Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.795190
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Instruction Manual [CRAFTSMAN+[ 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model 358.795190 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espar_ol For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety...
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Back Cover FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GASOLINE POWERED WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER. For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gasoline Powered Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according the operating...
OPERATOR SAFETY 4'LWARNING: When u sing g ar- • Dress properly. Always wear safety dening appliances, basic s afety p re- glasses or similar eye protection cautions must always befollowed to when operating, or performing main- reduce the risk offire and serious tenance, on your unit (safety injury.
• Use only 0.080 in.(2 mm) diameter Craftsman(_ brand line. Never use of feeling in the fingers, hands, or wire, rope, string, etc. joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES • Always push the unit slowly over the FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS ground. Stay alert for uneven side- walks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc. '_,WARNING: For each optional • Always use the handlebar when us- attachment used, read entire opera- tors manual before use and follow all ing edger attachment.
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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 arms or legs. • Use only specified blade and make sure it is properly installed and se- curely fastened.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY moving. Keep hands, face and feet at a distance from all moving parts. ,_DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP not attempt to touch or stop the blade HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade when it is moving. moves momentarily after the trigger is released.
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SNOW THROWER SAFETY • Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower _IWARNING: Keep hands and the powerhead. feet away from the rotor when starting • If the rotor will not rotate freely due or running the engine. Never attempt to frozen ice, thaw the unit before to clear the rotor with the engine/motor...
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CARTON CONTENTS Coupler Primary Hole Check carton c ontents against the fol- Guide Recess lowing list. Model 358,795190 • Powerhead • Trimmer Attachment Lookingl _,_" • Shield pper Release Lower Tube Attachment • Wing N ut ( screwed onto shield) Button •...
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Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. tem of an engine while in storage. We recommend Craftsman brand oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1 To avoid engine problems, empty the (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 8.2...
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Never use engine orcarburetor clean- Pull starter rope sharply until engine erproducts inthe fuel t ank orperma- runs, but no more than 6 pulls. nent d amage may occur. NOTE: If the engine doesn't start See the STORAGE section foraddition- after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE alinformation.
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OPERATING THE COUPLER Coupler Primary Hole Guide Recess This model is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments be installed. The optional attach- ments are: Edger ....358.792400 Cultivator ....358.792410 Attachment Upper Locking/ Blower ....358.792420 Tube Release Brushcutter ....
cause s erious injury. Donot u se other SCALPING - The scalping technique materials such aswire, string, rope, removes unwanted vegetation down etc. W ire c an break o ff d uring c utting to the ground. Hold the bottom of the and become a.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Before each use Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts After each use Inspect and clean unit and labels Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation...
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1. Cut a length of 30 feet of 0.080" (2 damage the engine as well as the car- mm) diameter round Craftsman buretor. If you require further assis- brand line. tance or are unsure about performing this procedure,...
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• Engine dies orhesitates instead of the engine stalls, idle speed is too accelerating. See ACCELERATION slow. CHECK under adjusting procedure. • Turn IDLE SPEED screw (T) clock- • Loss o fcutting power. See MIXTURE wise to increase engine speed. ADJUSTMENT (LorH)under adjust- •...
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Run engine at least 5 min- lated area where fuel vapors cannot utes after adding stabilizer. reach sparks or open flames from Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air water heaters, electric motors or cooled) is already blended with fuel switches, furnaces, etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON. Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch start.
berepaired orreplaced bySears. scheduled only for regular inspection OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSI- to the effect of "repair or replace as BILITIES: As the lawn and garden necessary" shall be warranted for 2 equipment engine owner, you are re- years. Any warranted part which is sponsible for the performance...