Background
The Craftsman Trimmer 358.795310 is a gasoline-powered weed trimmer designed by POULAN/WEEDEATER for Sears under the Craftsman brand. The engine of this trimmer is a 24cc, 2-cycle gasoline engine which uses a fuel mixture of 40:1 ratio, meaning 3.2 oz of 2-cycle oil per 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline. Recommended oil for this trimmer is Craftsman brand 2-cycle oil. The trimmer has a 17-inch cutting path and uses a .080 inch line.
The trimmer comes with a straight shaft and a 17-inch cutting head. It includes an assist handle, debris shield, and line limiter for cutting the extended line to the proper length. Controls on the trimmer include an on/stop switch, choke lever, throttle trigger, and primer bulb. The trimmer head advances the line by tapping on the ground. It serves various purposes such as trimming, edging, scalping, and sweeping. The operation involves adding fuel as per manual instructions, starting the engine, warming up and then using the trimmer for cutting. Maintenance includes checking all hardware before each use, cleaning the air filter every 5 hours of use, replacing the spark plug annually, and cleaning the unit and labels after each use.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 358.795310
- Product Type: Trimmer
- Engine: 24cc, 1.3 cu. in. 2-cycle gasoline engine
- Cutting path: 17 inches
- Line diameter: .080 inches
- Fuel mixture: 40:1 (3.2 oz 2-cycle oil per 1 gallon unleaded gasoline)
- Recommended oil: 2-cycle oil
Warranty
The Craftsman 358.795310 Trimmer comes with a full 1 year consumer warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship. However, expendable parts such as the line, spark plug, and air filter are excluded from this warranty. If the product is used commercially, the warranty coverage is reduced to 90 days from the date of purchase. On the other hand, if the product is rented, the warranty coverage is further reduced to 30 days. To claim this warranty, the unit must be returned to the nearest Sears service center. For assistance, you can reach out to the customer service at 1-800-235-5878.