Background
The Craftsman Trimmer 358.795200 is a gardening tool produced by Sears. This gas-powered brushcutter is equipped with a 32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-cycle engine that is capable of cutting grass, weeds, and light brush. It is versatile, with both a trimmer head and weed blades for different types of cutting tasks.
This trimmer uses a 40:1 gas/oil mix, with 3.2 oz of oil per 1 gallon of gas recommended. Its cutting attachments include a trimmer head and 4-point and 8-point weed blades, offering a cutting swath of 17 inches with the trimmer head and 8 inches with the weed blades. The device weighs 11 lbs with the trimmer head attached.
To operate, a cold engine needs certain steps, such as setting the choke to full, pressing the primer bulb 6 times, squeezing the throttle trigger, and pulling the starter rope sharply 6 times or until the engine starts. Once started, the choke is moved to half until the engine warms up. The engine can be stopped by pushing the stop switch. The trimmer head spins at idle, so it is important to cut from the left side to avoid debris hitting the operator.
Maintenance for this trimmer includes checking for loose fasteners and damaged parts before each use, cleaning the unit and decals after each use, replacing the spark plug yearly, cleaning or replacing the air filter every 5 hours of use, and having the muffler serviced every 50 hours of use.
Technical Specifications
- Engine: 32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-cycle gas engine
- Fuel: 40:1 gas/oil mix (3.2 oz oil per 1 gallon gas)
- Cutting Attachments: Trimmer head, 4-point and 8-point weed blades
- Cutting Swath: 17 inches with trimmer head, 8 inches with weed blades
- Weight: 11 lbs (with trimmer head)
Warranty
The Craftsman Trimmer 358.795200 comes with a comprehensive full two-year warranty, which covers any defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is only applicable if the product is maintained and operated according to the instructions in the manual. Under this warranty, any repair or replacement of warranted parts will be carried out at no cost. However, it's important to note that the warranty does not cover expendable parts such as the nylon line, spark plug, and air filter. The warranty period is subject to reduction if the product is used commercially or for rental purposes, with the warranty duration being 90 days and 30 days respectively in these cases.