Craftsman 358745300 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

4.6 Amp Motor / 0.080 In. Line

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358.745300

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Espar_ol

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; Sun, 10 am-7 pm

1-800-235-5878 _.ou,s,o,edare Centra,Time)

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

530164769 2/9/04

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 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 _ LINE TRIMMER 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

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I_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 end follow all instructions.

SAFETY INFORMATION ON 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 necessary when used near children.

I_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 iniury.

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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 (t5 meters) away. If ap-

proached stop unit immediately. If situations occur which are not cow

ered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assis-

tance, call 1-600-236-5678.

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 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 pads.

• Being fully covered also helps pro-

tect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line.

• Stay Alert. Do net operate unit when

you are tired, ill, upset or under in- fluence 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 finger

on the switch. Be sure the switch is

in the OFF position and never touch

the switch when connecting exten- sion cord.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

A(_-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 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 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.

• Tie cord to cord retainer and con- nect to recessed plug as shown in

this manual to prevent damage to

unit and/or extension cord and to re-

duce the possibility of the extension cord disconnecting from the unit dur-

ing operation. See ATTACH THE EX-

TENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER

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. Paris

that are damaged must be repaired or replaced by a Sears Service Cen-

ter These include head paris that are cracked, or chipped, guards, and any other part that is damaged.

• Do not repair unit yourself.

• Use only Craftsman® brand trimmer line (see SERVICE AND ADJUST-

MENTS). Never 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 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 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 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 e]ectdcal 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. A_-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) L_J may also be marked on the appliance. Failure to have the unit repaired by qualified ser- vice personnel can cause the double insulation construction to become inef-

fective and result in serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list.

Model 358.745300

• Trimmer

• Shield

• Assist handle with wing nut and bolt

• Container of line

Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged pads.

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

1-800-235-5878.

ASSEMBLY

A(_-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

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 easi-

er, 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.

_'_,b,_ Assist_handle

Trigger ' \ ' Housing _,_

.. - _" Tube

ATTACHING THE SHIELD A(_-WARNING: The shield must be

properly installed, If shield is not prop- erly installed, damage to unit (includ-

ing motor failure) will result. The shield provides partial protection to the oper-

ator and others from the risk of thrown objects, Your unit is equipped with a

line ]imiter blade, The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and

can cut you.

1. Hold shield at angle to the trimmer motor housing. Align the front lock- ing tab of the shield with the front

notch of the motor housing (see illustration below).

2. Move shield toward motor hous- ing, ensuring trimmer head passes

through opening in shield without catching on shield locking tabs.

NOTE: Ensure the cutting head re- mains free to rotate and the line is not

caught between the shield and the motor housing.

3. Tilt front of the shield towards front notch of motor housing. Push front

locking tab of the shield into the front notch of the motor housing.

An audible snap must be heard.

4. Push back of the shield toward the motor housing as illustrated until

the rear locking tabs snap secure- ly into the rear notches. Make sure

the shield is securely attached to the motor housing and is as-

sembled to the unit as shown on the front cover of this manual.

Rear Front Locking Tab

Front Trimmer Notch Motor

Housing

,Rear

Notches

rlmmer

Head

CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourseff with the loca-

tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer- ence.

Trigger Switch

Assist Handle

Retainer

Recessed Plug

RECESSED PLUG

The RECESSED PLUG is used to con-

nect the unit to an extension cord.

CORD RETAINER

The CORD RETAINER is used to se- cure the 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,

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

Motor Housing

Air Vents _ _ ......... "'_

Debt s Sh e d _/_if_/ "T'Tri_mmer Head

with 0.080 inch

Line Limiter Blade

Trimmer Line

LINE LIMITER BLADE

The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cut- ting line to the proper cutting length.

ASSIST HANDLE

The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold and guide the unit,

TRIMMER HEAD

The TRIMMER HEAD holds the cutting line and rotates during operation.

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.

CAUTION: Failure to use cord retain- er could result in damage to the unit,

extension cord, or both.

Cord Retainer

Extension cords are available for this unit at Sears.

Extension Cord

(16 Gauge) ............ 71-85708

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