Craftsman 358.795160 Instruction manual
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1. SAFETY NOTICE Exposure to vibra tions through prolonged use of gaso line powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or ab normal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people If symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Us ers who operate power tools on a con tinual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool SPECIAL NOTICE This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of Cali fornia Codes 4442 and 4443 All U S forest land and the states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion en gines be equipped with a spark arrest ing screen If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law For normal homeowner use the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service After 50 hours of use we recom2. 4663 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as re quired maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as re guired maintenance shail be war ranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic ia bor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an ap proved Sears servicing center CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Sears may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse neglect or improper maintenance are not cov ered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim Sears is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or modi fied parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibili ties you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1 800 469 4663 WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty ser vices or repairs shall be provided at all Sears service centers call 1 800 469 4663 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT
3. AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any Sears approved replacement part used in the performance of any war ranty maintenance or repair on emis sion related parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CON TROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor ignition System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule ignition Module MAINTE NANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruction manual 13
4. Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace 5 Carburetor requires 5 See Carburetor Adjustment in adjustment Service and Adjustments Section Engine wilt 1 Carburetor requires See Carburetor Adjustment in not idle adjustment Service and Adjustments Section properly 2 Crankshaft seals worn 2 Contact Sears Service Center 3 Compression low 3 Contact Sears Service Center Engine will not 1 Air fitter dirty 1 Clean or replace air filter accelerate 2 Spark plug fouled 2 Clean or replace plug lacks power and regap or dies under 3 Carburetor requires 3 See Carburetor Adjustment in a load adjustment Service and Adjustments Section 4 Carbon build up on 4 Contact Sears Service Center muffler outlet screen 5 Compression low 5 Contact Sears Service Center Engine 1 Choke partially on 1 Adjust choke smokes 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Empty fuel tank and refill with excessively correct fuel mixture 3 Air filter dirty 3 Clean or replace air filter 4 Carburetor requires 4 See Carburetor Adjustment in adjustment Service and Adjustments Section Engine runs t Fuel mixture incorrect 1 See Fueling Engine in Operation hot section Replace with correct spark plug See Carburetor Adjustment in Service and Adjustments Section 4 Contact Sears Service Center on U S EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
5. The U S Environ mental Protection Agency and Sears Roebuck and Co U S A are pleased to explain the emissions contro sys tem warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the stringent anti smog stan dards Sears must warrant the emis sion control system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the peri ods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or im proper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine Your emis sion control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condi tion exits Sears will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you Expenses covered under warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WAR RANTY COVERAGE if any emis sions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions Control War ranty Parts List is defective or a de fect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part the part will be repaired or replaced by Sears OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSI BILITIES As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you are re 12 sponsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual Sears recom mends that you retain all receipts cov ering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipmen
6. fuel UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except car buretor adjustments Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use Look for and repair fuel leaks before use Keep in good working condition Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped cracked broken or dam aged in any other way before using the unit Maintain unit according to recom mended procedures Keep cutting line at proper length Use only Crafisman replacement line Never use wire rope string etc Install required shield properly before using the unit Use only specified trimmer head make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened Make sure unit is assembled cor rectly as shown in this manual Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contacting any object Keep others away when making car buretor adjustments Use only recommended Craftsman accessories and replacement parts Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual per formed by a Sears Service Center FUEL SAFETY Mix and pour fuel outdoors Keep away from sparks or flames Use a container approved for fuel Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit Avoid spilling fuel or oil Wipe up all fuel spills Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before start ng engine St
7. vegetation down to the ground Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees posts monuments etc This technique increases line wear MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach in the mowing position keep the line parallel to the ground Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotating line can be used to blow away loose debris from an area Keep the line parallel to and above the area surface and swing the too from side to side MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A WARNING Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments CARE amp MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use Inspect and clean unit and decals After each use Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation Inspect muffler and spark arresting screen Every 50 hours of operation Replace spark plug Yearly GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain unit as instructed in thi
