23cc/1.4 cu.in. 2-cycle 17 inch cutting path / 0.065 in. line gasoline weedwacker (27 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.795050
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Operator's Manual ® CRRFTZMRN 32cc 2-Cycle Engine 17 Inch Cutting Path / .080 In. Line GASOLINE BRUSHWACKER ® Model No. 358.795050 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating DANGER: Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to Your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon--Sat;...
BRUSHWACKER ® BLADED TRIMMER. For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered Brushwacker is maintained, lubricated and tuned up accordingto the operating and maintenance instructionsin the Operator's Manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in materials or workmanship.
tiSt_ coas_ng • by contact with cut material ® DANGER: Bladecanthrustviolently awayfrommaterial i t doesnot cut. OPERATOR SAFETY Bladethrustcan cause amputation of • Dress properly. Always wear safety arms or legs. Keep people and ani- glasses or similar eye protection mals 50 feet (15 meters) away.
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CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol- lowing list..Model: 358,795050 • Brushcutter • Handlebar screws (2) • Blade shield screws (4) • Cupped washer ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP • Large nut for installing blade WARNING: • Long hex wrench •...
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ATTACHING THE PLASTICSHIELD ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - ANDTRIMMERHEAD WEED BLADE WARNING: T heshieldmustbeproperly installed.The shield provides partial pmtsction fromthe riskof thrown objects BLADE WEED to _ operator and others and is equil_3ed witha linelirnltdr whichct_sex- cass linetotheproper length.The linelim- - iter (on undersideof shield) is sharp and can cut you.
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into the gearbox. Tighten evenly and securely with one of the hex wrenches Shield''_ provided. Dust Cup/" _ ThreadedShaft ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADE WARNING: Do not use any blades, or fasteninghardware offie"thanthewash- ers and nutsillustratedin the followingil. Retaining lustrations. These partsmustbe provided by Sears, and installedas shown below.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Movetheswitchtotheonposition, • Move the On/Stop switch to the choke lever to Half Choke. STOP position. • Squeeze and hold throttle trigger until • If engine does not stop, move choke the engine runs smoothly. to the Full Choke position.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If lineis worn downto 2 in. (5 cm) or USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD less, more than one tap willbe required Bring the engine to cutting speed be- to obtainthe mostefficientlinelength. fore entering the material to be cut. WARNING: Use only .080"...
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TRIMMING - Holdthe bottomofthe reaction c ancaussssriousinjury such trimmerheadabout3 in. (8 cm) above as amputation. CarofuUy study this the groundandat an angle.Allowonly It is important that you under- the tip of the line to makecontact.Do stand what causas blade thrust, how notforcetrimmerline intoworkarea.
willsupportthe weightof the unit, tum while the engine is running at idle. freeingyourarmsandhandsto con- if the blade turns at idle, do not use trol andguidethe cuttingmotion. your unit. Refer to the Carburetor ad- • Ksep fset c on_o_aUy spread a part justment section or contact your Sears Service Center.
• Clean entire surface of hub and spool. • Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet of .080" (2J_mrn) diameter Craftsman brand • Wind the line evenly and tightly onto line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc., the spool.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT • Adjust idle speed screw until engine continues to run w'Rhout stalling. WARNING: The trimmer head or • Turn the screw clockwise to in- blade will be spinning dudng most of this crease engine speed if the engine procedure.
• Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. CRAFTSMAN 40:.1, 2-cycle engine oil (air • Store unit and fuel in a well venti- cooled) is already blended with fuel sta- lated area where fuel vapors cannot...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE Engine will not See "Starting Instructions." Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. start. Fueljank empty. _Engine flooded. Spark plug not firing. • Install new spark plug. Fuel not reaching Check for dirty fuel filter;, replace. carburetor.
WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is pur- chased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE: This warrantyshailbe for a pedodoftwoyears from the init_ data of purchase. WHAT IS COV- YOUR WARRANTY RIGI;;ITSAND OSUGA- ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF TIONS: The U.
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REPAIR PARTS KIT • Carb. P,m_ m 530069629 (KIT,, Ind_tu Comenm) umJter cap0_,-R_') 53003_18 Umiter Cap 0.o+-mue) 530_8317 530O69844 5300352_ 53OO35433 53O035295 530035388...
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WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE: The warranty pedod begins on the date the lawn and garoan equipment eng|ne m pur- chased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE. This warran., ty shallbefor apedod ottwoyeersfrom the nnitialdate of purchase. WHAT IS COV- YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA- ERED: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF TIONS: The U.
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