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OWNERS MANUAL

SAFETY RULES

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DANGER 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 FOLLOWED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY INUSING THIS UNIT. THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT. READ THE ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBEJNG AND USING THIS UNto RESTRICT THE USE OF THIS POWER UNIT TO PERSONS WHO READ, UNDERSTAr4D AND FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT.

BLADE CAN THRUST VIOLENTLY AWAY FROM MATERIAL IT CANNOT CUT. BLADE THRUST CAN CAUSE AMPUTATION OF ARMS OR LEGS. KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS 50 FEET (15 METERS)AWAY.

BLADE THRUST

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Leg Guards

BLADE/TRIMMER UNE CAN THRO_; OBJECTS VIOLENTLY, YOU CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED. WEAR EYE AND LEG PROTECTION.

Eye Protection

Boots

HAZARD ZONE FOR THROWN OBJECTS. BLADE/TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS VIOLENTLY. OTHERS CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED, KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY;

Hazard Zone

Stop Coasting Blade By Contact With Cut Material.

BLADE COASTS AFTER THROTTLE RELEASE. THE BLADE CAN SERIOUSLY CUT YOU OR OTHERS. STOP BLADE WITH CUT MATERIAL.

Blade Coasts

® READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. Operator's Manual -3-

Safety Labels

: 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.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cUTrlNG

PATH: ..........

16.5" (Dual Line Head,

ManualAdvance)

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service CenterlDepartment. Sears has.competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

TRIMMER LINE ............

095" Diameter Monofilament

SAPUNG BLADE .........

8 3/4"(225mm), 20 tooth

.78"T'(20mm) Arbor diameter BRUSH BLADE ...........

10"(255mm), 3 tooth

.787"(20mm)Arbor diameter ENGINE: .................

Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill -- enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."

36cc, 2-cycle Air Cooled

FUEUOIL MIX RATIO: ........... 40:! (3.2oz_oilper gallon,gas) IGNITION:................

SolidState (Air gap.010"-.014")

MODEL NUMBER:

358.798280

IGNITIONTIMING: ........

Non-Adjustable, Fixed

SPARKPLUG TYPE: ......

ChampionCJ-TY Autolite853

SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE:

S_P_,RKPLUG GAP: ........

020"

MUFFLER: ...............

Spark ArrestingScreen (Requires assembly)

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE PRODUCT. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

ENGINE RPM: ............

11,000 RPM Maximum

BLADENUT TORQUE: ....

20-35 lb.-ft.

SHIELD SCREWS: ........

70 lb.-in:Minimum

SPECIAL

MAINTENANCE

AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearast Sears Storafor details

CUSTOMER

=RESPONSIBILITIES

sparkarrestor,maintainedin effectiveworkingorder,orthe enginebeconstructed" equipped,and maintainedfor:thepreventionoffire. Checkwithyourstate orIomdauthotitlesforreguis.- 'i ti0ns pertaining to these requirements.. Failureto followthese requirementsis a violationof the law. The factory provided spa_ arrest=orscreen is not asesmbledwiththisunit.

._ :.Read and observethe safety rules.. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and using your unit: • Follow the instructions under =Customer Responsibilities" and =Storage" sections of this Operator's Manual. r

NOTICE

For users on U.S. Forest Land in the states of Caiif0mia, Maine Oregon, New Jersey, Idaho, Minnesota, and Washington. AI U.S. Forest Land and the states of California (Public Rseoulces Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon, and Washington require, by law, that certain internal combustionengines operated on forest, brush, and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a

MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MOR_ OF THE FOLLOWING pATENTS: 4,974,973; 5,105,'J'7_; D339,591; D333,954. OTHER U.S, AND FOREIGN PATENTS PEN DING.

