Craftsman 358.795050 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual®CRRFTZMRN32cc 2-Cycle Engine17 Inch Cutting Path / .080 In. LineGASOLINE BRUSHWACKER ®Model No.358.795050DANGER:Read and follow

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FORUSE WITH TRIMMER HEADBring the engine to cutting speed be-fore entering the material to be cut.Do not run engine at a higher

TRIMMING- Holdthebottomofthetrimmerheadabout3 in.(8cm) abovethegroundandat anangle.Allowonlythetipof thelineto makecontact.Donotforcetrimmerlineintowo

willsupporttheweightof theunit,freeingyourarmsandhandstocon-trolandguidethecuttingmotion.• Ksepfsetcon_o_aUyspreadapartandbracedfora possrolesudden,ra

CLEAN AIR FILTERDo notclean filterin gasoline or otherflammable solvent to avoid creating afire hazard or producing harmful evap-orative emissions.A d

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTWARNING: The trimmer head orblade will be spinning dudng most of thisprocedure. Wear protective equipmentand observe all safety p

TION CHECK. The trimmer head mustnot tum at idle speed.Acceleration Check• Allow engine to idle. Be sure trimmerline is extended to the maxim.urnlengt

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTTROUBLEEngine will notstart.Engine will notidle properly.Engine will notaccelerate,lacks power,or dies undera load.Engine smokese

YOUR WARRANTY RIGI;;ITSAND OSUGA-TIONS: The U. S. Enviro_rnsntaiProtectionAgency/CaliforniaAir Resources Board andSEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., are pleasedt

REPAIR PARTSWARNINGSEARS MODEL358._ '--3824n3531"71 32 €_)-- 23<:1;;>--40Ref. Part No.1. 5300151972. 53OO945723. 5,300107234. 53001579

REPAIR PARTS3OI 1656 54 5167 57339 3839454317 18 65 66 64 5_071 72 74 75 !!__ 62Ref. Part NO.1. 5300420852. 53001b'7753. 530G_5234. 533O15g_14S.

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 15Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 16Assembly _ ... 5 Parts List 20Operation 8Maintenance 12 Spanish 23Sewice &

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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA-TIONS: The U. S. EnvironPasntaLProt_rc_onAgency/Callfomis Air Resources Board andSEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., me pleasedtoex

For the repair or replacement parts you needdelivered directly to Your homeCall 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week1-800-366-PART ...(!-800-366-7278)Para orde

DANGER: Bladecanthrustviolentlyawayfrommaterialit doesnotcut.Bladethrustcancause amputation ofarms or legs. Keep people and ani-mals 50 feet (15 meter

• Use only .080" (2.4 ram) diameterCraftsman © brand line. Never usewire, rope, stdng, etc.• Install required shield properly beforeusing the uni

CARTON CONTENTSCheck carton contents against the fol-lowing list. _ ...Model: 358,795050• Brushcutter• Handlebar screws (2)• Blade shield screws (4)

ATTACHINGTHE PLASTICSHIELDANDTRIMMERHEADWARNING:Theshieldmustbeproperlyinstalled.The shield providespartialpmtsctionfromthe riskofthrown objectsto _ o

into the gearbox. Tighten evenly andsecurely with one of the hex wrenchesprovided.ASSEMBLY OF THE METAL BLADEWARNING: Do not use any blades, orfasteni

KNOW YOUR BRUSHWACKERREAD THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURUNIT. Compare the illustmtionswith your unit to familiariz

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE• Move the On/Stop switch to theSTOP position.• If engine does not stop, move choketo the Full Choke position.STARTING YOUR Ei_GIN