Sears 358.79828 manual

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& DANGER SAFETY RULES THIS POWER UNIT CAN BE DANGEROUS! THIS UNIT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BLINDNESS TO THE OPERATOR AND OTHERS. THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOL- LOWED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY INUSING THIS UNIT. THE OPERATOR IS RE- SPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THI[...]

: CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsmen Brushwacker. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service CenterlDepartment. Sears has.competent, well trained technicians an[...]

= HARDWARE CONTENTS Hardware shown full size (4) Screws (2) Lock Washers @ (2) Nuts (2) Mounting Screws Parts bag contents not shown full size Blade Nut/ Spark Rug Wrench r i ¸ r ..... i --r . Locking Pin i Spark Arrestor Screen J Carburetor Hex Key Screwdriver" i 1 Parts packed separately in carton 3.2 oz. Oil Shoulder Harness Operator'[...]

i.i ASSEMBLY WARNING: IF THIS UNIT IS RECEIVED BLED, REVIEW ALL STEPS IN THIS SECTION TO BE SURE ASSEMBLY CORRECT AND FORTHE OPERATOR. HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR BRUSHWACKER DANGER: . Engineer,,/ Throttle Handle Screw _ Retention Mounting'//// Clip 8r cket / Figure 2 SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3 ) . BARRIER TO KEEP THE OPERATOR'S [...]

ii i ASSEMBLY iii Your brushwacker can be assembled in 3 distinct configurations as follows: Go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructions as provided. Dual Line Head - for grass & light weeds Brush Tri-Blade -for heavy weeds and light brush up to 1/2" diameter Saw Blade -for cutting saplings and similar media[...]

ASSEMBLY CUTTING LINE HEAD CONFIGURATION Brush and Saw Blade ConflguraUonsfollow this section. & WARNING: THE LINE LIMITER IS SHARP AND CAN CUT YOU. BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITH THE LINE UMITER. THE PLASTIC UNE TRIMMER SHIELD MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED FOR ALL LINE TRIMMER USAGE. THE PLASTIC UNE TRIMMER SHIELD PROVIDES PAR- TIAL PR[...]

ii ASSEMBLY i ii |RUSH TRI-BLADE CONFIGURATION BLADE TRANSPORT/STORAGE COVER _utting Line Head configuration is located before this _-tien; Saw Blade configuration follows this section. DANGER: THE METAL BLADE SHIELD MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE UNIT ANYTIME THE UNIT IS USED WITH THE BLADE. THE FORWARD TIP ON THE MET- AL BLADE SHIELD HELPS TO [...]

ASSEMBLY SAW BLADE CONFIGURATION Cutting Une Head and Brash Tri-Blade configurations are located before this section. DANGER: THE METAL BLADE SHIELD MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE UNIT ANYTIME THE UNIT IS USED WITH THE BLADE. THE FORWARD, TIP ON THE MET- AL BLADE SHIELD HELPS TO REDUCE TIlE OCCURRENCE OF BLADE THRUST WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJU[...]

iiiiii OPERATION IIIII KNOW YOUR BRUSHWACKER (See Fig. 15 ) READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BRUSHWACKER. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. MUFFLER & SPARK PLUG (INSIDE) CHO_:_&ap[...]

i i OPERATION STOPPING YOUR ENGINE • Move engine switch to the =STOP" position. • If engine does not stop, move the choke lever upward (Full Choke). SHOULDER HARNESS (Fig. 16 ) _ WARNING: WHEN WORKING WITH A BRUsHWACKER IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE HOOKED TO A SHOULDER HARNESS. IF NOT, YOU CAN- NOT CONTROL THE BRUSHWACKER SAFELY WHICH CAN CAUSE INJ[...]

i OPERATION-SAFETY i 3LADE SAFETY WARNING THROWN OBJECTS- THE RAPIDLY MOVING BLADE CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE THROWN VIOLENTLY. THE SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTEC- TION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS.THE OPERATOR MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY LEG GUARDS AND BOOTS. Face KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY. Shi[...]

