Craftsman 358745310 Owner’s Manual
Instruction Manual
ICRAFTSMAN°I
4.0 Amp Motor
13 Inch Cutting Path/0.065 In. Line
ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®
Model No.
358.745310
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espar_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:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; 10 am-7 pm, Sun
• 1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Centra, Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530165788 1/25/05
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 WEEDWACK-
ER® 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 _ 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
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_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.
j_" SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
O
_&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
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.
Boots
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
2
glassesareavailable.)Alwayswear
faceordustmaskifoperationis
dusty.Alwayswearheavy,long
pants,longsleeves,boots,and
gloves.Donotgobarefootorwear
sandals.
• Securehairaboveshoulderlength.
Secureorremovelooseclothing
andjewelryorclothingwithloosely
hangingties,straps,tassels,etc.
Theycanbecaughtinmovingparts.
• Beingfullycoveredalsohelpspro-
tectyoufromdebrisandpiecesof
toxicplantsthrownbyspinningline.
• StayAlert.Donotoperateunitwhen
youaretired,ill,orunderinfluence
ofalcohol,drugs,ormedication.
Watchwhatyouaredoing;usecom-
monsense.
• Avoidunintentionalstartingofthe
unit.Nevercarryunitwithyourfin-
gerontheswitch.Besurethe
switchisinOFFpositionwhencon-
nectingextensioncord.
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. Ifthe 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. Ifthe 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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