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CRAFTSMAN

FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY GAS-POWERED BRUSHWACKER

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ON BLADED

TRIMMER

For two(2) years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Gas-Powered Brushwacker is maintained, lubricated and tuned-up according to the operating and maintenance instructionsin the owner's manua, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in matedals or workmanship. This warranty excludes blade nylon line, spark plug, and air t_lter,which are expendable parts and become worn dudng normal use. If this Brushwacker is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. If this Brushwacker is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days frern the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE BRUSRWACKER TOTHE NEAREST SEARS SERV|CI CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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HARDWARE CONTENTS Hardware shown full size

Parts bag contents not shown full size i

Locking Pin Spark Arrestor Screen (4) Screws

(2) Lock Washers

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Blade Nut/ Spark Rug Wrench

(2) Mounting Screws

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Carburetor Hex Key

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Parts packed separately in carton

Line Limiter 3.2 oz. Oil Metal Blade Shield

Brush Tri-Blade

Plastic Line Xrimmer Shield with Lthe Umiter Hardware

Shield Support Plate

Dual Une "Cutting Head

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Shoulder Harness

Handlebar

Sapling Saw Blade

eeLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

TO REMOVE BRUSHWACKER FROM CARTON

Torque Wrench-reference torque values are provided throughout this manual for tightening hardware. Phillips Screwdriver 8 mm Wrench Provided with your Bmshwacker: Hex Key Blade Nut/Spark Plug Wrench Locking Pin

• Remove loose parts included with Brushwacker. • Remove the loose plastic parts bag from the carton. • Remove all packing material. ;, Check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

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Blade Transport/ Storage Cover

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ASSEMBLY IF THIS UNIT IS RECEIVED BLED, REVIEW ALL STEPS IN THIS SECTION TO BE SURE ASSEMBLY WARNING: CORRECT AND FORTHE OPERATOR.

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ThrottleHandle

Screw_

HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR BRUSHWACKER

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DANGER:

Retention Clip Figure 2

SPARK ARRESTOR (See Fig. 3 )

SCREEN

ASSEMBLY

. BARRIER TO KEEP THE OPERATOR'S Your Brushwackeris shipped with a spark arrestor screen ..FEETFROMB:Ir_._BITHEBLADE_: '.acc_scry. fyouplantouseyourBrushwaskerinanarea . .......... Whe'ma spark arrestor muffler is required by local state, or .....HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 1 ) " " federal authorities (See =Special Notice" on page 4), pro.............. ceed to nsta as fo owe. uerore installing me nanolecar,:_you_-musLunmread:the_. _. _". • " ......... • thumbscrew securing the mounting brackets to the Outer • •.Loosen 4 screws rmm c_lnaer cover wJtnnex Key. He-. housing, move cylinder cover. IMPORTANT: TWO(2) sCREWS MUFFLER PARTS TOGETHER.

Refer to Figure 15 for proper handlebar Position. • Place the hand/ebarbetween the upperand lower brackeL The mounting bracket shouldbe between the arrows on the handlebar. Secure with thumb screw. • We recommend you adjust the angle of the handlebarfor best comfort and balance after the unit is assembled.

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THROTTLE HANDLE (See Fig. 2 )

ASSEMBLY

HOLD ALL OF THE

• Loosen 2 screws from muffler screen cover with hex key. Remove the muffler as an assembly to become familiar with it's disassembly/reassembly sequence. • Hold muffler with the screws up. • Removethe fo!lowing: muffler gasket, mufflerbody, reinforcement plate; baffle plate, and distance pipes. • Turn over the muffler cover with the screws down. • Remove 2 screws and raise muffler screen cover. • Positionspark arrestor screen between the muffler cover and the muffler screen cover. Align holes and reinsert 2 8cl_ev_s_ "' * Turn over muffler cover with screws up. • Reinstall in the following Order:. distance pipes, baffle plate and reinforcement plate. Seat muffler body over muffler cover and snap them together. Reinstall muffler gasket. • Insert 2 screws in cylinder and tighten securely (60-80 Ib-in). • Replacethe cylindercover making sure the mufflerguard interlockswith the crank case assembly. Insert 4 screws, • and tighten securely. CylinderCover/MufflerGuard _X".'_

• Remove the retention screw from the thrott/e hand/e. • Slide the thrott/e hand/e onto the rightside of the handlebar and align with the screw hole in the handlebar. The throttle trigger should be facing away from the engine. • Insert retention screw and tighten with hex key. • Secure loose cable to handlebar adjacent to mounting brackets with dip.

