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Operator's Manual
32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle
GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®
Model No.
358.791040
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espar_ol, p. 22
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 _Hoo_s listed are Centrat Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
545140962 12/15/06
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Warranty Statement 2 Storage 16 Identification ofSymbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 17 Safety Rules 3 Emissions Statement 18 Assembly 8 Operation 10 Parts List 20 Maintenance 14 Spanish 22 Service &Adjustments 15 Parts and Ordering Back Cover ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS WEEDWACKER ® When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of pur- chase, return it to any Sears store, Sear
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If situations occur which are not cov- 4_WARNING: When using gar- ered in this manual, use care and dening appliances, basic safety pre- good judgment. If you need assis- cautions must always be followed to tance, contact your Sears Service reduce the risk of fire and serious Center or call 1-800-235-5878. injury. Read and follow all instructions. OPERATOR SAFETY This power unit can be dangerous! Op- • Dress properly. Always wear safety erator is responsible for following glasses or similar eye
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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE • Stop the unit before carrying. _,WARNING: Stop unit and dis- • Allow engine to cool before storing connect the spark plug before per- or transporting in vehicle. forming maintenance (except carbure- • Empty the fuel tank before storing or tor adjustments). transporting the unit. Use up fuel left • Look for and replace damaged or in the carburetor by starting the en- loose parts before each use. Look gine and letting it run until it stops. • St
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LINE TRIMMER SAFETY Blade rotates Allowbladeto stop beforeremovingit # after the fromthe cut. J WARNING: Inspect the area to be trimmed before each use. Remove release_ objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or td_lger is _/ become entangled in line. Hard ob- jects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury. • Throw away blades that are bent, • Only use the trimmer attachment for warped, cracked, broken or dam- trimming, scalping, mowing and
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• Check airintake opening, blower etc.) which can be thrown or become tubes orvacuum tubes frequently, entangled in the blade or trimmer line. always with engine stopped and • Throw away and replace blades that spark plug disconnected. Keep are bent, warped, cracked, broken vents anddischarge tubes free of or damaged in any other way. debris which can accumulate and • Install required shield properly be- restrict proper airflow. fore using the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal blade use.
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• Disconnect attachment from thedrive ,_WARNING: A coasting blade/ro- engine before cleaning the tines with tating chain can cause injury while it ahose and water toremove any continues to move after the engine is build-up. Oil the tines toprevent rust. stopped. Maintain proper control of the • Always wear gloves when servicing or unit until the blade/chain has completely cleaning the tines. The tines become stopped moving. Keep hands, face and very sharp from use. feet at a distance from all mo
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the terrain and other hidden haz- before continuing. Contact Sears ards. Service forrepair orreplacement of affected parts asnecessary. • Make sure the rotor will spin freely SNOW THROWER SAFETY before attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead. _WARNING: Keep hands and • If the rotor will not rotate freely due feet away from the rotor when starting to frozen ice, thaw the unit thorough- or running the engine. Never attempt ly before attempting to operate to clear the rotor with the engine/motor
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ATTACHING SHIELD 1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. ,_kWARNING: The shield must be properly installed. The shield provides Coupler partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and Shipph_g is equipped with a line limiter blade protector which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on under- side of shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper orientation of shield, see Knob KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OP- TIG
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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THiS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Assist Handle Coupler Shaft Trimmer Head N_ ON/OFF Switch Starter Handle Shield Primer Bulb Throttle Line Limiter Trigger Blade Start Lever Muffler START LEVER ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF switch is located on the The START LEVER helps to supply fuel
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age. Acidic gas can damage thefuel 5. This unit has the Sim-pul" starting system ofanengine while instorage. system. You do not have to pull the starter rope handle sharply or brisk- Toavoid engine problems, empty the ly. Pull starter rope handle with a fuel system before storage for30days controlled and steady motion until orlonger. Drain thegas tank, start the engine starts and runs. engine and letitrun until the fuellines 6. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then andcarburetor are empty. Use f
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REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH- erator's manual. Using the wrong hole MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT- could lead to serious injury or damage to the unit. TACHMENTS) CAUTION: When removing or instal- ling attachments, place the unit on a Secondary Hole flat surface for stability. 1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise. Upper Shaft Coupler .OOSEN Locking/Release Button in Primary Hole Attachment OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To maximize operating efficiency, do not run the engine for longer than
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Always release the throttle trigger and SCALPING - The scalping technique allow theengine toreturn toidle removes unwanted vegetation down to speed when notcutting. the ground. Hold the bottom of the trim- HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT mer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the • Release the throttle trigger. • Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. position. CUTTING METHODS This technique increases line
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _lm 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 Inspect muffler and spark arresting screen Every 50 hours of operation Replace spark plug Yearly GENERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS CLEAN AIR FILTER A d
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REPLACE SPARK PLUG 1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder Replace the spark plug each year to and discard. ensure the engine starts easier and 3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y runs better. Set spark plug gap at spark plug and tighten securely 0.025 inch (0.6 ram). Ignition timing is with a 3/4 inch socket wrench. fixed and nonadjustable. 4. Reinstall the spark plug boot. LINE REPLACEMENT • Always use Craftsman replacement line. Choose the line size best suited
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Make adjustments with the unit sup- ported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object. Hold the unit by hand Cover while running and making adjustments. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler. Air Filter __ Idle Speed Adjustment Idle Speed Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until Screw engine runs without trimmer head moving or spinning (idle too fast) or _&WARNING: Recheck the idle engine stalling (idle speed too slow)
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE _,WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. ON/OFF switch in 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON Engine will not start. OFF position. position. 2. Engine flooded. 2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in Operation Section. 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Spark plug not firing. 4. Install new spark plug. 5. Fue
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- and responsibilities, you should contact LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1-800-469-4663. Protection Agency/California Air Re- WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT sources Board and Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain DATE: The warranty period begins on the emissions control system warranty the date the small off-road engine is on your year 2007 and later small off- purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: road engin
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EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RE- PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys- LATED PARTS: Any Sears approved tem: Spark Plug (covered up to mainte- replacement part used in the perfor- nance schedule), Ignition Module, Muf- mance of any warranty maintenance or fler including catalyst, Fuel Tank repair on emission related parts will be (California only). MAINTENANCE provided without charge to the owner if STATEMENT: The owner is responsible the part is under
