23cc/1.4 cu.in. 2-cycle 17 inch cutting path / 0.065 in. line gasoline weedwacker (27 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.795541
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Instruction Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.795541 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol ® For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions...
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Back Cover FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS POWERED WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas Powered Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according the operating...
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AND STORAGE line at proper length. • Allow engine to cool; secure unit be- • Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diame- ter Craftsman® brand line. Never fore storing or transporting in vehicle. • Empty the fuel tank before storing or use wire, rope, string, etc.
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• Store u nit a nd fuel i narea where ers who operate power tools o nacon- fuel vapors cannot reach s parks or tinual and regular basis m ust monitor open f lames from water heaters, closely their p hysical condition and the condition ofthis tool.
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For p roper orientation ofshield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration inOP- Shield ERATION section. 1. Remove wing n ut f rom shield. 2. Insert bracket into slot asshown. Bracket 3. Pivot shield u ntil bolt p asses through hole inbracket. 4.
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W e recommend Craftsman STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a brand synthetic oil. M ix gasoline and oil warm engine after running out of ataratio o f40:1. A40:1 ratio i s fuel) obtained bymixing 3.2 ounces ofoil with 1gallon ofunleaded gasoline.
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STARTING A WARM ENGINE Do not run the engine at a higher 1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON posi- speed than necessary. The cutting tion. line will cut efficiently when the engine Move the choke lever to the HALF is run at less than full throttle.
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• The tipofthe line does t he cutting. You will a chieve the best performance Scalping 3 in. (8 cm) Above Ground and minimum line wear bynot c rowd- ing the line into cutting area. The right and wrong ways a re shown inthe fol- lowing illustration.
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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 decals Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation...
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1. Cut a length of 30 feet of 0.080 inch this procedure, call our customer as- (2 mm) diameter round Craftsman sistance help line at 1-800-235-5878. brand line. Old fuel, a dirty air filter, a dirty fuel fil-...
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• Loss o fcutting power. See MIXTURE Idle Speed ADJUSTMENT under adjusting Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until procedure. engine runs without stalling. There a re two adjustment screws on • Turn idle speed screw clockwise to the carburetor, amixture screw and an increase engine speed if engine idle speed s crew.
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• Clean air filter. Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is already blended with fuel • Check entire unit for loose screws, stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam- oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer aged, broken, or worn parts.
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS or call Sears at 1-800-469-4663. OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ- WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT mental Protection Agency and Sears, DATE: The warranty period begins on Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased the date the small off-road engine is to explain the emissions control system purchased.
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PAIR O F EMISSION RELATED Ignition System: Spark Plug ( covered PARTS: Any Sears approved replace- uptomaintenance schedule), Ignition Module. MAINTENANCE STATE- ment part used i nthe performance MENT: The owner isresponsible forthe any warranty maintenance orrepair on emission related parts will b eprovided performance ofall r equired mainte- nance a sdefined inthe instruction...