Instruction Manual 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.791520 • • 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. For answers Call 7 am-7 to your questions about this product: pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun. 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 530164359 1/10/05 and Co.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 2 4 5 9 10 Storage Troubleshooting Chart Emissions Statement Parts List Spanish Parts and Ordering FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER.
Ifsituations occur which arenotcoveredinthismanual, usecareand goodjudgment. Ifyouneedassistance, contact yourSears Service Center orcall1-800-235-5878. OPERATOR SAFETY • Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contacting any object. • Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments. • Use only recommended Craftsman® accessories and replacement parts. • Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual performed by a Sears Service Center. • Dress properly.
• Store unitsolinelimiter blade cannot accidentally cause injury. Theunit canbehung bythetube. • Store unitoutofreach ofchildren. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure tovibrationsthrough prolonged useofgasolinepowered hand toolscould cause blood vessel ornerve damage inthe fingers, hands, andjoints ofpeople prone tocirculation disorders orabnormal swellings. Prolonged usein coldweather hasbeenlinked toblood vessel damage inotherwise healthy people.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THiS iNSTRUCTiON 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. Trimmer Shaft Head Assist Hand_.,_ _,__._ler _. ._hield Spark Plug _, STOP Line Limiter Blade Primer Bulb Throttle Trigger Choke Lever Fuel Mix Fill Cap Starter Handle STOP SWITCH The STOP switch is used to stop the engine.
IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
STARTING AWARM ENGINE 1. Move thechoke lever totheHALF CHOKE position. 2. Squeeze andholdthethrottle trigger.Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until theengine runs smoothly. 3. Pullstarter ropesharply until engine • Hold trigger handle with right hand and assist handle with left hand. • Keep unit below waist level. • Cut only from your left to your right to ensure debris is thrown away from you. Without bending over, keep line near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut.
CUTTING METHODS Useminimum speed anddonot crowd thelinewhencutting around hardobjects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.), which candamage the trimmer head, become entangled in theline,orbethrown causing aserioushazard. • Thetipofthelinedoes thecutting. Youwillachieve thebestperformanceandminimum linewear bynot crowding thelineintothecutting area. Therightandwrong waysare shown below. Tipoflinedoes Line crowded h_to thecutting.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable. 1. 2. 3. 4. LINE REPLACEMENT 1= Push and release the engine STOP switch. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 3. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button. 4. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 5. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet (3.8 meters) of 0.
Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling (idle speed too slow). • Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies. • Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to decrease engine speed. Idle Speed Screw If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this procedure, contact your Sears Service Center or call our customer assistance help line at 1-800-235-5878.
TROUBLESHOOTING _, TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not start. 1. Engine flooded. 1, 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 4. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 2. 3. 4. 5. Carburetor requires adjustment. 5. Engine will not idle properly. 1. Carburetor requires adjustment. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 3. Compression low. 1.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/California Air Resources Board and Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2005 and later small offroad engine. In California, all small offroad engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all Sears Service Centers. Call 1-800-469-4663. MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: Any Sears approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.