CRAFTSMAN 358.795160 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual CRAFTSMfl 32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.795160 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • Espar_ol For Occasional Use Only [UL) V WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rule...

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Warranty Statement 2 Storage 11 Safety Rules 2 TroubIeshooting Table 12 Assembty 4 Emissions Statement 12 Operation 5 Parts List 14 Maintenance 9 Spanish 17 Service & Adjustments 10 Parts and Ordering Back FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN _sGA...

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Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcov- eredinthismanual,usecareand goodjudgment.Ifyouneedassis- tance,contactyourSearsService Centerorcal_1-800-235-5878. OPERATORSAFETY • Dressproperly.Alwayswearsafety gtassesorsimilareyeprotection whenoperating,orperfor...

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• Storeunitsolinetimiterbladecannot accidentallycauseinjury.Theunitcan behungbythetube. • Storeunitoutofreachofchildren. SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibra- tionsthroughprolongeduseofgaso- linepoweredhandtoolscouldcause btoodvesselornervedamageinthe fi...

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NOTE:Itwiltbenecessarytousea deepsockettotightenthehexnut. Thehexnutmustbecenteredinthe hoIeofthecuttingheadbeforetight- ening. 7. Tightennutsecurely(10-12ft-lbs). 8. ReleaseIockinglever. ATTACHINGSHIELD ,I_WARNING: The shield must be property instal...

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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE WARNING: Be sure to read the fuet 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 _[L WARNING: Remove fuel cap s...

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Arrowon -choke Choke lever position 7. Pullstarterropesharplyuntilengine runs,butnomorethan6putls.Ifthe enginedoesn'tstartafter6pulls(at theHALFCHOKEposition),movethe chokelevertotheFULLCHOKE positionandpresstheprimerbutb6 times.Squeezeandholdth...

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• Thetipofthelinedoesthecutting. Youwillachievethebestperform- anceandminimumlinewearbynot crowdingthelineintothecutting area.Therightandwrongwaysare shownbelow. Tipoflinedoesthe Linecrowdedinto Right Wrong • The line witl easily remove grass and...

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK Check for loose fasteners and parts Check for damaged or worn parts Inspect and clean unit and decals...

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LINE REPLACEMENT • Always use Craftsman replacement tine. 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 cot- ored tine is designed for cutting l...

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• 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 adjustme...

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Atways stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not 1. Engine flooded 1. See &quo...

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sponsiblefortheperformanceofthe requiredmaintenancelistedinyour instructionmanualSearsrecom- mendsthatyouretainattreceiptscov- eringmaintenanceonyourIawnand gardenequipmentengine,butSears cannotdenywarrantysoIeIyforthe Iackofreceiptsorforyourfailuret...