Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.795920 User manual

Operator's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN°I
33cc/2.0 cu.in. 2-Cycle
GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ®
Model No.
358.795920
• Safety
• Assembly
•Operation
•Maintenance
•Parts List
•Espa_ol, p. 29
WARNING:
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.
1-800-235-5878 <Hoots listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
545212846 Rev. 1 1/15/09 BRW

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 22
Identification of Symbols 3 Troubleshooting Table 23
Safety Rules 5 Emissions Statement 24
Assembly 7
Operation 11 Parts List 26
Maintenance 19 Spanish 29
Service & Adjustments 20 Parts and Ordering Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN FU LL WARRANTY
If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two
years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Service
Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or replacement if
repair proves impossible).
This warranty applies for only 90 days ifthis product is ever used for commercial
or rental purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will
NOT pay for:
• Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period,
such as cutting line, filters or spark plugs.
• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the
product according to all supplied instructions.
• Preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture,
contaminated or stale fuel.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman product is
designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection
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.. ,J ,c_. _/L DANGER: Blade can thrust vio-
_*_, lently away from material it does not
.:.!__ ...... -'T" cut. Blade thrust can cause amputation
of arms or legs. Keep people and
anima s 50 feet (15 meters) away.
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A A
_DAN_iER: Use only specified trimmer
head and recommended trimmer line. Never
use blades, flailing devices, wire, rope,
string, etc. This attachment is designed for
line trimmer use only. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING: The blade continues to spin
after the trigger is released or engine is turned
off. The coasting blade can throw objects or
seriously cut if accidentally touched. Stop the
blade by contacting the right hand side of the
coasting blade with material already cut.
_/LWARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause serious injury.
_1 Read the operator's manual before use. Failure to follow
instructions could result in serious injury. Save operator's
manual.
Blade/trimmer line can throw ob-
jects violently. You can be blinded
or injured. Always wear hearing
protection and safety glasses
marked Z87. Always wear head
protection, heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots and gloves.

Hazardzoneforthrownobjects.
•Blade/trimmer line throws objects violently.
• You and others can be blinded/injured.
• Keep children, bystanders, and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away.
O secureha'rab°vesh°u'der'ength.
Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing,
or clothing with loosing hanging
straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can
be caught in moving parts.
Assist handle to be positioned only below
the arrow.
Never allow children to operate this unit.
Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the
reach of children. Store unit and fuel in area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
When servicing unit, use only identical replace-
ment parts.
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before
cleaning or servicing.
,_k WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline
or use the unit near a flame or sparks (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause sparks).

Useunleadedgasolineandtwo-strokeoilmixedata
ratioof40:1(2.5%).
_WARNIN_I:Whenusinggarden-
ingappliances,basicsafetyprecautions
mustalwaysbefollowedtoreducethe
riskoffireandseriousinjury.
_/L DANGER: This power tool can
be dangerous! This unit can cause se-
rious injury including amputation or
blindness to the operator and others.
The warnings and safety instructions
in this manual must be followed to pro-
vide reasonable safety and efficiency
in using the unit. The operator is re-
sponsible for following the warnings
and instructions in this manual and on
the unit. Read the entire operator's
manual before assembling and using
the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to
persons who read, understand, and
follow the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the unit. Never al-
low children to operate this unit.
OPERATOR'S SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT
A
4_ DANGER: Never use blades with
line trimmer attachment. Never use flail-
ing devices with any attachment. This
unit (when used with supplied line trim-
mer attachment) is designed for line
trimmer use only. Use of any other ac-
cessories with line trimmer attachment
will increase the risk of injury.
If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If 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 maintenance
on your unit. (Safety glasses are
available.) Eye protection should be
marked Z87.
• 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.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelry or clothing with loosely hang-
ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can
be caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning line/blade.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use com-
mon sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run the engine inside
a closed room or building. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Always use the handlebar and a
properly adjusted shoulder strap
with a blade (see ASSEMBLY).
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
_WARNING: Stop unitand dis-
connect the spark plug before per-
forming maintenance (except carbure-
tor adjustments).
• Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look for
and repair fuel leaks before use. Keep
unit in good working condition.
• Throw away blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or damaged
in any other way. Replace trimmer
head parts that are cracked, chipped,
broken, or damaged in any other way
before using the unit.
• Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep blade
sharp. Keep cutting line at the proper
length.

•UseonlyCraftsmanbrandreplace-
mentline.Neverusewire,rope,
string,etc.
•Installrequiredshieldproperlybefore
usingtheunit.Usethemetalshield
forallmetalbladeuse.Usetheplastic
shieldforalllinetrimmeruse.
•Useonlyspecifiedtrimmerheador
blade;makesureitisproperlyin-
stalledandsecurelyfastened.
•Neverstartenginewithclutchshroud
removed.Theclutchcanflyoffand
causeseriousinjury.
•Besuretrimmerheadorbladestops
turningwhenengineidles.
•Makecarburetoradjustmentswiththe
lowerendsupportedtopreventtrim-
merlineorbladefromcontactingany
object.Holdunitbyhand;donotuse
theshoulderstrapforsupport.
•Keepothersawaywhenmakingcar-
buretoradjustments.
•UseonlyrecommendedCraftsman
accessoriesandreplacementparts.
•Haveallmaintenanceandservicenot
explainedinthismanualperformedby
yourSearsServiceCenter.
FUELSAFETY
•Mixandpourfueloutdoors
•Keepawayfromsparksorflames
•Donotsmokeorallowsmokingnear
fuelortheunitorwhileusingtheunit
•AvoidspillingfueloroilWipeupall
fuelspillsbeforestartingengine
•Moveatleast10feet(3meters)away
fromfuelingsitebeforestartingen-
gine
•Stopengineandallowittocoolbe-
foreremovingfuelcap
•Emptythefueltankbeforestoringor
transportingtheunitUseupfuel]eft
in the carburetor by starting the en-
gine and letting it run until itstops
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc
• Always store gasoline in a container
approved for flammable liquids
CUTTING SAFETY
_LWARNING: Inspect the area to
be cut before each use Remove ob-
jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
string, etc.) which can be thrown or be-
come entangled in the blade or trimmer
head
• Keep others including children, ani-
mals, bystanders, and helpers at least
50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop engine
immediately if you are approached.
• Always keep engine on the right-
hand side of your body.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach.
• Keep blade or trimmer head below
waist level. Do not raise engine
above your waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from blade, trimmer head, and muf-
fler when engine is running. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
• Cut from your left to your right.
Cutting on right side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the unit before carrying
• Keep muffler away from your body
• Allow the engine to cool and secure
the unit before storing or transport-
ing it in a vehicle
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit Use up fuel ]eft
in the carburetor by starting the en-
gine and letting it run until it stops
• Store unit so the blade or line limiter
blade cannot accidentally cause inju-
ry The unit can be hung by the shaft
• Store unit out of reach of children
This unit is not equipped with an anti-
vibration system and is intended for
occasional use only.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir-
culation disorders or abnormal swell-
ings. 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. Users
who operate power tools on a continual
and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.

SPECIALNOTICE:Thisunitisequip-
pedwithatemperaturelimitingmuffler
andsparkarrestingscreenwhichmeets
therequirementsofCaliforniaCodes
4442and4443.AllU.S.forestlandand
thestatesofCalifornia,Idaho,Maine,
Minnesota,NewJersey,Oregon,and
Washingtonrequirebylaw that many
internal combustion engines be
equipped with a spark arresting screen.
If you operate in a locale where such
regulations exist, you are legally re-
sponsible 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 ser-
vice. After 50 hours of use, we recom-
mend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your Sears Service Center.
WARNING: The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358,795920
• Powerhead
• Trimmer attachment
• Brushcutter attachment
• aex wrench
• Handlebar
• Bracket cover
• Bracket cover screws (2)
• Plastic shield
• Wing nut (screwed onto shield)
• Shoulder strap with warning
• Container of oil
• Container of line
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: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before per-
forming any assembly procedures.
_WARNING: If received as-
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Hex Wrench (provided)
• Adjustable Wrench
• Phillips Screwdriver
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
CAUTION: When installing attach-
ment, place the unit on a flat surface
for stability.
1, Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Coupler
Shipping
protector
LOOSEN
Knob
TIGHTEN
2. Remove shipping protector from
coupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the
attachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of
coupler.
5. Push the attachment into the cou-
pler until the locking/release button
snaps into the primary hole.
6. Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
_/ Guide Recess
/ Locking/ " "
Upper Release Attachment
Shaft Button
dlIIWARNING: Make sure the lock-
ing/release button is locked in the pri-
mary hole and the knob is securely
tightened before operating the unit. All
attachments are designed to be used in
the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment op-
erator's manual. Using the wrong hole
could lead to serious injury or damage
to the unit.

Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For assembly of optional attachments
(see list on page 13), refer to the
ASSEMBLY section of the applicable
attachment operator's manual.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -
LINE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
%t TRIMMER
HEAD
GearboxJ__
Dust cup _ \
_ Aligned holes
Retaining4
washer _,
Trimmer head L_--_J_i,_
4. Remove the screwdriver.
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
_IkWARNING: 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 lim-
iter blade which cuts excess line to the
proper length. The line limiter blade
(on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.
3. Pivot shield until bolt )asses
through hole in bracket.
INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER
HEAD
NOTE: Before installing the trimmer
head, make sure the dust cup and re-
taining washer are positioned on the
shaft of the gearbox. The retaining
washer must be positioned with the
raised section toward the gearbox.
1. Align hole in the dust cup with the
hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the dust cup.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while tightening
trimmer head.
NOTE: Make sure all parts are prop-
erly installed as shown in the illustra-
tion before installing the trimmer head.
3. While holding the screwdriver in
position, thread trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclock-
wise (looking from bottom of unit).
Only tighten hand tight!
4,
Shield
Slot
Reinstall wing nut and tighten se-
curely.

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
,i_ WARNING: When adjusting the
assist handle, be sure it remains above
the safety label and below the mark or
arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an
upright position; retighten wing nut.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
WEED
BLADE
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR
_I, DANGER: Ensure handlebar
is installed when using brushcutter
attachment. To avoid serious injury,
the barrier portion of the handlebar
must be installed as shown to provide
a barrier between operator and the
spinning blade.
1. Locate the decal on the handlebar.
This decal includes an arrow. Posi-
tion the handlebar with the mount-
ing bracket at the end of the arrow.
2. Position the bracket cover over the
handlebar. Again make sure the
handlebar is at the end of the arrow.
3. Insert screws and hand tighten
only. Be sure the handlebar is
installed correctly; then, tighten
each screw securely with the hex
wrench.
Handlebar , ,,_---Screw
Shoulder _
trap Clamp _ J)
_ Bracket Cover
Mounting - _"_
Bracket
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP
,I_WARNING: Proper shoulder
strap and handlebar adjustments must
be made with the engine completely
stopped before using unit.
1. Insert your right arm and head
through the shoulder strap and al-
low it to rest on your left shoulder.
Make sure the danger sign is on
your back and the hook is to the
right side of your waist.
NOTE: A one-half twist is built into the
shoulder strap to allow the strap to rest
flat on the shoulder.
2. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook
to be about 6 inches (15 cm) below
the waist.
3. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp
located between the throttle trigger
and the handlebar mounting bracket
and lift the tool to the operating
position.
4. Try on shoulder strap and adjust
for fit and balance before starting
the engine or beginning a cutting
operation.
NOTE: It may be necessary to relo-
cate the shoulder strap clamp on the
shaft for proper balancing of unit.
TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP:
1. Loosen and remove both clamp
screws.
2. Place the upper shoulder strap
clamp over the shaft.
3. Position the lower shoulder strap
clamp under the shaft and align the
upper and lower clamp screw holes.
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
J
j. j_l,- I
Lower Shoulder II A
Strap Clamp ! Screws
4. Insert two screws into the screw
holes.
5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by
tightening screws with a hex
wrench.

SHOULDER STRAP
ADJUSTMENT
FOR BALANCE
6 inches 4 - 12 inches
(15 cm) (10 - 30 cm)
below above
waist round
30 inches
(76 cm)
minimum
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD
,_IkWARNING: The metal shield
must be properly installed on the tool
anytime the tool is used with a blade.
The forward tip of the metal shield
helps to reduce the occurrence of
blade thrust which can cause serious
injury such as amputation to the oper-
ator or bystanders. Failure to install
the shield in the position shown below
can result in serious injury to the oper-
ator. The length of the shield must be
aligned with the length of the shaft.
lade
I p Sha
1. Place the metal shield under the
gearbox, and align the screw holes.
.'-..
ShielX ; i
2. Insert and thread the 4 mounting
screws through the holes of the
gearbox and the metal shield.
Tighten evenly and securely with
the hex wrench provided.
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL
BLADE
'_ WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to avoid inju-
ry. The blade is sharp and can cut you
even when it is not moving.
_,WARNING: Do not use any
blades, or fastening hardware other
than the washers and nuts shown in the
following illustrations. Replacement
parts must be purchased at Sears and
installed as shown below. Failure to use
proper parts can cause the blade to fly
off and seriously hurt you or others.
NOTE: The dust cup and retaining
washer are located on the gearbox
shaft and not in the parts bag. All other
fasteners mentioned in the following as-
sembly steps are in the parts bag.
1. Remove the retaining washer from
the threaded shaft of the gearbox.
Leave the dust cup on the shaft.
2. Install the blade and the retaining
washer over the threaded shaft.
3. Make sure the raised part of the re-
taining washer is facing the gearbox
and the raised area fits into the hole
in the center of the blade.
4. Slide the blade and retaining wash-
er onto the shaft of the gearbox.
5. Place the cupped washer onto the
shaft. Make sure the cupped side
of the washer is toward the blade.
6. Install the blade nut by threading
onto the shaft counterclockwise.
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