Craftsman 358.798430 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw AwayOperator'sManualModel No.358.798430CUSTOMERASSISTANCE1-800-235-5878:_ HOURS (CST)Mort.- SaL7 a.m.- 7 p.m. \ I_

OPERATIONHOW TO USE YOUR WEEDWACKERSTOPPING YOUR ENGINE, Move on/off switch to the "Off" position.°ff engine does not stop, move the choke l

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OPERATIONSTOPPING YOUR ENGINE• Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.• If engine does not Stop, move the choke lever down(full choke).WARNING:THE

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFil! in dates as you complete regular service Before After Every Every YearlyUse Use 5 Hrs. 25 Hrs...i

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESEVERY 5 HOURSCLEAN AIR RLTER (Fig. 15) •A dirty air filter decreases the life and performance of theengine and increases fuel

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESREPLACE FUEL FILTER (Fig. !9 & 20)The fuel filter should be replaced alter each season.Never operate your unitwithout a f

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTARTER ROPE (Fig. 21, 22 & 23)DANGER:DO NOT REMOVE THE RETAINING TABAND SCREW OR THE PULLEY. THESPRING BENEATH TIIE PULLEY

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... i iSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCOVER RNGER OVER NOTCHUNE EXIT HOLEFigure 26APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES OF LINE CAN BE PULLED FROMTHE SEMI-A

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCarburetor adjustment is critical and if done improper-ly can permanently damage the engine as well as thecarburetor. Please re

STORAGE,, ,,,,,,, ,, ...Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end ofthe season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.WARNING:ALLO

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Operator'sManualModel No.358.798430IFYOU NEED REPAIRSERVICE OR PARTS:REPAIR SERVICE1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)ORDERING PARTS1-800-FON-PART(1-8

DANGER:THIS POWER UNIT CAN BE DANGEROUS! THIS UNIT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BLINDNESSTO THE OPERATOR AND OTHERS. THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIO

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsCraftsman Gas Weedwacker. It has been designed, engi-neered and manufactured to give you the best possibled

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OPERATION SAFETYLINE TRIMMER SAFETY_ WARNING: LeGGUARDS THROWNBE THROWN VIOLENTLY.THE DEBRIS SHIELD WILL |NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION TO THEOPERAT