OPERATION-SAFETY m ii BLADE SAFETY DANGER THIS POWER UNIT CAN BE DANGEROUS! THIS UNIT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BLINDNES; TO THE OPERATOR AND OTHERS. THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOLLOWED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY IN USING THIS UNTO. THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS AND INSTRU[...]

WARNING: i ill OPERATION ill BRUSH TRI-BLADE: The Brush Td-Blade is designed to cut grass, heavy weeds, ) to 1/2 inch in diameter. THE BLADE CONTINUES TO SPIN AFTER THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFR THE COASTIN_I BLADE CAN SERIOUSLY CUT YOU iF ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHED. THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS MUST NOT TRY TO CLEAR AWAY CUT MATERIAL WiTH THE ENGINE RUNNING OR THE[...]

OPERATION-SAFETY LINE TRIMMER SAFETY & WARNING: THE RAPIDLY MOVING LINE CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE THROWN VIOLENTLY. THE PLASTIC LINE TRIM- MER SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PRO- TECTION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS. THE OPERATOR MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES. ALWAYS WEAR HEAVY, LONG PANTS AND BOOTS.KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS[...]

i OPERATION :UMMER LINE ADVANCE (Fig. 21 ) WARNING: STOP ENGINE BEFORE ADVANCING LINE. "rum off the engine. Unhook the unit from the shoulder harness and put the unit on the ground. Push blue lock button in on dual line head with left hand and pull one line out with right hand. As line begins to exit, release lock buttonand pu!l both lines unt[...]

OPERATION == BEFORE STARTING ENGINE: WARNING: BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL SAFETY INFORMATION IN.THE SAFETY RULES SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL SAFETY SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM I SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND THE I FUEL SAFETY SECTION OR-CALL THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HO[...]

OPERATION ;TOPPING YOUR ENGINE Move engine switch to the "STOP" position. If engine does not stop, move the choke lever upward (Full Choke). TARTING YOUR ENGINE (Fig. 27 ) _ DANGER: THE DUAL LINE HEAD OR BLADE WILL TURN WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS. WARNING: BELS ON THE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. AVOID ANY BODILY.CONTACT. WITH THE MUFFLER WHEN STA[...]

' LITIES RESPONSIBI CUSTOMER i i ii MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE i Fill in dates as you complete regular service Clean unit and labels. Check for damaged or worn parts. Check for loose fasteners and parts. Clean Air Filter Rep!ace Spark Plug Inspect Muffler (Sewice if necessary) Clean/Replace Spark Arrestor Screen (if installed) Check Gearbox Lube Bef[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLITIES _IECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS/PARTS Blade Nut Dual Line Head Nut Handlebar, Mounting Bracket, and Thumb Screw rhrottie Handle C_ylinder Cover/Muffler Guard _,lr Filter Cover Muffler 3earbox {ECK GEAR BOX LUBRICATION 29) )rmally it is not necessary to change the gmace except _ring service of the gearbox assembly. Remove the gea[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ill i n -DUAL LINE REPLACEMENT " _ ARNING TRIMMER HEAD PARTS THAT ARE CHIPPED, CRACKED, BROKEN, OR DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY CAN FLY APART AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT USE. REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE USING THE UNIT. THE LINE SAVER MUST BE INSTALLED ONLY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE TRIMMER HEAD, IF INSTALLED ON THE • O[...]

....................... USTMENTS SERVICE AND ADJ i : i i i ILADE SHARPENING BRUSH TRI-BLADE SHARPENING (Fig. 37 ) DANGER: ALWAYS STOP THE _LNGINE BEFORE SHARPENING A BLADE. THE BLADE WILL CONTINUE TO SPIN AFTER THE ENGINE STOPS OR AFTER THE THROTTLE TRIGGER HAS BEEN RE- LEASED. MAKE SURE THE BLADE HAS STOPPED COASTING AND DISCON- NECT THE SPARK PLU[...]

t tl i i i i i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ii i ii i CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS .Ca_uretor adjustment is critical and if done imprope_ can permanently damage the engine as well as.the car- - Durezor. vrease reaa all instructions and consult the Troubleshooting section of this manual before beginning this process. If engine does not start, it may be flooded[...]

