Craftsman 358745170 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

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5.5 Amp Motor 17 Inch Cutting Path/0.080 In. Line

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358.745170

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Espa_ol

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

WARNING:

Instructions before first use of this product.

_) For answers to your questions about this product:

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

530088998 I/9/03

Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm

• 1-800-235-5878 <.ou,slistedare CentraI Time)

Limited Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 8

Safety Rules 2 Storage 9 Assembly 4 Troubleshooting Table 9

Operation 5

Maintenance 7 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 TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE ORSERVICE CEN- 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

_WARNING: When using elec- tric gardening appliances, basic safe-

ty precautions should always be fol- lowed to reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, and serious injury.

Read and follow all instructions.

SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT

This power unit can be dangerous! Op-

erator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manu-

al and on the unit. Read entire instruc- tion manual before using unit! Be thor-

oughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow unit and manual instructions and warnings. Never allow children to operate this unit. Close attention is necessary when used near

children. ,_DANGER: Never use blades,

wire, or flailing devices. Unit is de- signed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury.

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_WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob ects violently. You and oth-

ers can be b nded/njured. Wear safety glasses, boots, and leg protec- tion. Keep body parts clear of rotating

line.

Safety Glasses or similar eye protection

==4oots

Keep children, bystanders, and ani- mals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If ap- proached stop unit immediately.

If situations occur which are not

covered in this manual, use care and good udgement. If you need assistance, call 1-800-235-5878. OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing

maintenance on your unit. (Safety

glasses are available.) Always wear

faceordustmaskifoperationis

dusty.Alwayswearheavy,long pants,longsleeves,boots,and

gloves.Donotgobarefootorwear

sandals.

• Securehairaboveshoulderlength. Secureorremovelooseclothing andjewelryorclothingwithloosely hangingties,straps,tassels,etc.

Theycanbecaughtinmoving

parts.

• Beingfullycoveredalsohelpspro-

tectyoufromdebrisandpiecesof toxicplantsthrownbyspinningline.

• StayAlert.Donotoperateunit

whenyouaretired,ill,upset,orun-

derinfluenceofalcohol,drugs,or medication.Watchwhatyouaredo- ing;usecommonsense.

• Avoidunintentionalstartingofthe unit.Nevercarryunitwithyourfin-

gerontheswitch.Besurethe

switchisintheOFFpositionand nevertouchtheswitchwhencon-

nectingextensioncord.

ELECTRICALSAFETY

_WARNING: Avoidadangerous environment.Toreducetheriskof

electricalshock,donotuseinrain,in damporwetlocations,oraround swimmingpools,hottubs,etc.Do notexposetosnow,rain,orwaterto avoidthepossibilityofelectrical

shock.

* Use 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 appliance has a polarized plug

(one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance plug

will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension

cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall

outlet. This plug will fit into the polar-

ized wall outlet only one way. If plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician

to install the proper wall outlet. Do not

change the equipment plug, exten- sion 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

extension cord is in good condition.

inspect 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 ex-

tension cord will cause a drop in

line voltage resulting in loss of pow-

er 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.

See ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERA- TION 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

operator 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 _leroundedconductor, such as metal

nces 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 GFCI 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 Center. This includes head parts that are cracked or chipped, guards, and any other part that is damaged.

• Do not repair unit yourself.

• Use only 0.080 inch (2 ram) diame- ter 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

the cover is 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 or become entangled in cut- ting head.

• Do not overreach or stand on un-

stable 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, mowing, and sweeping. Do not force unit, it will do the job better and with less risk

of injury at the rate for which it was

designed.

• Use only in daylight or in good artifi-

cial light.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

_WARNING: Disconnect unit

from the power supply before per- forming maintenance, or when changing trimmer 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 fimiter blade

(on underside of shield) cannot

cause injury.

• Store unit indoors in a high, dry

place out of the reach of children.

Store unit unplugged.

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 ground- ing be added to this unit.

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 electri- cal insulation failure.

WARNING: All electrical repairs

to this unit, including housing, switch,

motor, etc., must be diagnosed and re- paired by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insu- lated appliance must be recommended by the manufacturer. A double insu- lated 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 become ineffective and

result in serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the

following list. Model 358.745170

• Trimmer

• Shield

• Assist Handle

Examine parts for damage. Do not

use damaged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find that parts are missing or damaged,

call 1-800-235-5878.

ASSEMBLY

_ WARNING: If received as- sembled, review all assembly steps

to ensure your unit is properly as- sembled and all fasteners are secure.

ATTACHING THE ASSIST HANDLE

_WARNING: When attaching the assist handle, be sure it remains be- tween the trigger and the safety label.

1. Loosen and remove wing nut and clamp from assist handle.

2. Attach handle to tube in an up- right position between the trigger and the safety label.

3. Insert tongue of clamp into slot on assist handle. Re-install wing nut.

4. Tighten wing nut securely.

Assist Handle -

ATTACHING THE SHIELD

_ WARNING: The shield must be

properly installed. The shield pro- vides 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 run-

ning. The line limiter blade (on under- side of shield) is sharp and can cut

you.

• Assemble parts as shown.

• Tighten parts securely.

Siel d

NOTE: _iter

and use washer and \ Blade wing nut from this Wing Nut

bolt for assembling Washer shield.

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNI]_ Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca- tion of the various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future refer-

ence,

Motor

Trimmer Head with

0.080 inch Trimmer Line

Assist Handle Housing-,.

Trigger Switch l

Cord Retainer Ptgtail

Line Limiter Blade

PIGTAIL PLUG

The PIGTAIL 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 cutting line to the proper cutting

length.

ASSIST HANDLE The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help

hold and guide the unit. TRIMMER HEAD

Plug

The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line and rotates during operation.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use only a voltage supply as speci- fied 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.

ATTACH THE EXTENSION

CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER

Loop your extension cord through the handle and around the hook. Ensure

the plug and cord are firmly and fully engaged.

CORRECT OPERATING POSITION

Trimming

ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE The cutting head advances line au-

tomatically. Do not tap head on the ground to advance line. This may

break partsand cause cutting head to malfunction.

Upon unit start up, the line will advance

automatically to the correct cutting path

length.

Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated.

_WARNING: Use only 0.080

inch (2 mm) diameter round line.

Other sizes and shapes of line will

not advance properly and will result in improper cutting head function or can

cause serious injury. Do not use other

materials such as wire, string, rope,

etc. Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that

can cause serious =njury. CUTTING METHODS

TRIMMING - Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm)

above the ground and at an angle. Al-

low only the tip of the line to make con-

tact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.

Trimming

Cut only from right to left.

_ WARNING: Always wear eye protection. Never lean over the trim-

mer head. Rocks or debris can rico-

chet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious

injury. Do not use trimmer for edging. When operating unit, stand as shown

and check for the following:

• Wear eye protection and heavy

clothing.

• Hold trigger handle with right hand

and assist handle with left hand.

• Keep unit below waist level.

• Cut only from your right to your left to

ensure debris is thrown away from

you. Without bending over, keep line

near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut.

3 inches (8 cm) above ground

SCALPING - The scalping technique

removes unwanted vegetation. Hold

the bottom of the trimmer head about

3 inches (8 cm) above the ground

and at an angle. Allow the tip of the

line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This tech- nique increases line wear.

Scalping

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