Instruction Manual I€:RAFTSMA#°I 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® 358.795590 • Safety • Assembly Model No. • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espar_ol __,_/__ ._ /..o For Occasional ® Use Only Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. !_ For answers Call 7 am-7 • 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 530088371 1/23/02 to your questions or about this pm, product: pm, Mon.-Sat.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 3 9 10 14 15 Storage Troubleshooting Table Emissions Statement Parts List Spanish Parts and Ordering FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER.
OPERATOR SAFETY Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87. • Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. • Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. • Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line. • Secure hair above shoulder length.
UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY • Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments. • Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep in good working condition. • Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit. • Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length. • Use only 0.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY FOR OPTIONAL RULES ATTACHMENTS • Always push the unit slowly over the ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc. • Always use the handlebar when using edger attachment. BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY '_,WARNING: For each optional attachment used, read entire operators manual before use and follow all warnings and instructions in manual and on attachment. ,_WARNING: Ensure handlebar is installed when using edger or brushcutter attachments.
BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY Pri°o°s°eS ° is _DANGER: Blade can thrust vio- lently away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs. • Use only specified blade and make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened. • Cut from your right to your left, • Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see ASSEMBLY instructions in brushcutter attachment instruction manual).
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY ,_DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade moving. Keep hands, face and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is moving. moves momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position, the spark plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has stopped moving before removing jammed material from the cutting blade.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY _IWARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the rotor when starting or running the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor with the engine/motor running. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug before unclogging snow or debris from discharge chute or when adjusting vanes, .... I 4BIWARNING: Never lean over discharge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause serious injury or blindness. WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used.
CARTON CONTENTS Coupler Primary Hole \ / Guide Recess Check carton contents against thefollowing list. Model358,795590 • Powerhead • Trimmer Attachment U I Lookingl _,_" pper Release Lower • Shield Tube Attachment Button • Wing Nut(screwed ontoshield) • Container ofOil dmWARNING: Make sure the lockExamine parts fordamage. Donot usedamaged parts. ing/release button is locked in the priNOTE: Ifyouneedassistance orfind mary hole and the knob is securely tightened before operating the unit.
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. Assist Handle Coupler Tube Trimmer Head '_ X4_ ON/OFF Spark Switch Plug Shield Primer Bulb Line Limiter S Blade Throttle Trigger Muffler ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger handle and is used to stop the engine.
andcarburetor areempty. Usefresh 7. fuelnextseason. Never useengine orcarburetor cleanerproducts inthefueltankorperma- 8. nentdamage mayoccur. SeetheSTORAGE section foradditionalinformation. HOW TOSTOP YOUR UNIT • Tostoptheengine, move the ON/OFF switch totheOFF position. • Ifengine doesnotstop,move choke lever toFULL CHOKE position. "_D,_.._"_ ON/OFF _ Switch Throttle Tr--_ig_rX-_ "" HOW TO START YOUR UNIT _WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine.
OPERATING THECOUPLER Thismodel isequipped withacoupler which enables optional attachments to be installed. The optional ments are: Edger ................. Cultivator .............. Blower ................ Brushcutter ............ Coupler Primary Hole Guide Recess attach358.792400 358.792410 358.792420 358.792430 _.WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before removing or installing attachments.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE The cutting head advances line automatically. Do not tap head on the ground to advance line. This may break parts and cause cutting head to malfunction. Upon unit start up, the line will advance automatically to the correct cutting path length. Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated. WARNING: Use only 0.080" (2 mm) diameter round line.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
LINE REPLACEMENT Pre-wound spools offer the most convenient method for replacing line and ensuring optimum performance. • Replacement spools are colorcoded to ensure use of the correct spool with your unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as the existing spool. NOTE: Always clear dirt and debris from cutting head components when performing any type of maintenance. • Hold spool and unscrew cap by turning in the direction shown on top of the cap. • Remove line guide ring and spool. 2.
• Engine willnotidle.SeeIDLE Idle Speed-T SPEED-T under adjusting procedure.Allow engine to idle. If the trimmer • Engine diesorhesitates instead of head moves, idle speed is too fast. If accelerating. SeeACCELERATION the engine stalls, idle speed is too CHECK under adjusting procedure. slow. • Lossofcutting power. SeeMIXTURE• Turn IDLE SPEED screw (T) clockADJUSTMENT (LorH)under adjust- wise to increase engine speed. ingprocedure.
dI_bWARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: • Allow engine to cool before storing or transporting. • Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. • Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. • Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.
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 REMEDY Engine will not start. 1. ON/OFF switch OFF position. 2. Engine flooded. in 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Spark plug not firing. 5. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 6. Carburetor requires adjustment. 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON. 2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in Operation Section. 3.
responsible fortheperformance ofthe Any warranted part which is scheduled required maintenance listed inyourinfor replacement as required maintestruction manual. Sears recommends nance shall be warranted for the period thatyouretain allreceipts covering of time up to the first scheduled replacemaintenance onyoursmall off-road en- ment point for that part.
