Craftsman 358.796100 - Manual (Page 8)

Scalping
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MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for
mowing in places conventional lawn
mowers cannot reach. In the mowing
position, keep the line parallel to the
ground. Avoid pressing the head into
the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.
Mowing
■ 1
SWEEPING - The fanning action of the
rotating line can be used for a quick
and easy clean up. Keep the line par­
allel to and above the surfaces being
swept and move the tool from side to
side.
Sweeping
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Clean unit and labels After each use
Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation
Replace spark plug Yearly
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov­
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re­
ceive foil value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct­
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Spark Plug Boot
• Air Filter
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screws
• Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Refer replacement of damagedAivorn
parts to your Sears Service Center.
• ON/STOP Switch - Ensure ON/STOP
switch functions properly by pressing
and holding the switch in the STOP
position. Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
• Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit if
fuel tank shows signs of damage or
leaks.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue use of
unit ff debris shield is damaged.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
• Clean the unit using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wpe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Do not clean filter in gasoline or other
flammable solvent to avoid creating a
fire hazard or producing harmful evap­
orative emissions.
A dirty air filter decreases engine per­
formance and increases fuel consump­
tion and harmfol emissions. Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.