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Cylinder

Reinforcement Plate

Muffler

Crank Case

Distance /

B_ Plate Figure 3

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Muffler Cover

Spark Arrestor Screen

Muffler Screen Cover



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Your brushwacker can be assembled in 3 distinct configurationsas follows:

Go to the sectionforthedesired configuration and follow the instructions as provided. Dual Line Head - for grass & light weeds

Brush Tri-Blade

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heavy weeds and light brush up to 1/2" diameter

Saw Blade -for

cutting saplings

and similar media up to 2 1/2" in diameter

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ASSEMBLY CUTTING LINE HEAD CONFIGURATION

INSTALLING THE PLASTIC SHIELD (See Fig. 5 )

Brush and Saw Blade ConflguraUonsfollow this section.

• Place the plastic line trimmershieldon the gearbox, and align the four screw holes as illustmfed. • Place the shield support plate under the shield and align the four screw holes. • Secure the plasticline trimmershieldusing the 4 mounting screws provided in the loose parts bag. • Tighten evenly (70 Ib-in mimimum) using the hex key provided in the loose parts bag. Arbor _ -F_

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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 PARTIAL PROTECTION FROM THE RISK OF THROWN OBJECTS TO THE OPERATOR AND OTHERS,

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INSTALLING UNE :LIMI3_R_-ONTO PI.:ASTIC_?,__;_ Shield Support __,, LINE TRIMMER SHIELD (See Fig.4) Plate • Pos_on line limiteronto the plastic line trimmershield.

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T,mme,. Shield

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INSTALLING THE DUAL MNE (See Fig. 6 & 7 )

HEAD

Before installing the dual line head, make sure the driving diskis in place on the gear box, • Rotate the hex fastener on the dual line head counterclockwise onto the arbor shaft. •Tum the arbor shaftto align one of the three holes in the ddving diskw_ththe hole in the gearbox. • Insert the locking pin through the gearbox and driving disk. This will lock the driving disk, and prevent the arbor shaft from turning while you tighten the dual line head. • While holdingthe Iockingpinin place, tighten the dual line head onto the arbor shaft counterclockwise using the blade nut/spark plug wrench(15-20 Ib-ft); Should the arbor shaft continue to turnwhile you are tightening the dualline head, re-positionthe/ockingpinthrough., the gearbox and driving disk. Locking Pin Arbor Shaft

• Secure line limiter to the plastic line trimmershield using the two mounting screws, lock washers, and nuts found in the loose parts bag using a phillips screwdriver and 8ram wrench. • Tighten securely. Une Umiter

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IMPORTANT: ALTHOUGH SCREW HOLES EXIST ON BOTH EDGES OF THE PLASTIC LINE TRIMMER SHIELD, MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL THE LINE UMo rrER ON THE SIDE SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION.

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LINE TRIMMER

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Line Limiter parts are located in a bag attashed to the Plastic Line Trimmer Shield.

Screws

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Disk

PRE-INSTALLATION If the metal blade shield is installed on the unit, you must first remove the-nut,supportflange, blade, and metalb/ade shield as follows before installing the plastic fine trimmer shieldand duat line cutdng head. • Clip blade transport/storage cover over the blade. (Refer to figure 9) • To remove blade (Sea Figures 11 or 14), place lockingpin through the gearbox and driving disk to preventthe arbor shaft from turning and remove the blade nut by turning clockwise with blade nut/spark plug wrench. Save parts removed for future use. • Remove 4 screws with hex key holding the metal blade shield. Save these 4 screws for installationofthe plastic line trimmer shield.

Dual

Hex Fastener (underneath) Figure 6 Lockin! Pir_ual

Plastic Line Trimmer Shield _'