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 358.795531
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Instruction Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 Inch Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 358.795531 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espa_ol For Occasional Use Only _U U WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating...
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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 Gas Powered Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according the operating and maintenance...
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• Use only for jobs explained in this • Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diame- manual. ter Craftsman® brand line. Never TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE use wire, rope, string, etc. • Install required shield properly be- •...
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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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(called gasohol or using quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- engine oil. We recommend Craftsman ture which leads to separation and brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline formation of acids during storage. Acidic oil ata ratio of 40:1. A40:1...
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Drain the gas tank, start the engine and Pull starter rope handle sharply let i trun until the fuel l ines a nd carbure- until engine starts and runs. torare empty. Use fresh f uel n ext sea- 6. Allow unit to run for 10-15 seconds, son.
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When o perating unit, stand a sshown • The tip of the line does the cutting. and check f or t he following: You will achieve the best perform- • Wear eye protection and heavy ance and minimum line wear by not clothing.
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SWEEPING - The fanning action of the rotating line can be used for a Scalping quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. Sweeping? I__ ____[,.,,.
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1. Cut a length of 25 feet of 0.080 inch • Remove line guide ring and spool. (2 mm) diameter round Craftsman brand line. NOTE: When removing and/or instal- ling spool, ensure dust cup remains installed over shaft.
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Insert one end of line into center • Engine will not idle when the throttle is released. cavity of empty spool. Ensure line will feed into spool in the direction Make adjustments with the unit sup- shown on the spool (counterclock- ported so the cutting attachment is off wise).
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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 (air switches, furnaces, etc. cooled) is already blended with fuel •...
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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. Engine ON/OFF switch start.
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orworkmanship ofthe engine causes uled only for regular inspection to the the failure ofsuch a nemission related effect of "repair or replace as neces- part, the part will b erepaired orre- sary" shall be warranted for 2 years. placed bySears. OWNER'S WAR- Any warranted part which is scheduled RANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:...