Background
The Craftsman Trimmer 358.791072 is a piece of lawn care equipment designed for trimming weeds and grass. Manufactured by Poulan/Weedeater for Sears under the Craftsman brand, it is a gas-powered unit with a 32cc, 1.9 cu.in. 2-cycle engine. The fuel for this trimmer is a 40:1 gas/oil mix. The trimmer accepts Craftsman brand twisted nylon line in its cutting head. The handle of the trimmer is assisted with a rotating wing nut for adjustments.
Starting the Craftsman Trimmer 358.791072 involves pressing the primer bulb six times, moving the start lever to START, and pulling the rope handle until the engine starts. To stop the trimmer, the throttle is released and the ON/STOP switch is pushed. The trimmer head uses nylon line for cutting grass, weeds, and light brush. The trimmer's maintenance involves checking for loose fasteners, worn parts, cleaning the unit, replacing the air filter, inspecting the muffler/spark arrestor every 50 hours, and replacing the spark plug yearly. The operator's manual includes a parts list and diagrams showing replaceable trimmer parts like the fuel lines, spark plug, air filter, starter assembly, clutch, muffler, and other parts.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 358.791072
- Product: Craftsman Trimmer 358.791072
- Product Type: Trimmer
- Engine: 32cc, 1.9 cu.in., 2-cycle gas
- Fuel: 40:1 gas/oil mix
- Spark plug: Champion RCJ-6Y
- Cutting head: Compatible with Craftsman brand twisted nylon line
- Handle: Assist handle with rotating wing nut adjustment
- Starting mechanism: Pull rope with "start lever" for cold starts
- Stopping mechanism: ON/STOP switch on handle
Warranty
The Craftsman Trimmer 358.791072 comes with a one-year full warranty that covers any defects in materials and workmanship, provided the trimmer is used and maintained according to the instructions in the operator's manual. However, certain components such as the cutting line, spark plug, and air filter are excluded from the warranty as they are regarded as expendable parts. If the trimmer is used for commercial purposes or rented out, the warranty period is shortened to 90 days. In addition to this, there is a separate 2-year warranty covering replacement emission-related parts. To claim the warranty, you should refer to the instructions in the operator's manual, ensuring to follow the recommended usage and maintenance procedures.