Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796121, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...st Espar_ol For Occasional Use Only 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 Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530165093 4 20 04 ...

Page 2: ...uring normal use If this Weedwacker line trimmer is used for commercial purposes this warranty ap plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase If this Weedwacker line trimmer is used for rental purposes this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE WEED...

Page 3: ...erating or performing main tenance on your unit safety glasses are available Eye protection 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 Always wear foot protection Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Stay clear of spinning line Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or...

Page 4: ...ldren SAFETY NOTICE Exposure to vibra tions through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to cir culation disorders or abnormal swell ings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel dam age in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in ...

Page 5: ...SAFETY _ WARNING Inspect area before starting unit Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks glass wire etc that can ricochet be thrown or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation Do not set unit on any surface except a clean hard area while engine is run ning Debris such as gravel sand dust grass etc could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through discharge opening dam...

Page 6: ...cultivated before starting the unit Remove all debris and hard and sharp objects such as rocks vines branch es rope string etc Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines If heavy con tact occurs stop the engine and in spect the unit for damage Never operate the cultivator without the tine cover in place and properly secured Keep the tines and guard clear of de bris After stri...

Page 7: ...ical wires Only use for pruning limbs or branches up to 4 inches in diameter Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune Do not run the unit at high speed when not pruning Always stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another Ifyou strike or become entangled with a foreign object stop the engine immedi ately and check for damage Have any d...

Page 8: ... backing up Exercise caution toavoid slipping or falling especially when op erating inreverse Know how tostop quickly Check carton contents against the fol lowing list Model 358 796121 Trimmer Shield Wing Nut screwed onto shield Shoulder strap Container of line Container of oil Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged parts NOTE If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged call 1 800...

Page 9: ...bracket 4 Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt SIotB__ _Wing Nut _ Shield ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP _WARNING Proper shoulder strap adjustments must be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit 1 Insert your right arm and head through the shoulder strap and al low it to rest on your left shoulder NOTE A one half twist is built in the shoulder strap to allow the strap to rest flat ...

Page 10: ...ulls on the starter rope Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its original form 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 OIL CAP...

Page 11: ... engine with oil to the FULL mark on the dipstick as needed CAUTION DO NOT overfill engine with oil or it will smoke on start up CAUTION KEEP ENGINE LEVEL r Engine must be level with oil fill facing up to check oil If engine is not level dipstick reading will not be accurate This will lead to possible over or under filling causing damage to the engine Check oil level before starting the en gine Ch...

Page 12: ...ay occur See the STORAGE section for additional information WARNING Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck DO NOT overfill Wipe off any spilled fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame _I_WARNING Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before removing fuel cap for refueling Remove fuel cap slowly 1 Tilt engine in angle shown to prop erly fill fuel tank _ F FFuel fill 2 Remove fuel cap...

Page 13: ... a minimum of 20 more seconds at OFF CHOKE Release the throttle trigger RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE Follow steps listed in the STARTING ENGINE section without squeezing throttle trigger If the unit will not start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 235 5878 OPERATING THE COUPLER This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed The optional attach m...

Page 14: ...e minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects rock gravel fence posts etc which can damage the trimmer head become entangled in the line or be thrown causing a serious hazard The tip of the line does the cutting You will achieve the best perform ance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area The right and wrong ways are shown in the following...

Page 15: ...Inspect muffler and spark arresting screen Replace spark plug Replace fuel filter Before After Every Every Use Use 8 Hours or Every Season 50 Hours or Every Season Change oil after first 4 hours of use then every 8 hours or every season Change oil every 4 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is pres...

Page 16: ...ed for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level be fore each start Tighten oil dipstick se curely each time you check the oil level CHANGING OIL AND CHECKING LEVEL CAUTION Used oil is a hazardous waste product Dispose of used oil properly Do not discard with house hold waste Contact Sears Service for information regarding safe disposal re cycling facilities Change oil while engine is OFF...

Page 17: ...r cutting larger weeds and light brush NOTE Before inserting new line into the holes in the cutting head identify the proper holes Follow directions as shown on the line glide plate 1 Remove the old line and line glide plate from the cutting head 2 Clean entire surface of cutting head 3 Reinstall line glide plate see il lustration Align arrow with _ when using medium red or large black line when u...

Page 18: ...linto spark plug hole Donot overfill Pull the starter rope slowly 8 10 times toproperly coat the cylinder bore and piston forstorage Replace plug and tighten Any residual oil may burn offinsubsequent starts which may result inwhite smoke from the muffler Store the unit inahorizontal position with the spark plug up DO NOT store ortransport theunit with the spark plug down CAUTION Storing unit in ov...

Page 19: ...housing 4 Carbon build up on 4 muffler outlet screen REMEDY 1 Move ON OFF switch to ON position 2 Clean or replace air filter 3 Fill fuel tank 4 Drain tank and carburetor and refill with fresh clean fuel 5 Drain tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 6 Connect wire to plug 7 Install new spark plug 8 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or ...

Page 20: ... S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI TIES As the small off road engine en gine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required mainte nance listed in your operating and maintenance instructions Sears recom mends that you retain all receipts cover ing maintenance on your small off road engine but Sears cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performa...

Page 21: ...nce as set forth in the Sears Engine Warranty Policy Sears is not liable to cover failures of Warranted Parts caused by the use of add on non original or modified parts 5 Maintenance Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled for replacement as re quired maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspec tion to the effect of repair or re place as necessary shall be war ranted as to defects ...

Page 22: ...lity Period of an engine with an moderate rating would equate to 5 to 6 years The Air Index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emis sions for specific engine family The lower the Air Index the cleaner the engine This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions la bel or hang tag AFTER JULY 1 2000 LOOK FOR EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD ON ENGINE EMISSIONS COM PLIA...