Craftsman 358745230 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

4.0 Amp Motor
13 Inch Cutting Path/0.065 In. Line

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358,745230

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Espafiol

®

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.

530088342 1/11/02

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

• 1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)

Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 9
Safety Rules 2 Storage 9

Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Table 10
Operation 6

Maintenance 8 Spanish 11

Service & Adjustments 9 Parts Ordering Back Cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®
LINE TRIMMER

If this Craftsman Electric Weedwacker _ Line Trimmer falls 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 'J_'LINETRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE 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

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.

SAFETY INFORMATIONON THE UNIT

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 necesary
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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_kWARNING: 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.

ty lasses or simian

li Boots w _j

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

you are tired, ill, or under influence

of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

Watch what you are doing; use com-

mon sense.

• Avoid unintentional starting of the
unit. Never carry unit with your fin-
ger on the switch. Be sure the
switch is in OFF position 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 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 out-
let. 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 the plug 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
in the OPERATION section).

• 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 CORDTO 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 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 Cen-

ter. These include head parts that

are cracked, or chipped, guards,
and any other part that is damaged.

• Do not repair unit yourself.

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• Use only 0.065" (1.65 mm) 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
all parts are securely fastened.

• Use only recommended replace-

ment parts and accessories.

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 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, edging, scalping, and mow-
ing. Do notforce unit. It will do the

ob better and with less risk of injury

at the rate for wh ch t was des gned.

• Use only in daylight or in good artifi-

cial light.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

,_WARNING: Disconnect unit
from the power supply before perform-

ing 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 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 CONSTRUC-

TION
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 polarized 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.

_IkWARNING: 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 358.745230

• Trimmer

• Shield

• Cutting line dispenser with extra line
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

• _II_WARNING: If received as-

sembled, review all assembly steps to
ensure your unit is properly as-

sembled and all fasteners are secure.

• Extend the tube until it snaps into

place.

ADJUSTING UPPER HANDLE

• Press button located on the under-

side of the upper handle and extend
handle to a comfortable position.

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 cutting line re-

mains free to rotate and 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 facing the back
of the unit as shown on the front

cover of this manual.

ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS

Button

ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Rotate the handle on the tube to
an upright position; place in a

comfortable position and retighten

wing nut.

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Twist shield in
direction of
arrow to assemble

CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade

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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. 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.

Recessed

Plug

Assist Handle

Cord

Retainer

Trigger Button Motor Housing
Switch J

Air Vents

Edge

Button Debris

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.

LINE LIMITER

The LINE LIMITER cuts the cutting line
to the proper cutting length.

ASSIST HANDLE

The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help

hold and guide the unit.

HANDLE Bu'n'ON

The HANDLE BUTTON is used to adjust
the upper handle to a comfortable op-

erating position.
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

Edge Guide

P/ Semi-automatic

. Head with

0.065" line

_'_Tap Button

Blade

SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD

The SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD holds the
cutting line and rotates during opera-

tion.

TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON

The TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON is used
to twist the lower portion of the unit

into an edging position.
EDGE GUIDE

The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit
from contacting the ground during
edging.

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. Insure

the plug and cord are firmly and fully
engaged.

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