Craftsman 358.798260-32cc - Manual (Page 21)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBÌLITIES
A. MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Maintain the tool according to recommended pro­
cedures. Keep the blade sharp and the cutting line at the pro­
per length.
2. Never start the engine with the clutch shroud
removed. The clutch can fly apart and cause serious
injury.
3. Disconnect the spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
4. Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft hous­
ing supported to prevent the blade or trimmer line from
contacting any object. Hold the tool 1^ hand; do not use the
shoulder strap for support.
5. Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
6. Be sure blade or trimmer head stops turning when
engine idles. See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
7. Wear protective gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade.
8. Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, ;
broken,ordamagedinanyotherway.Replacetrim- i
merheadpartsthatarecracked,chipped, broken,
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or damaged In any other way before using the tool.
9. Use only .080" diameter Sears Laser Line. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc.
10. Useonlygenuinereplacement partsasrecommend-
ed by Sears.
11. Inspect the entire tool. Replace damaged parts. Check
for fuel leaks and make sure all fa.steners are in place
and securely fastened.
FLEXIBLE DRIVE SHAFT UIBBICAIION
• Lubricate the Flexible Drive Shaft:
- After each ten (10) hours of operation.
-
Before operating If the tool has been
stored for 90 days or longer.
• When ordering flex shaft lube, see the
Accessory List for proper part number.
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WARNING
If engine has just been operated, avoid touching
the muffler. A hot mumer can cause serious
bums.
CAUTION; I Lay the flexible drive shaft on a
clean surface. Avoid laying the shaft on the
floor, ground or on any other surface that
may have dirt or debris. Even after wiping
the shaft, grease residue can pick up diif
particles that can cause damage or prema­
ture failure.
I CAUTION: I Take care to avoid im'ury to your
hands and fingers with broken wires when
checking for damage or wdping the flexible
drive shaft. A cloth will not prevent broken
wires fl'om puncturing or tearing your skin.
1. Remove the gear box clamp screw and the lo­
cating screw from the gear box.
2. Remove the gear box from the tube.
3. Remove the flexible drive shaft from the tube.
4. Check flexible drive shaft for broken wires,
twists or kinks, and replace if damage is found.
5. Using a clean cloth, wipe surface of flexible
drive shaft thoroughly to remove any grease.
6. Apply a uniform coat of lube to the entire sur­
face of the flexible drive shaft.
7. Inject the remaining contents of the tube into
the top of the tube.
8. Replace flexible drive shaft in the tube.
9. Reassemble the gear box to the tube. Tighten
screws securely.
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