Background
The Craftsman Trimmer 358.799240 is a string trimmer that uses a gasoline engine for operation. It is designed to perform various tasks such as trimming, edging, and clearing light brush. This trimmer is powered by a 32cc 2-cycle air-cooled engine and employs a semi-automatic trimmer head. It is equipped with features like an all-position carburetor which allows operation at any angle, an adjustable assist handle for control, and a semi-automatic nylon line cutting head with tap advance.
The Craftsman Trimmer 358.799240 has a 16-inch cutting swath and is constructed to be lightweight and balanced for ease of handling. Its engine capabilities include a maximum engine RPM of 7500 and an idle RPM ranging from 3800 to 4400. The trimmer's fuel tank has a capacity of 14 fluid ounces (400cc) and uses a fuel mixture with a 40:1 gasoline to oil ratio. It also includes a spark plug, specifically a Champion CJ-14, and utilizes a gasoline/oil mixture for lubrication. Maintenance for this trimmer involves regular cleaning or replacement of the engine air filter and yearly replacement of the spark plug.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Trimmer
- Model Number: 358.799240
- Engine: 32cc 2-cycle air cooled
- Engine displacement: 32cc
- Maximum engine RPM: 7500
- Idle RPM: 3800-4400
- Ignition: Solid state, non-adjustable
- Carburetor: Diaphragm with adjustable fuel mixture
- Starter: Automatic rewind
- Muffler: Temperature limiting
- Cutting swath: 16 inches
- Fuel tank capacity: 14 fl oz (400cc)
- Fuel mixture: 40:1 gasoline to oil ratio
- Spark plug: Champion CJ-14
- Spark plug gap: 0.025 in (0.6 mm)
- Air gap: 0.010-0.014 in (0.25-0.36 mm)
- Lubrication: Gasoline/oil mixture
- Cutting line: 0.080 in (2 mm) diameter nylon line
- Operation angle: Any angle (due to all-position carburetor)
- Handle: Adjustable assist handle
- Cutting head: Semi-automatic nylon line with tap advance
- Weight and Balance: Lightweight and balanced for easy handling
Warranty
The Craftsman Trimmer 358.799240 comes with a 1-year limited warranty through Sears. This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, although there are exceptions noted for commercial use and certain components. To claim the warranty, one would typically need to reach out to Sears, providing proof of purchase and details about the defect or issue.