Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.745191, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...nce Parts List Espa_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 _ o _ listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530163730 11 11 02 ...

Page 2: ...mmer is used for rental purposes this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of pur chase This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNINGTHE WEEDWACKER LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICECENTER INTHE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which var...

Page 3: ...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 Wear ing safety leg guards is recom mended Always wear foot protection Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Stay clear of s...

Page 4: ...blade can not accidentally cause injury The unit can be hung by the tube Store unit out of reach of children SAFETY NOTICE Exposure to vibra tions through prolonged use of gaso line powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or ab normal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel ...

Page 5: ...rge roots etc Always use the handlebar when us ing edger attachment BLOWER VACUUM 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 ex cept a clean hard area while engine is running Debris such as gravel sand dust grass etc ...

Page 6: ...e ob jects rocks broken glass nails wire etc which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer line Throw away and replace blades that are bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Install required shield properly be fore using the unit Use the metal shield for all metal blade use _ WARNING Only use brushcut ter attachments that provide a metal shield with proboscis nose...

Page 7: ...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 to move after the engine is stopped Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade chain has completely stopped moving Keep hands face and feet at a distance from all moving parts ...

Page 8: ...attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen ice thaw the unit before thoroughly before attempting to op erate under powen Keep the rotor clear of debris Do not throw snow near other people The snow thrower could propel small objects at high speed causing injury After striking a foreign object stop the engine disconnect spark plug and inspect the sno...

Page 9: ... Before using the unit tighten the knob securely by turning clock wise Coupler Primary Hole Guide Recess Upper Locking Lower Tube Release Attachment 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 For optional attachments see the AS SEMBLY se...

Page 10: ...formation 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 _b WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2 cycle air cooled engine oil We recommend Craftsman brand synthet...

Page 11: ...mes Squeeze and hold the throttle trig ger and pull the starter rope 2 more times Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the en gine runs but no more than 6 pulls If the engine still doesn t start it is probably flooded Pro ceed to STARTING A FLOODED EN GINE 9 Once the engine starts allow it to run 10 seconds then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE posit...

Page 12: ...g the engine and upper tube pull the attach ment straight out of the coupler INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH MENTS 1 Remove the tube cap from the at tachment if present 2 Position locking release button of attachment into guide recess of coupler 3 Push the attachment into the cou pler until the locking release button snaps into the primary hole 4 Before using the unit tighten the knob securely by turni...

Page 13: ...ottom of the trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow only the tip of the line to make contact Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming _ t__ _ 3 inches 8 cm Above Ground SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow the tip of the line to ...

Page 14: ...dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed FASTENERS AND PARTS Spark Plug Boot Air Filter Housing Screws Assist Handle Screw Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS 2 Remove parts as illustrated NOTE To avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions do not clean filter in gaso line or other flammable solvent 3 Wash the filter in soap and ...

Page 15: ...move line guide ring and spool NOTE When removing and or instal ling spool ensure dust cup remains installed over shaft Dust Spool L_ e Cap ___ cup _ I ring j Use a pre wound spool or refill spool with line If using a pre wound spool remove tape strip from line and spool REFILLING THE SPOOL WITH LINE _WARNING Use only 0 080 2 mm diameter round line Other sizes and shapes of line will not ad vance ...

Page 16: ...unsure about performing this proce dure contact your Sears Service Cen ter or call our customer assistance help line at 1 800 235 5878 _ WARNING Perform the follow ing steps after each use Allow engine to cool before storing or transporting Store unit and fuel in a well venti lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc...

Page 17: ...es adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen 5 Compression low 1 Choke partially on 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 3 Air filter dirty 4 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Spark plug incorrect 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen 2 See Starting a Flooded Engine in Operation Section 3 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 4 Install ne...

Page 18: ...ble for presenting your small off road engine to a Sears authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in area sonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and re sponsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1 800 469 4663 WAR RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The...

Page 19: ...nce or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Ignition Sys tem Spark Plug covered up to main tenance schedule Ignition Module Muffler including catalyst MAINTE NANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruction manu...