25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-cycle 17 inch cutting path / 0.080 in. line gasoline weedwacker (29 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.791520
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Instruction Manual 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.791520 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espar_ol For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
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Back FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS POWERED WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER. For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman D Gas Powered Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according the operating...
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• Allow engine to cool; secure unit be- • Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter fore storing or transporting in vehicle. Craftsman(R_ brand line. Never use • Empty the fuel tank before storing or wire, rope, string, etc. transporting the unit. Use up fuel left •...
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• Store u nit s oline limiter blade c annot closely their p hysical condition and the condition ofthis tool. accidentally cause injury. The unit can behung b ythe tube. SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit i s • Store u nit o ut o freach ofchildren. equipped with atemperature limiting SAFETY NOTICE:...
Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its original form. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Craftsman <=> brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1. A _WARNING: Be sure to read 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2...
IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- Choke ture which leads to separation Lever formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer.
STARTING AWARM E NGINE • Hold trigger handle with right hand 1. Move t he choke lever tothe HALF and assist handle with left hand. CHOKE position. • Keep unit below waist level. 2. Squeeze and hold t he throttle trig- •...
CUTTING METHODS SCALPING - The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetationdown Use minimum speed a nd donot the ground. Hold t he bottom ofthe crowd t he line when c utting around trimmer head a bout 3inches (8cm) hard objects (rock, gravel, fence above t he ground and atanangle.
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...
Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet (3.8 meters) of 0.080" (2 mm) diameter Craftsman'> brand line. Screwdriv_ _tlWARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.
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Run engine at least 5 min- reach sparks or open flames from utes after adding stabilizer. water heaters, electric motors or Craftsman <_40:1,2-cycle engine oil switches, furnaces, etc. (air cooled) is already blended with • Store unit with all guards in place.
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. Engine flooded. Engine will not See "Starting a Flooded Engine"...
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB- questions regarding your warranty rights LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental and responsibilities, you should contact Protection Agency/California Air Re- your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1-800-469-4663. sources Board and Sears, Roebuck WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty DATE: The warranty period begins on...
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WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SER- without charge to the owner if the part is VICE: Warranty services or repairs shall under warranty. EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: Carburetor, be provided at all Sears Service Cen- ters. Call 1-800-469-4663. MAINTE- Ignition System: Spark Plug (covered NANCE, REPLACEMENT AND RE- up to maintenance...
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