Craftsman 358.745290 User Manual

Instruction Manual

CRRFTSMRN

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

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER®

Model No.

358.745290

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Español

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.

For answers to your questions about this product:

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

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

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

530164371 11/7/03

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 9 Safety Rules 2 Assembly Operation

Maintenance 8

Service & Adjustments 9 Parts Ordering Back Cover

Storage 9

Troubleshooting Table 10

Spanish 11

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® ELECTRIC WEEDWACK ER® LINE TRIMMER

If this Craftsman Electric Weedwacker ® Line Trimmer faiis to perform properly due to a defect in material or workmanship within (1) one year from the date of purchase, Sears wili replace it free of charge.

This warranty does not cover the nylon line,

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER®’ LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER 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

SAFETY RULES

^WARNING: 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 INFORMATION ON THE UNIT

^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.

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.

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

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

^WARNING; 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 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 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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