: Use minimum and assist handle with lefthand.
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3inches (8cm) a bove theground and atanangle. Allow the tipofthe line to Mowing strike t he ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. T his technique creases line wear. Scalping SWEEPING - The fanning action of the rotating line can be used for a quick and easy clean up.
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7"/ f Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet of Line exit holes Line in Notch 0.080" (2 mm) diameter Craftsman ® brand line. _,WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.
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6. Push t he lines into the notches, ing this procedure. Wear your protec- leaving 3to5inches (7- 12cm) tive equipment and observe all safety unwound. precautions. 7. Insert thelines i nto the the exit The carburetor has been carefully set holes i nthe hub asshown i nthe at the factory.
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Run engine atleast 5min- • At the beginning of the next season, utes after a dding stabilizer. use only fresh fuel having the proper Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil(air gasoline to oil ratio. cooled) isalready blended with fuel OTHER stabilizer.
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- If you have any questions regarding LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental your warranty rights and responsibilities, Protection Agency/California Air Re- you should contact your nearest autho- rized service center or call Sears at sources Board and Sears, Roebuck 1-800-469-4663.
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WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SER- EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY VICE: Warranty services or repairs shall PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys- be provided at all Sears Service Cen- tem: Spark Plug (covered up to mainte- ters. Call 1-800-469-4663. nance schedule), Ignition Module, Muf- MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT fler including catalyst.