Craftsman 358745321 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

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4.6 Amp Motor / 0.080 In. Line

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358.745321

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

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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; Sun, 10 am-7 pm

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

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

545001489 5/24/05

Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 9
Safety Rules 2 Storage 9

Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Table 10
Operation 6

Maintenance 8 Spanish 11
Service & Adjustments 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 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

4t_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=

_1_ WARNING: Trimmer line throws
objects violently. You and others can

be blinded/injured. Wear safety

glasses, boots, and leg protection.

j_ SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Safety Glasses or similar eye protection

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-

Boots

trois 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.

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all, 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 maintenance
on your unit. (Safety glasses are

2

available.)Alwayswearfaceordust
maskifoperationisdusty.Always

wearheavy,longpants,longsleeves,
boots,andgloves.Donotgobarefoot

orwearsandals.

• Securehairaboveshoulderlength.
Secureorremovelooseclothing

andjewelryorclothingwithloosely
hangingties,straps,tassels,etc.

Theycanbecaughtinmovingparts.

• Beingfullycoveredalsohelpspro-
tectyoufromdebrisandpiecesof

toxicplantsthrownbyspinningline.

• StayAlert.Donotoperateunitwhen
youaretired,ill,upsetorunderin-

fluenceofalcohol,drugs,ormedica-
tion.Watchwhatyouaredoing;use

commonsense.

• Avoidunintentionalstartingofthe
unit.Nevercarryunitwithyourfinger

ontheswitch.Besuretheswitchis
intheOFFpositionandnevertouch

theswitchwhenconnectingexten-

sioncord.

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 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. 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.