8. wise if the engine has speed but dies or lacks power while cutting After completing adjustments check for acceleration Reset if necessary Acceleration Check If engine dies or hesitates instead of accelerating turn the mixture screw counterclockwise until you have smooth acceleration STORAGE Aa WARNING Perform the follow ing steps after each use Allow engine to cool before storing or transporting Store unit and fuel in a well venti lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp ob ject cannot accidentally cause injury Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of sea son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more lf your unit is to be stored for a period of time Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage Store in a clean dry area Lightly oil external metal surfaces FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA TION section of this manual see mes sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container Run e
9. e sure the line is against the hub and extended fully through the positioning tunnels Correctly installed fine will be the same length on both ends CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT A WARNING The trimmer head will be spinning during most of this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety pre cautions After making mixture adjust ments recheck idle speed Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the car buretor If you require further assis tance or are unsure about performing this procedure call our customer as sistance heip line at 1 800 235 5878 Old fuel a dirty air filter a dirty fuel fil ter or flooding may give the impres sion of an improperly adjusted carbu retor Check these conditions before adjusting the carburetor The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the fol lowing conditions Engine will not idle See iDLE SPEED T under adjusting procedure Engine dies or hesitates instead of accelerating See ACCELERATION CHECK under adjusting procedure Loss of cutting power See MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT L or H under adjust ing procedure There are two adjustment screws on the carburetor a mixture screw and an idie speed screw Air Filter with Limiter Cover Cap ADJUSTING PROCEDURE CAUTION Do not force plastic limiter caps on screws beyond the buil
10. ex nut 6 install alignment washer and hex nut by threading nut onto the shaft counterclockwise NOTE it will be necessary to use a deep socket to tighten the hex nut The hex nut must be centered in the hole of the cutting head before tight ening 7 Tighten nut securely 10 12 ft lbs 8 Release locking lever ATTACHING SHIELD Aa WARNING The shield must be properly installed The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length The line limiter blade on under side of shield is sharp and can cut you For proper orientation of shield see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OP ERATION section 1 Remove wing nut from shield 2 Insert bracket into slot as shown 3 Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket 4 Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt Bracket OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Tube Trimmer Head p Throttle ee Trigger Choke Lever ON STOP SWITCH The ON STOP switch is used fo stop the engine To stop the engine push and release the engine ON STOP switch PRIMER BULB The PRIMER BULB removes air from the carbure
11. he HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs but no more than 6 pulls Arrow on Choke position Z decal SNE STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1 Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position 2 Squeeze and hold the throttle trig ger Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly 3 Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 5 pulls 4 Allow engine to run 15 seconds then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position NOTE If engine has not started pull starter rope 5 more pulls If engine still does not run it is probably flooded STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position then pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded If the unit still doesn t start refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 235 5878 OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR Eye Protection A WARNING Always wear eye protection Never lean over the trimmer head Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle At lower speeds there is less engine noise and vibration Always release the throttle tr
12. igger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting To stop engine Release the throttle trigger Push and release the engine ON STOP switch CUTTING METHODS WARNING Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects rock gravel fence posts etc which can damage the trimmer head become entangled in the line or be thrown causing a serious hazard The tip of the line does the cutting You will achieve the best perform ance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area The right and wrong ways are shown below Tip of line does the cutting Line crowded into work area Wrong The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around wails fences trees and flower beds but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences For trimming or scalping use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear especially During light duty cutting Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts trees or fence wire For mowing or sweeping use full throttle for a good clean job TRIMMING Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow only the tip of the line to make contact Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming yA 3in 8 cm Above Ground SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted
13. instruction Manual CRAFTSMAN 32cc 1 9 cu in 2 Cycle GASOLINE WEEDWACKER Mode No 358 795160 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List Espanol For Occasional Use Only WARNING A Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product For answers to your questions about this product Call 7 am 7 pm Mon Sat or 10 am 7 pm Sun a 1 800 2 3 5 5 87 8 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530086199 8 22 04 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Staternent 2 Storage 11 Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 12 Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 12 Operation 5 Parts List 14 Maintenance 9 Spanish 17 Service amp Adjustments 10 Parts and Ordering Back WARRANTY STATEMENT FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS POWERED WEEDWACKER LINE TRIMMER For two years from the date of purchase when this Craftsman Gas Powered Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in materials or workmanship This warranty excludes nylon line spark plug and air filter which are expendable parts and become worn during normal use If this Weedwacker line trimmer is used for commercial purposes this warranty ap plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase If this Weedwacker line trimmer is
