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Operator's Manual
32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle
GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®
Model No.
358.791070
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
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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 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
545082942 9/12/06
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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 befollowed to tance, contact your Sears Service reduce therisk offireand serious Center or call 1-800-235-5878. injury. Read and follow allinstructions. OPERATOR SAFETY This power unit can be dangerous! Op- • Dress properly. Always wear safety erator is responsible for following glasses or similar eye prote
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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY • Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Use up fuel left _WARNING: Disconnect the in the carburetor by starting the en- spark plug before performing mainte- gine and letting it run until it stops. nance except carburetor adjustments. • Store unit and fuel in area where • Look for and replace damaged or fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or loose parts before each use. Look open flames from water heaters, for and repair fuel leaks before use. electric
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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. ,_&WARNING: 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 HandIe .,_i_1_ " Coup,er __ _ -- Shaft _1_ I_'_ .... ) .......... TrimmerRead ON OFFSwItoh j_,,'- ,r_" Starter Handle _ Primer Bulb Throttle / Trigger Line Limiter Blade Start Lever Muffler START LEVER ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF switch is lo
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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 ,_ 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 The
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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-dY runs better. Set spark plug gap at spark plug and tighten securely 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is fixed and with a 3/4 inch socket wrench. nonadjustable. 4. Reinstall the spark plug boot. LINE REPLACEMENT • Always use Craftsman replacement line. Choose the line size best suited for Posit
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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT • Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase engine speed if engine _,WARNING: Keep others away stalls or dies. when making idle speed adjustments. • Turn idle speed screw counterclock- The trimmer head will be spinning dur- wise to decrease engine speed if ing most of this procedure. Wear your trimmer head moves or spins at idle. protective equipment and observe all safety precautions. After making ad- justments, the trimmer head must not move or spin at idle speed. The c
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ENGINE OTHER • Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea- • Do not store gasoline from one sea- son to another. spoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug • Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil. • Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range. • Clean air filter. • Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam- aged, broken, or worn parts. • At the beginni
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- your nearest authorized service center LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental or call Sears at 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT Protection Agency/California Air Re- sources Board and Sears, Roebuck DATE: The warranty period begins on and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain the date the small off-road engine is the emissions control system warranty purchased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: on your year 2005 and later small off- This warranty shall be for a period of road engine.
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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. MAINTENANCE repair on emission related parts will be STATEMENT: The owner is responsible provided without charge to the owner if for the performance of all required main- the
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Declaraci6n de Garantia 22 Servicio y Ajustes 36 Identificaci6n de Simbolos 22 Almacenaje 38 Reglas de Seguridad 23 Tabla Diagn6stica 39 Montaje 29 Declaraci6n de Emision 40 Uso 31 Lista de Piezas 20 Mantenimiento 35 Repuesto y Encargos Contratapa UN AI_IO COMPLETO DE GA_RANTiA PARA CO_TADORA DE LiNEA A GASOLINA WEEDWACKER _ DE CRAFTSMAN _ Si este producto falla per un defecto en el material o de mano de obra dentro del a_o a partir de la fecha de compra y este se ha utilizado y mantenido de acu
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____________ _ILADVERTENClA: Zona de peli- 4_ADVERTENCIA: AI usar cualqui- er herramienta de fuerza de jardineria, gro de objetos despedidos. La linea de deber&n observarse precauciones b&si- corte arroja objetos violentamente. Esto cas de seguirdad en todo momento para puede ocasionar ceguera o lesiones a reducir el riesgo de incendio y graves heri- otros. Mantenga a personas y animales a una distancia minima de 15 metros das. Lea y cumpla con todas las instruc- clones. (50 pies). Pare el motor