i ii i i STORAGE ii mmediate!y prepare your unit for storage at the end of the eason or If it will not be used for 30 days or more. & WARNING: ALLOWTHE ENGINE TO COOL, AND SECURE THE UNIT BEFORE STORING ORTRANSPORTING IT IN A VEHICLE. STORE UNIT AND FUEL IN AN AREA WHERE FUEL VAPORS CANNOT REACH SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES FROM _/trATER HEATERS, ELEC[...]

i i=l TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM CAUSE , ,,, ,, , ,1 Engine will not start or will run only for a few seconds after starting. Engine will not idle propedy. Engine will not accelerate,lacks power, or dies under a load; Engine smokes excessively. Engine runs hot. Cutting attachment turns at idle speed. Cutting attachment s[...]

REPAIR PARTS SEARS BRUSHWACKER" - MODEL 358.798280 ' 5 / / 1 ,@ 39 20 21 29 3 32 !5 13 / NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 i0 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Part No. 502--203106 503-210722 502-203202 502-197101 502-217003 502-219301 725-238171 503-098302 502-199301 502-1,9104 503-210738 502-196002 502-211201 502-204901 502-217003 502-199002 502-19920[...]

ENGINE 6 9 11 2 ii REPAIR PARTS i i i i i SEARS BRUSHWACKER TM ' MODEL 358.798280 5 7 Key Part No. No. l so3-n44 2 502-218401 3 502-198601 4 502-218602 5 502-208302 6 502-206501 7 502-208402 8 732-211401 9 502-198501 10 503-210747 II 502-033301 12 501-278201 13 503-57890I 14 503-281505 15 502-198401 16 502-212301 17 502-210601 18 530-014199[...]

REPAIR • PARTS SEARS BRUSHWACKER" - MODEL 358.798280 IGNITION SYSTEM STA._II_ gYSTEM 17 1 6 is / / / 14 3__911 11 16 18 9 / 2_ 22 -'I '_ 4 5 6 8 9 I0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 P_rt N_ •:_502_20690r. 501--4&5402 503-2_108 503-202516 ,_,3.-_210722 &.qO-O420S9 53O-042058 _.q0-015226 5(_3-230 tO 1 _@-221011 503-2129[...]

1 2 REPAIR PARTs ' SEARS BRUSHWACKER TM - MODEL 358,798280 CARBURETOR ASSY. - PART NO. 503-281505 18 39 7 19 22 25 27 28 29 o = Included in Gesket Set. Key Part No. N_ ,, 1 502-213901 Choke Shait 2 506-028101 ChokeValve 3 501-468701 Screw 4 502-I03101 Th_tle Spring B.ahing 5 505-316782 Fast ldl_'Le_er 6 ,_2-I19701 Choke.Sha_Sprlng 7 503-U[...]

• i i REPAIR PARTS i ii SEARS BRUSHWAC_R" - MODEL 358.798280 1 : No; 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 ,. , " ]:_scr'i]rt.ioa " NO: 503-810101 502-i75804 _o2-268_ 503-736309 503-799301 530-082400 503-811501 Blade Transport/Storage Cover Plastic Shield (Incl. Line Limlter) 255mm Weed Blade 225mm Brush Blade Harness Assy (Complete) Metal Shield (Br[...]

I I TABLE OF CONTENTS I I Safety Rules . .............................. .. • 2 Service and Adjustments ....................... 22 Product Specifications .......................... 4 Storage ...................................... 25 Customer Responsibilities ...................... 20 Trouble Shooting .............................. 26 Warranty ....[...]

E_A/RS Operator's Manual Model No. 358.798280 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: REPAIR SERVICE 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) ORDERING PARTS 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278) CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 1-800-235-5878 CRRFTSMRN ° 36 cc 2.2 cu.in. 2-CYCLE 16.5 in. Dual Line Head 10.0 in. Brush Tri-blade 8.75 in. Sapling Saw Blade GAS BRUSHWACKER _ E[...]