Craftsman 358745121 Owner’s Manual
Instruction Manual
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3.8 Amp Motor
12 Inch Cutting Path /0.065 In. Line
ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®
Model No.
358,745121
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espahol
®
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
WARNING:
Instructions before first use of this product.
i_ For answers to your questions about this product:
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530086671 1/4/02
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm
• 1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)
Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 9
Safety Rules 2 Storage 9
Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Table 9
Operation 6
Maintenance 8 Spanish 10
Service & Adjustments 8 Parts Ordering Back Cover
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®
LINE TRIMMER
If this Craftsman Electric Weedwacker _> Line Trimmer fails to perform properly
due to a defect in material or workmanship within (1) one year from the date of
purchase, Sears will replace it free of charge.
This warranty does not cover the nylon line.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC
WEEDWACKER<">LINETRIMMER TOTHE NEAREST SEARS STORE ORSERVICECEN-
TER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
4_IkWARNING: When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions must always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and serious injury. Read and
follow all instructions.
ON THE UNIT
SAFETY INFORMATION
This power unit can be dangerous!
Operator is responsible for following
the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit. Read entire
instruction manual before using unit!
Be thoroughly familiar with the con-
trols and the proper use of the unit.
Restrict the use of this unit to persons
who read, understand, and follow unit
and manual warnings and instruc-
tions. Never allow children to operate
this unit. Close attention is necessary
when used near children.
DANGER: Never use blades or
flailing devices. Unit is designed for line
trimmer use only. Use of any other ac-
cessories or attachments will increase
the risk of injury.
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WARNING: Trimmer line throws
objects violently. You and others can
be blinded/injured. Wear safety
glasses, boots, and leg protection.
Keep body parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If ap-
proached stop unit immediately.
If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgement. If you need assis-
tance, call 1-800-235-5878.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating, or performing main-
tenance on your unit. (Safety
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glasses are available.) Always wear
face or dust mask if operation is
dusty. Always wear heavy, long
pants, long sleeves, boots, and
gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear
sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing
and jewelry or clothing with loosely
hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps pro-
tect you from debris and pieces of
toxic plants thrown by spinning line.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when
_lOUare tired, ill, upset or under in-
uence of alcohol, drugs, or medica-
tion. Watch what you are doing; use
common sense.
• Avoid unintentional starting of the
unit. Never carry unit with your fin-
ger on the switch. Be sure the
switch is in the OFF position and
never touch the switch when con-
necting extension cord.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
_I!bWARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, do not use in rain, in
damp or wet locations, or around
swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid
the possibility of electrical shock.
• Use a voltage supply as shown on
unit.
• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases to avoid creating a
fire or explosion and/or causing
damage to unit.
• To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, this equipment has a polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than
the other) and will require the use of
a polarized extension cord. The ap-
pliance plug will fit into a polarized
extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the exten-
sion cord, reverse the plug. If the
plug still does not fit, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord. A polar-
ized extension cord will require the
use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. If plug does not
fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the
proper wall outlet. Do not change
the equipment plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in
any way.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap-
pliances having electrical rating not
less than the rating of unit. Cord
must be marked with suffix "W-A" (in
Canada "W"). Make sure your exten-
sion cord is in good condition. In-
spect extension cord before use and
replace if damaged. Do not use a
damaged cord. Cord insulation
must be intact with no cracks or de-
terioration. Plug connectors must be
undamaged. An undersized exten-
sion cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The lower the
gauge number, the heavier the cord
(see SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD).
• DO not use multiple cords.
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the
unit by the extension cord or yank
extension cord to disconnect unit.
• Use cord retainer to prevent discon-
nection of extension cord from unit
and possible damage to the unit due
to plug movement. See ATTACH THE
EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIM-
MER in the OPERATION section.
• DO not use the unit if the switch
does not turn the unit on and off
properly. Repairs to the switch must
be made by your Sears Service
Center.
• Keep the extension cord clear of op-
erator and obstacles at all times. Do
not expose cords to heat, oil, water,
or sharp edges.
• To avoid the possibility of electric
shock, avoid body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences or pipes.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protection should be pro-
vided on circuit or outlet to be used.
Receptacles are available having
built-in GFCl protection and may be
used for this measure of safety.
UNIT SAFETY
• Inspect unit before use. Replace
damaged parts. Make sure all han-
dles, guards, and fasteners are in
place and securely fastened. Parts
that are damaged must be repaired
or replaced by a Sears Service Cen-
ter These include head parts that
are cracked, or chipped, guards,
and any other part that is damaged.
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• Do not repair unit yourself.
• Use only 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) diam-
eter recommended trimmer line (see
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS). Nev-
er use wire, rope, string, etc.
• Use specified trimmer spool. Make
sure spool is properly installed and
all parts are securely fastened.
• Use only Craftsman replacement
parts and accessories as recom-
mended.
CUTTING SAFETY
• inspect area to be cut. Remove ob-
jects (rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, string, etc.) which can be
thrown orbecome entangled in cut-
ting head.
• Do not overreach or stand on unsta-
ble support. Keep firm footing and
balance.
• Keep the cutting head below waist
level. Do not raise handles above
your waist. Cutting head can come
dangerously close to your body.
• Keep away from cutting head and
spinning line.
• Use unit properly. Use only for trim-
ming, scalping, and mowing. Do
not force unit. It will do the job better
and with less risk of in ury at the rate
for wh ch t was des gne&
• Use only in daylight or in good artifi-
cial light.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
_!_WARNING: Disconnect unit from
the power supply before performing
maintenance, or when changing trim-
mer line.
• Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep cutting
line at proper length. Follow instruc-
tions for changing trimmer line.
• Have all service and maintenance
not explained in this manual per-
formed by a Sears Service Center to
avoid creating a hazard.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with
water or any other liquid. Clean unit
and labels with a damp sponge.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
• Keep the air vents clean and free of
debris to avoid overheating the mo-
tor. Clean after each use.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the unit and disconnect the
power source when not in use.
• Carry the unit with motor stopped.
• Store the unit so the line limiter
blade (on underside of shield) can-
not cause injury.
• Store unit indoors in a high, dry
place out of the reach of children.
Store unit unplugged.
• Do not hang unit so that the trigger
switch is depressed.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is double insulated to help
protect against electric shock. Double
insulation construction consists of two
separate "layers" of electrical insula-
tion instead of grounding.
Tools built with this insulation system
are not intended to be grounded. No
grounding means is provided on this
unit, nor should a means of grounding
be added to this unit. As a result, the
extension cord used with your unit can
be plugged into any standard 120 volt
electrical outlet.
Safety precautions must be observed
when operating any electrical tool.
The double insulation system only
provides added protection against in-
jury resulting from an internal electrical
insulation failure.
_lk WARNING: All electrical repairs
to this unit, including housing, switch,
motor, etc., must be diagnosed and
repaired by qualified service person-
nel. Replacement parts for a double
insulated appliance must be recom-
mended by the manufacturer. A
double insulated appliance is marked
with the words "double insulation" or
"double insulated". The symbol
(square within a square) [] may also
be marked on the appliance. Failure
to have the unit repaired by qualified
service personnel can cause the
double insulation construction to be-
come ineffective and result in serious
injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowinglist,
Model 358,745121
• Trimmer
• Shield
Examine parts for damage. Do not
use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
ASSEMBLY
_IWARNING: If received as-
sembled, review all assembly steps to
ensure your unit is properly as-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
ATTACHING ASSIST HANDLE
1. Place unit on a flat surface.
2. Loosen and remove wing nut and
bolt from assist handle.
3. Firmly push the assist handle over
the tube. To make installation eas-
ier, tilt handle toward trigger hous-
ing while pushing down (see il-
lustration).
4. Reinstall bolt in handle. Thread
wing nut onto bolt.
5. Adjust the handle up or down the
tube to a comfortable position;
tighten wing nut securely.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of
thrown objects to the operator and
others. Your unit is equipped with a
line limiter blade, which cuts excess
line to the proper length while running.
The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
NOTE: If shield is not properly
installed, damage to unit (including
motor failure) will result.
1. Align the installation arrow on the
shield with the installation arrow on
the motor housing (see illustration
below).
2. Insert the shield onto the motor
housing. Ensure the cutting head
remains free to rotate and the line
is not caught between the shield
and the motor housing.
3. Twist the shield as illustrated until
it snaps securely into place. Make
sure the shield is assembled to the
unit as shown on the front cover of
this manual.
ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS
_ As_st handle
Trigger _ J
Housing _. _)_-:f _
-_ Tube
Twist shield
direction of
arrow to
assemble
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade
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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READTHIS INSTRUCTIONMANUALAND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERATINGYOUR
UNIT.Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourseff with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Cord
Retainer Assist Handle
Recessed
Piug
Motor Housing
RECESSED PLUG
The RECESSED PLUG is where you at-
tach your extension cord to the unit.
TRIGGER SWITCH
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn
on the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch
to operate the unit. Release to stop.
LINE LIMITER BLADE
The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cut-
ting line to the proper cutting length.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specified
on your unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Extension Cord Gauge Chart
Length of Cord Gauge
25 Ft. (7.5 m) 18 Gauge
50 Ft. (15 m) 16 Gauge
100 Ft. (30 m) 16 Gauge
Extension cords are available for this
unit at Sears.
Extension Cord
(16 Guage) ............ 71-85708
with 0.065 in.
ead
Trimmer Line
Tap Button
Line Limiter Blade
ASSIST HANDLE
The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help
hold and guide the unit.
TRIMMER HEAD
The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line
and rotates during operation.
TAP BUTTON
The TAP BUTTON is used to advance
the cutting line during operation and to
remove the spool during line replace-
ment.
ATTACH THE EXTENSION
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER
Loop your extension cord through the
handle and around the hook as
shown. Insure the plug and cord are
firmly and fully engaged.
Cord Retainer
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