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Operator's Manual
25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.095 Inch Line
GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®
Model No.
358.791051
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espar_ol, p. 24
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.
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Warranty Statement 2 Storage 18 Identification of Safety Symbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 19 Safety Rules 4 Emissions Statement 20 Assembly 9 Operation 11 Parts List 22 Maintenance 15 Spanish 24 Service & Adjustments 16 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 purchase, return it to any Sears store, S
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Hazard zone forthrown objects. • Trimmer line throws objects violently. • You and others can beblinded/injured. • Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50feet(15 meters) away. Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosing hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can secure ha'r ab°ve sh°u'der'ength. be caught in moving parts. Assist handle to be positioned only below the arrow. OI Never allow children to operate this unit. Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach
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Use unleaded gasoline and two-stroke oilmixed ata ratio of40:1 (2.5%). These attachments used incombination with thespecified powerhead have been evaluated toANSI B175.3-2003, "Grass Trimmers and Brushcutters - Safety Requirements". Powerbead including trimmer attachment ...................... 358.79105 Brushcutter attachment ...................................... 358.79244 These attachments used incombination with thespecified powerhead have been evaluated toapplicable ISO andEN safety requirem
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FUEL SAFETY • Wear hearing protection. • Never start orrun inside aclosed • Mix and pour fuel outdoors. room orbuilding. Breathing exhaust • Keep away from sparks or flames. fumes can kill. • Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit. • Keep handles free ofoiland fuel. • Always keep engine ontheright • Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all hand side ofyour body. fuel spills. • Hold theunit firmly withboth hands. • Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) • Keep trimmer head (or other option-
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SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped with atemperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets therequirements ofCali- fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. AllU.S. forest land andthe states ofCalifornia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by EDGER SAFETY lawthat many internal combustion en- A_&WARNING: Inspect tile area to gines beequipped with aspark arrest- ingscreen. Ifyou operate inalocale be edged before each use. Remove where such regulations exist,
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• Never place objects inside theblow- Stop coasting ertubes, vacuum tubes orblower blade by contact with cut material. outlet. Always direct theblowing de- brisaway from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force ofaircan cause rocks, dirt, or sticks tobethrown ortoricochet ® which can hurt people oranimals, £.. break glass, orcause other damage. • Never run unit without theproper equipment attached. When using _I=WARNING: Inspect the area to your
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objects such asrocks, vines, branch- • Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of debris. es,rope, string, etc. POLE PRUNER SAFETY • Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines. Ifheavy con- _:_,WARNING: The reciprocating tact occurs, stop theengine and in- spect theunit fordamage. blade/rotating chain can cause severe • Never operate thecultivator without injury. Inspect the unit before use. Do thetine cover inplace andproperly not operate unit with a bent, cracked secur
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• Donotoperate theunit faster than age the unit. Some objects may be thespeed needed toprune. Donot hidden by fallen snow -- be alert for run theunit athigh speed when not the possibility. pruning. • Direct material discharge away from • Always stop theunit when work is glass enclosures, automobiles, etc. delayed orwhen walking from one • Do not run engine at high speed cutting location toanother. while not removing snow. • Ifyoustrike orbecome entangled • Be attentive when using the snow- with
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Finding fuel oroilresidue onmuffler is attachments are designed to be used in normal due tocarburetor adjustmentsthe primary hole unless otherwise and testing done bythemanufacturer. stated in the applicable attachment op- erator's manual. Using the wrong hole ASSEMBLY could lead to serious injury or damage to the unit. _WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before per- Secondary Hole forming any assembly procedures. WARNING" If received as- sembled, repeat all steps to ensure your
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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. _luffler Assist Handle Coupler Trimmer Shaft Head N_ Throttle Trigger _ _,_j_ Primer Bulb __. Shield / Line Limiter Start Blade Lever ON/STOP Switch Starter Handle START LEVER ON/STOP SWITCH The ON/STOP switch is located on the The START LEVER he
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damage. When mixing fuel, follow Primer Bulb instructions printed oncontainer. Once oilisadded togasoline, shake container momentarily toassure that the fuel isthoroughly mixed. Always read and follow thesafety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit. IMPORTANT Experience indicates thatalcohol blended fuels (called gasohol orusing ethanol ormethanol) can attract mois- ture which leads toseparation and Start formation ofacids during storage. Lever Acidic gas can damage thefuel sys- tem of
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3. Push the attachment into the cou- Iftheunit stilldoesn't start, refer tothe TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE orcall pler until the locking/release button 1-800-235-5878. snaps into the primary hole. 4. Before using the unit, tighten the CRAFTSMAN ® knob securely by turning clock- CONVERTIBLE TM FEATURE wise. This model is equipped with a coupler couple r Primary Hole which enables optional attachments to Guide Recess be installed. The optional attachments are: Edger ................. 358.79240 Cultivato
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4_WARNING: Always wear eye _I=WARNING: Use only 0.095 inch protection. Always use hearing protec- (2.4 ram) diameter line. Other sizes of tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. line will not advance properly and will Rocks or debris can ricochet or be result in improper cutting head func- thrown into eyes and face and cause tion or can cause serious injury. Do blindness or other serious injury. not use other materials such as wire, When operating unit, stand as shown string, rope, etc. Wire can
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MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for Trimming mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool. Mowing 3 inches (8 cm above ground SCALPING - The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) !/,_1 above the ground and at an angle. Al- low the tip of the line to st
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CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR Button Air Filter WORN PARTS Contact Sears Service Center for re- placement of damaged or worn parts. • ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly by pushing and releasing the switch. Make sure engine stops. Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow Air Filter Cover switch to reset. Restart engine and continue. • Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks. ARRESTING SCREEN • Debris
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6. Bend the line at the midpoint and tachment will be spinning during most of insert the bend into the slot in the this procedure. Wear your protective center rim of the spool. Ensure line equipment and observe all safety pre- snaps into position in the slot. cautions. After making adjustments, the trimmer head or any optional attach- ment must not move/spin at idle speed. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the fol- lowing cond
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Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter- dlt_WARNING: Perform thefollow- native in minimizing the formation of ingsteps after each use: fuel gum deposits during storage. Add • Allow engine tocool before storing stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel ortransporting. tank or fuel storage container. Follow • Store unit and fuel inawell venti- the mix instructions found on stabilizer lated area where fuel vapors cannot container. Run engine at least 3 min- reach sparks oropen flames from utes after a
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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 Engine will not 1. Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in start. Operation Section. 2, Fiil tank with correct fuel mixture. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install new spark plug. 4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. carburetor. Check f
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND time, not to exceed 30 days. OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environ- If you have any questions regarding mental Protection Agency/California your warranty rights and responsibili- Air Resources Board and Sears, Roe- ties, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears buck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to at 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY explain the emissions control system COMMENCEMENT DATE: The war- warranty on your year 2007 and later small off-road engine.
