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Operator's Manual
25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 Inch Line
GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®
Model No.
358.791031
• 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 _Ho°_s listed are Central 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 10 Operation 11 Parts List 22 Maintenance 15 Spanish 24 Service & Adjustments 17 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,
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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. Never allow children to operate this unit. Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of
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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 ...................... 358.79108 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 your unit asablower, always install
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objects such asrocks, vines, branch- • Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of debris. es,rope, string, etc. • Avoid heavy contact with solid objects POLE PRUNER SAFETY 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 secured
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• Donotoperate theunit faster than • Direct material discharge away from thespeed needed toprune. Donot glass enclosures, automobiles, etc. run theunit athigh speed when not • Do not run engine at high speed pruning. while not removing snow. • Always stop theunit when work is • Be attentive when using the snow- delayed orwhen walking from one thrower, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards. cutting location toanother. • Ifyoustrike orbecome entangled • Make sure the rot
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CARTON CONTENTS 6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clock- Check carton contents against thefol- wise. lowing list. Model 358.791031 Coupler Primary Hole • Powerhead \ / Guide Recess • Trimmer attachment • Shield • Wing nut (screwed onto shield) • Container of oil l Lockingl ^ ,'_2, ___," Examine parts for damage. Do not pper Release Attachment Shaft use damaged parts. Button NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-235-5878. ,_IIWARNIN
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ADJUSTING THE HANDLE Shield Slot PIVOT ,_WARNING: When adjusting tile Bracket handle, be sure it remains above the safety label and below the mark or ar- row on the shaft. Line Limiter 1. Loosen wing nut on handle. Blade 2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an upright position; retighten wing nut. Wing Nut 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 con
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE _,WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin. If you do not under- Switeh stand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call 1-800-235-5878. HOW TO START YOUR UNIT FUELING ENGINE _'WARNING: Avoid any contact _WARNING: Remove fuel cap with the muffler. A hot muffler can slowly when refueling. cause serious burns. This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a goo
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Upper Shaft 5. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to Coupler disengage the starting system (start lever returns to RUN position). STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig- Attachment ger. 2. Pull starter rope handle with a con- trolled and steady motion while squeezing throttle trigger until en- TIGHTEN Knob gine starts and runs. NOTE: Normally, the warm starting 2. Press and hold the locking/release button. procedure can be used within 5
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Always release the throttle trigger and Secondary Hole allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT • Release tile throttle trigger. • Push and release the engine ON/ STOP switch. TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE Locking/Release The trimmer line will advance approxi- Button in Primary Hole mately 2 inches (5 cm) each time the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running To maximize operating efficiency, do at full throt
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Tip of the Line I Line Crowded into trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground Does The Cutting Work Area around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique increases line wear. Right "_1 • The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls, fences, trees and flower beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of trees MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for or shrubs and scar fences. mowing in places conventional lawn • F
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 3. Wash the filter in soap and water. The warranty on this unit does not 4. Allow filter to dry. 5. Add a few drops of oil to the filter; cover items that have been subjected squeeze the filter to distribute oil, to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, 6. Replace parts. the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various ad- Button Air Filter justments will need to be made peri- odically to properly maintain your unit. C
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LINE REPLACEMENT cautions. After making adjustments, the 1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the trimmer head or any optional attach- OFF position. ment must not move/spin at idle speed. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire. The carburetor has been carefully set 3. Remove spool by firmly pulling on at the factory. Adjustments may be tap button. necessary if you notice any of the fol- 4. Clean entire surface of hub and lowing conditions: spool. • Engine will not idle when the throttle is 5. Replace with a
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Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter- _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 addin
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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 completed in a reasonable amount of OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environ- time, not to exceed 30 days. mental Protection Agency/California If you have any questions regarding Air Resources Board and Sears, Roe- your warranty rights and responsibili- buck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to ties, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears explain the emissions control system at 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY warranty on your year 2007 and later small off-road
