Craftsman 358-79104, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...List Espar_ol p 22 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 S A 545140962 12 15 06 ...

Page 2: ...e United States for free repair or replacement if repair proves impossible This warranty excludes cutting line spark plug and air filter which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use in less than one year This warranty applies for only 30 days from purchase date if this product is used for commercial or rental purposes This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also h...

Page 3: ...rs Service Center or call 1 800 235 5878 OPERATOR SAFETY Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating or performing main tenance on your unit safety glasses are available Eye protec tion should be marked Z87 Always wear face or dust mask if op eration is dusty Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Wearing safety leg guards is recommended A...

Page 4: ...l before storing or transporting in vehicle Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the en gine and letting it run until it stops Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit so line limiter blade can not accidentally cause in...

Page 5: ...cut Blade rotates Allowbladeto stop beforeremovingit after the fromthe cut J td_lger is _ release_ Throw away blades that are bent warped cracked broken or dam aged in any other way Replace parts that are cracked chipped or damaged before using the unit Do not attempt to remove cut materi al nor hold material to be cut when the engine is running or when cut ting blade is moving Always keep the whe...

Page 6: ...alled and se curely fastened Cut from your left to your right Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with blade see ASSEMBLY instruc tions in brushcutter attachment operator s manual CULTIVATOR SAFETY _WARNING Rotating tines can cause serious injury Keep away from rotating tines Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before un clogging tines or making repairs The bl...

Page 7: ...unit with a bent cracked or dull blade or dull chain Keep away from the blade chain WARNING The reciprocating blade rotating chain is sharp Do not touch To prevent serious injury always stop engine and ensure blade chain has stopped moving disconnect spark plug and wear gloves when changing or handling the blade or chain _WARNING A coasting blade ro tating chain can cause injury while it continues...

Page 8: ...g and inspect the snowthrower for damage and repair if necessary be fore restarting unit Never operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures automobiles and trucks Never attempt to use the snow thrower on a roof Never operate the snowthrower near window wells dropoffs etc Never discharge snow onto public roads or near moving traffic Clear snow from slopes by going up and down never across Use cau ...

Page 9: ...UR TRIMMER illustration in OP ERATION section 1 Remove wing nut from shield 2 Insert bracket into slot as shown 3 Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket 4 Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt Shield Slot PIVOT Bracket Line Umiter Blade Wing Nut Upper Locking Attachment Release Shaft Button mlWARNING Make sure the lock ing release button is locked in the pri mary hole and the knob is...

Page 10: ...tarting system start lever returns to RUN position COUPLER The COUPLER enables optional at tachments to be installed on the unit BEFORE STARTING ENGINE _WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin If you do not under stand the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit Call 1 800 235 5878 FUELING ENGINE _WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This en...

Page 11: ...t lever returns to RUN position STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Move ON OFF switch to the ON position 2 Squeeze and hold the throttle trig ger Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until engine runs smoothly 3 Pull starter rope handle with a con trolled and steady motion while squeezing throttle trigger until en gine starts and runs NOTE Normally the warm starting procedure can be used within 5 10 minutes...

Page 12: ...sing the unit tighten the knob securely by turning clock wise Coupler Primary Hole Guide Recess Upper Locking Attachment Shaft Release Button _WARNING Make sure the lock ing release button is locked in the pri mary hole and the knob is securely tightened before operating the unit All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise stated in the applicable attachment op Lon...

Page 13: ...ead wear especially During light duty cutting Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts trees or fence wire TRIMMING Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Al low only the tip of the line to make contact with vegetation Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetatio...

Page 14: ... unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE CALS After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine per formance and increases f...

Page 15: ...e plate see il lustration Align arrowwith _ when using medium red or large black line when using lines with diameter D smaller than medium red line optional Line glide Arrow Cutting head NOTE Line glide plate must be rein stalled in cutting head before inserting new line 4 Insert both ends of your line through the proper holes in the side of the cutting head l I Positioning Tunnel 5 Pull the line ...

Page 16: ... SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of sea son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your unit is to be stored for a period of time Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage Store in a clean dry area Lightly oil external metal surfaces FUEL SYSTEM Empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run un til the fue...

Page 17: ...t seals worn 2 Contact Sears Service see back cover 3 1 2 Engine wilt not accelerate lacks power or dies under a load Engine smokes excessively Engine runs hot 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen 5 Compression low 1 Fuel mixture incorrect Compression low 3 Contact Sears Service see back cover Air filter dirty 1 Clean or replace air filter Spark plug fouled 2...

Page 18: ...em ex ists Warranty repairs should be com pleted in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1 800 469 4663 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This w...

Page 19: ...Plug covered up to mainte nance schedule Ignition Module Muf fler including catalyst Fuel Tank California only MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required main tenance as defined in the operator s manual The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified Example Year EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and or CALIFORNIA 41 I 61 I 81 I T...