14. ligning arrow with position shown on decal see illustration below Arrow on choke lever 4 Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through af remaining steps 5 Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start but do not pull rope more than 6 times 6 As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start move choke lever to HALF CHOKE by aligning arrow with position shown on decal see following illustration Arrow on choke lever 7 Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 6 pulls if the engine doesn t start after 6 pulls at the HALF CHOKE position move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs but no more than 6 pulls If the engine doesn t start repeat proce dure 2 additional times NOTE If engine still doesn t start it is probably flooded Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE 8 Once the engine starts allow it to run 10 seconds then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE by aligning arrow with position shown on decal see ilustration below Allow the unit fo run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before re leasing the throttle trigger NOTE Hf engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position move the choke lever to t
15. mend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by a Sears Service Center ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol lowing list Model 358 795160 Trimmer Shield Wing Nut screwed onto shield Container of line Container of oil Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged parts NOTE If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged call 1 800 235 5878 It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer ASSEMBLY WARNING If received as sembied repeat ail steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure ADJUSTING THE HANDLE A WARNING When adjusting the handle be sure it remains between the trigger and the safety decal 1 Loosen wing nut on handle 2 Rotate the handle on the tube to an upright position retighten wing nut INSTALLATION OF CUTTING HEAD if not already installed 1 Push in locking fever and hold 2 Rotate dust cup until the locking lever fails into one of the grooves Locking Lever 3 Continue to hold in locking lever This will keep the shaft from turn ing while tightening the hex nut 4 Slide the trimmer head onto the shaft of the gearbox 7 Dust Cup Cutting Head 3 N l Alignment oe Washer Hex Nut oh a Place the alignment washer over the h
16. ngine at least 5 min utes after adding stabilizer Craftsman 40 1 2 cycle engine off air cooled is already blended with fuel stabilizer If you do not use this Sears oil you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank ENGINE Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea spoon of 40 1 2 cycle engine off air cooled through the spark plug opening Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range Clean air filter Check entire unit for loose screws nuts and bolts Replace any dam aged broken or worn parts At the beginning of the next season use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio OTHER Do not store gasoline from one sea son to another Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust 1 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE A 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 2 Spark plug incorrect 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1 Engine flooded 1 See Starting a Flooded Engine in start Operation Section 2 Fuel tank empty 2 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 3 Spark plug not firing 3 Install new spark plug 4 Fuel not reaching 4 Check for dirty fuel fitter replace carburetor
17. op engine and allow to cool before emoving fuel cap Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids CUTTING SAFETY WARNING Inspect the area be fore each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire etc which can be thrown by or become entangled in fine Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury Use only for trimming scalping mow ing and sweeping Do not use for edg ing pruning or hedge trimming Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line Keep engine below waist level A hot muffler can cause serious bums Cut from your teft to your right Cutting on right side of the shield will throw de bris away from the operator ee only in daylight or good artificial ight ds only for jobs explained in this manual TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE Allow engine to cool before storing or transporting in vehicle Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit so line limiter blade cannot accidentally cause injury The unitcan be hung by the tube Store unit out of reach of children
18. r eye and leg protection Keep body paris clear of ro tating fine amp Protection Keep children bystanders and animals 50 feet 15 meters away Stop unit im mediately if approached If situations occur which are not cov ered in this manual use care and good judgment Hf you need assis tance contact your Sears Service Center or call 1 800 235 5878 OPERATOR SAFETY Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating or performing main tenance on your unit safety glasses are available Eye protec tion should be marked 287 Always wear face or dust mask if op eration is dusty Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Wearing safety leg guards is recommended Always wear foot protection Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Stay clear of spinning line Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Being fully covered also helps pro tect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line Stay Alert Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill upset or un der the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense Wear hearing protection Never start or run inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill Keep handles free of oil and
19. s read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract mois ture which leads to separation and 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 Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season Never use engine or carburetor clean er products in the fuel tank or perma nent damage may occur See the STORAGE section for addition al information HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT To stop the engine push and re lease the engine ON STOP switch The switch will automatically return to the ON position Wait 5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to allow switch to reset If engine does not stop move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position ON STOP a itch HOW TO START YOUR UNIT A WARNING The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine Avoid any contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns STARTING A COLD ENGINE ora warm engine after running out of fuel sA ESAS te Starting Position Pp He a Starter Handle 1 Set unit on a flat surface 2 Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times 3 Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE by a
