Craftsman 358.798270-32ce User Manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
Operator's
Manual
Model No.
358.798270-32ce
CUSTOMER
ASSISTANCE
_k WARNING:
Read the Operator's Manual and
Follow All Warnings and Safety
Instructions. Failure To Do So
Can Result in Serious Injury.
Always Wear Eye Protection
CRRFTSMRNo
32 ce 2-Cycle Engine
18" Semi-Automatic Head
Straight Shaft
Brushwacker
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Storage
• Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S_.
530.082432-1-03/31/94 © 1994, Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Craftsman 358.798270-32ce Specifications

General

Type	Brush Cutter
Engine Type	2-Cycle
Weight	12.5 lbs
Cutting Swath	17 inches
Shaft Type	Straight

Summary

Warnings and Safety Instructions

Assembly

Throttle and Trimmer Head Installation

Attaching throttle controls and the trimmer head with its shield.

Metal Shield and Blade Attachment

Instructions for mounting the metal shield and brush blade.

Operation

Fueling and Oil Mixture

Procedures for safely mixing gasoline and oil for the engine.

Starting Your Engine

Step-by-step guide for starting cold, warm, or flooded engines.

Using Your Unit as a Line Trimmer

Line Trimmer Operator Safety

Specific safety guidelines for operating the unit as a line trimmer.

Tool and Cutting Safety

Trimmer Line Advance and Methods

Using Your Unit as a Brushcutter

Brushcutter Blade Safety

Guard Against Blade Thrust

Methods to prevent and manage blade thrust incidents.

Brushcutting Methods

Carburetor Adjustments

Basic Carburetor Settings

Adjusting Procedure

Step-by-step guide for fine-tuning carburetor settings.

Idle Speed and Acceleration Checks

Adjusting idle speed and verifying smooth engine acceleration.

Deceleration and Mixture Adjustments

Blade Sharpening

Brush Blade Sharpening

4 Point Weed Blade Sharpening

Trouble Shooting Chart