LINE REPLACEMENT

1.Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

2.Disconnect the spark plug wire.

3.Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button.

4.Clean entire surface of hub and spool.

5.Replace with a pre-wound spool (#71-85819), or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet (3.8 meters) of 0.080" (2

mm)diameter Craftsman _R_brand

line.

_.WARNING:

Never use wire,

rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.

6.Insert ends of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small holes on the inside of the spool.

Spool

/f_/_Holes

7.Wind line evenly and tightly onto spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow on the spool.

8.Push the line into the notches, leav-

ing 3 to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) un- wound.

9.Insert the line into the exit holes in the hub as shown in the illustration.

Line exit holes

Line in Notch

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Line in Notch

10.Align the notches with the line exit holes.

11.Push spool into hub until it snaps into place.

12.Pull the lines extending outside of the hub to release them from the notches.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

_.WARNING:

Keep others away

when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head or any optional at- tachment will be spinning during most of this procedure. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety pre-

cautions. After making adjustments, the trimmer head or any optional attach- ment must not move/spin at idle speed. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the fol- lowing conditions:

Engine will not idle when the throttle is released.

The trimmer head or optional attach- ment moves/spins at idle.

Make adjustments with the unit sup- ported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object. Hold the unit by hand while running and making adjustments. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until engine runs without trimmer head or optional attachment moving or spin- ning (idle too fast) or stalling (idle speed too slow).

Turn idle speed screw clockwise to

increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies.

Turn idle speed screw counterclock- wise to decrease engine speed if trimmer head or optional attachment moves or spins at idle.

_,WARNING:

Recheck the idle

speed after each adjustment. The trimmer head or optional attachment must not move or spin at idle speed to

avoid serious injury to the operator or others.

Idle Speed Screw

Air Filter Cover

If you require further assistance or are unsure about performing this proce-

dure, contact your Sears Service Cen- ter or call our customer assistance

help line at 1-800-235-5878. 17

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Craftsman 358.791031 operating instructions Line Replacement, Holes, Carburetor Adjustment, Idle Speed Adjustment