20. s manual Various ad justments will need to be made peri odically to properly maintain your unit CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Spark Plug Boot Air Filter Housing Screws Assist Handie Screw Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact Sears Service Center for re placement of damaged or worn parts ON STOP Switch Ensure ON STOP switch functions properly by pushing and releasing the switch Make sure engine stops Wait 5 seconds be fore attempting to restart unit to al low switch to reset Restart engine and continue Fuel Tank Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE CALS After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine per formance and increases fuel con sumption and harmful emissions Al ways clean after every 5 hours of operation 1 Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed 2 Remove parts by pressing button to release air filter cover NOTE To avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions do not clean filter in gaso line or other flammable solven
21. t Wash the filter in soap and water Allow filter to dry Add a few drops of ail to the filter squeeze the filter to distribute oif Replace parts Air Filter LU gA a fA 9 4 X Air Filter Cover Oo MAY Button Geer w REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better Set spark plug gap at 0 025 in Ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustabie 1 Twist then pull off spark plug boot 2 Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard 3 Replace with Champion RCJ 8Y spark plug and tighten with a 3 4 in socket wrench 10 12 ft Ibs 4 Reinstall the spark plug boot SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS LINE REPLACEMENT Always use Craftsman replacement fine Choose the line size best suited for the job at hand Green colored line is designed for cutting grass red line for grass and small weeds The black col ored line is designed for cutting larger weeds and light brush Before inserting the tine into the holes in the cutting head identify the proper holes When using Green or Red in sert line into the holes marked small on the cutting head Black line should be inserted in the holes marked large Insert both ends of your line through the proper holes in the side of the cut ting head Positioning Small Tunnel Insert ends of the line one at a time through the positioning tunnels Line against the hub Pull the line and mak
22. t engine but Sears cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all sched uled maintenance As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you shouid be aware that Sears may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and garden equipment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse ne giect improper maintenance unap proved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to a Sears authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in a rea sonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days if you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and re sponsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears at 1 800 469 4663 WAR RANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the ini tial date of purchase WHAT IS COV ERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an ap proved Sears servicing center If you nave any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest au thorized service center or call Sears at 1 800 469
23. t in stops or damage will occur Be sure trimmer tine is extended to the maxi mum length allowed by the line limiter blade initial Settings 1 Turn mixture screw counterclock wise until it stops 2 Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until it stops Now turn counterclock wise 4 1 2 turns 3 Start engine cut grass for 3 min utes then proceed to adjust screws according to the instructions below If engine performance at initial set tings is acceptable no further ad justments are necessary If engine does not start refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE If still unable to remedy situation call 1 800 235 5878 idle Speed Allow engine to idle Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in crease engine speed if engine stalls or dies 10 Turn idle speed screw counterclock wise to decrease engine speed No further adjustments are necessary if performance is satisfactory Mixture Adjustment CAUTION Do not operate engine at full throttle for prolonged periods while making adjustments as damage to the engine can occur Adjust the mixture screw 1 16 ofa turn ata time A 1 16 tum is about the width of the slot in the top of the screw Turn the mixture screw clockwise until the engine has good power with no hesitation while cutting Do not adjust by sound or speed but judge by how well the engine performs while cutting Turn the mixture screw counterclock
24. tor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel This allows you to start the engine with fewer pulls on the starter rope Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its original form Starter Handle Assist Handle ON STOP Switch Primer Bulb Muffler CHOKE The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in cold starting Activate the choke by moving the choke lever fo the FULL CHOKE position After the en gine attempts to start move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position Once engine has started move the choke te ver to the OFF CHOKE position BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin If you do not under stand the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit Call 1 800 235 5878 FUELING ENGINE WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycie air cooled engine oil We recommend Craftsman brand oil Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3 2 ounces of oil with t gallon of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil These oils will cause engine damage When mixing fuel follow instructions printed on container Once oil is added to gasoline shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed Alway
25. used for rental purposes this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of pur chase This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817WA Hoffman Estates iL 60179 SAFETY RULES WARNING When using gar dening appliances basic safety pre cautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury Read and follow all instructions This power unit can be dangerous Op erator is responsibie for following instructions and warnings on unit and in manual Read entire instruction manual before using unit Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read understand and will follow the instructions and warnings on the unit and in the manual Never allow children to operate this unit INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT A DANGER Never use blades or flailing devices This unit is designed for line trimmer use only Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury SOO A WARNING Trimmer line throws objects violently You and others can be blinded injured Wea
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