Craftsman 358.791070 Owners Manual

Operator's Manual

32cc/1.9 cu.in.2-Cycle GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®

WARNING:

Read and follow allSafety Rules and Operating Instructions before firstuse of this product.

For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.

1-800-235-5878

<Hoo_s listed are Centrat Time)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

545082942 9/12/06

SAFETY RULES

Ifsituations occur which are not covered inthismanual, use care and good judgment. Ifyou need assistance, 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 maintenance, on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should be marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask ifoperation isdusty.

4_WARNING: Whenusing gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must always befollowed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. This power unitcan be dangerous! Operator isresponsible forfollowing instructionsand warnings on unitand in manual. Read entireoperator's manual before using unit!Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit.Restrictthe use of thisunitto persons who have read, understand, and willfollowthe instructionsand warnings on the unitand inthe manual. Never allow children to operate thisunit.

• Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards isrecommended.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear ofspinning line.

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

dl_ DANGER: Never use blades with linetrimmer attachment, Never use flailing devices with any attachment. This unit (when used with supplied linetrimmer attachment) isdesigned for linetrimmer use only. Use of any other accessories with linetrimmer attachment willincrease the risk of injury.

_&WARNING: Trimmer linethrows objects violently. You and others can be blinded/injured.Wear eye and leg protection. Keep body parts clear of rotatingline.

_WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown objects. Trimmer linecan throw objects violently.Others can be blinded or injured. Keep children,bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop unitimmediately ifapproached.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.They can be caught inmoving parts.
• Being fullycovered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line.
• Stay Alert.Do not operate thisunit when you are tired,ill, upset or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never startor run inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oiland fuel.
• Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body.
• Hold the unit firmlywith both hands.
• Keep trimmer head (orother optional attachment) below waist level and away from allparts of your body. Do not raise engine above your waist.
• Keep allparts of your body away from muffler and spinning line (or other optional attachment). A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Use only forjobs explained inthis manual (or manuals for optional attachments).

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

_WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except carburetor adjustments.

• Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep ingood working condition.
• Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged inany other way before using the unit.
• Maintain unitaccording to recommended procedures. Keep cutting lineat proper length.
• Use only Craftsman(_ replacement line.Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
• Install required shield properly before using the unit.Use only specified trimmer head; make sure itis properly installedand securely fastened.
• Make sure unitisassembled correctlyas shown inthis manual.
• Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contacting any object.
• Keep others away when making carburetor adjustments.
• Use only recommended Craftsman accessories and replacement parts.
• Have allmaintenance and service not explained inthis manual performed by a Sears Service Center.

FUEL SAFETY

• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks orflames.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuelor the unitor while using the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuelor oil. Wipe up all fuelspillsbefore starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine. Stop engine and allow it to cool before removing fuel cap.
• Empty the fueltank before storing or transporting the unit.Use up fuelleft inthe carburetor by startingthe engine and letting itrun untilitstops.
• Store unitand fuelin area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Always store gasoline ina container approved forflammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stop the unitbefore carrying.
• Allow engine to cool before storing or transporting invehicle.
• Empty the fueltank before storing or transporting the unit.Use up fuelleft in the carburetor by startingthe engine and lettingitrun untilitstops.
• Store unitand fuel inarea where fuelvapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electricmotors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unitso linelimiterblade cannot accidentally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the shaft.
• Store unitout of reach of children.

This unitis not equipped with an antivibration system and is intended for occasional use only.

SAFETY NOTICE: