Craftsman 358.796131- 26.2CC Trimmer User Manual


 
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEARS CRAFTSMAN GAS WEEDWACKER
®
Ifthis CRAFTSMAN GAS WEEDWACKER trimmer fails toperform properlydue to adefect inmateria! orworkmanshipwithin
one year of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
_fthis _RAFTS"_AN GAS _EE _A_KER_ trimmer is usedf_r c_mmercia_ _r rentaI purp_ses thiswarranty c_v`erage app_ies
for only g0 days from the date ofpumhase. , -, --" "-
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.THIS WARRANTYAPPLIES ONLY WH EN THIS PRODUCTtS IN USE INTHE UNITED
STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. / DEPT. 698/731A / SEARS TOWER / CHICAGO, IL 60684
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules and Precautions ................... 3
Know Your WEEDWACKER ® Trimmer ............. 4
Assembly - 5
Engine Information ............................ 6
A. FuelingYour Unit .......................... 6
B. Pre-operation Checks ....................... 7
C. StartingInstructions ........................ 7
D.Operating Instructions ...................... 9
E. Engine Adjustments ........................ 9
Using Your Unit .............................. 10
A. OperatingInstructions ..................... 10
B.AdvancingThe Cutting Line ................. 10
C. Cutting Methods .......................... 11
D.Cutting Head Maintenance .................. 12
General Maintenance ......................... 14
A. Drive Shaft Lubrication ..................... 14
B. Air Filter Care ............................ 14
C. Fuel Tank Upkeep ......................... 14
D.Starter Rope Repair ....................... 15
E. Trouble Shooting Chart ..................... 16
Accessories ................................ 17
Parts List ................................ !8-24
Quick Reference Page ........................ 27
SPECIFICATIONS
MUFFLER: LoTone-Californiaapproved
spark arresting
CLUTCH: Centrifugal
FUELTANK: 16.9fl. oz.
SPARKPI"UG: STD3"6i258((_J-14)
SPARKPLUG GAP: .024"/.02t_"
MODULEAIRGAP: ,010't/,014 "
LUBRICATION: . Gasoline/OilMix- 16:1
cUTrlNG LINE
.080"Diameter
DIMENSION:
Assist Handle
ENGINE"I_PE: 2-CycleAir-Cooled
DISPLACEMEN'£ 26.2cc
ENGINE RPM: Operatingo6500- 7500
Idle- 2800- 3200
IGNITION: SolidState
CARBURETOR: DiaphragmAllPositionwith
adjustablefuel mixturejets
"ON/OFF' SWITCH: PositiveToggle
STARTER: AutoRewind
Muffler Guard
"ON/OFF" Switch
Drive Shaft Housing
Starter Rope
Throttle Trigger
Starting Inst
Model Number
Fuel Cap Filter
Injector Button
Cutting Head
Splash Deflector
MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING
U.S. PATENTS: 3,708,967; 3,826,068; 3,859,776; 4,035,912;
4,052,789; 4,054,992; 4,067,!08; 4,I04,797; 4,114,269;
4,124,938; 4,156,312; 4,156,967; 4,161,820; 4.167,812;
4,269,372; 4,296,675; DES. 249,630; DES. 255,764; DES.
260.394, U.S. AND FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING.