Craftsman 358745340 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

ICRRFTSMRN°I

3.8 Amp Motor

12 Inch Cutting Path / 0.065 In. Line

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358.745340

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Espa6ol, p 11

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.

545082934 9/12/06

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

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER

When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it

to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement. This warranty does not include the nylon line, which is an expendable part. This warranty applies for only 30 days from purchase date if this product is used for

commercial or rental purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

_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 INFORMATIONON THE UNIT

This power unit can be dangerous! Op-

erator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manu- al and on the unit. Read entire opera-

tor's manual before using unit! Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and the proper use ofthe unit. Restrict the use of

this unit to persons who read, under- stand, and follow unit and manual

warnings and instructions. Never allow children to operate this unit. Close attention is necessary when used near

children. _& DANGER: Never use blades or

flailing devices. Unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other

accessories or attachments will in- crease the risk of injury.

J_,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

Boots

Keep children, bystanders, and animals

50 feet (15 meters) away. Ifapproached stop unit immediately.

If situations occur which are not cov-

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

• 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.Nevercarryunitwithyourfin-

gerontheswitch.Besurethe switchisintheOFFpositionand

nevertouchtheswitchwhencon- 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 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.

• 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.

• Use only 0.065 in. (1.65 ram) diam- eter recommended trimmer line (see

USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS in the SERVICE AND ADJUST-

MENTSsection).Neverusewire, rope,string,etc.

• Usespecifiedtrimmerspool.Make surespoolisproperlyinstalledand

allpartsaresecurelyfastened.

• UseonlyCraftsman(_replacement partsandaccessoriesasrecom-

mended.

CUTTINGSAFETY

_.WARNING: Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which

can be thrown or become entangled in cutting 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, scalping, and mowing. 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

_iWARNING: 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

CONSTRUCTION

This unit is double insulated to help pro- tect against electric shock. Double in-

sulation construction consists of two separate "layers" of electrical insulation 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 ex-

tension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt elec- trical outlet.

Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double insulation system only provides

added protection against injury result- ing from an internal electrical insulation

failure. ,_WARNING: All electrical repairs

to this unit, including housing, switch,

motor, locking sleeve assembly, wires,

etc., must be diagnosed and repaired

by qualified service personnel. Re- placement parts for a double insulated

appliance must be recommended by the manufacturer. A double insulated

appliance is marked with the words "double insulation" or "double insu-

lated". The symbol (square within a square) [] may also be marked on the appliance. Failure to have the unit

repaired by qualified service person-

nel can cause the double insulation construction to become ineffective and

result in serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list. Model 358.745340

• Trimmer

• Shield

• Assist handle with wing nut and bolt 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

_.WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps

to ensure your unit is properly as- sembled and all fasteners are secure.

TUBE ASSEMBLY

Upper Locking Sleeve Assembly

Wires

Lower Locking Sleeve Assembly

1. Align upper tube groove with

triangle on lower locking sleeve

assembly. Push tubes together un-

til they snap into place.

Upper Tube Groove E_<_

Alignment Triangle

2. Try to pull tubes back apart. If the

tubes do not come apart, they are

properly snapped into place. If the

tubes come apart, repeat step 1

and push until the tubes snap into place.

3. Slide upper locking sleeve assem-

bly over lower locking sleeve as- sembly and tighten by turning

clockwise.

A_ WARNING: Failure to completely enclose excess wires in upper tube dur-

ing assembly of the unit may result in

damage to the wires and/or the unit or serious injury to the operator including

electrocution.

AllWARNING: The upper and low- er tubes must remain permanently as-

sembled together and the locking sleeve assembly must be fully tight-

ened before and during use to avoid serious injury to the operator and/or

damage to the unit. DO NOT attempt to disassemble unit after initial assembly.

INSTALLATION OF ASSIST HANDLE

1. Loosen and remove wing nut and bolt from assist handle.

2. Place unit on a flat surface.

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.

_} As_st handle

Trigge_r m._ --"Z)

_ Tube

'_ \%

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:Ifshieldisnotproperlyinstalled,

damagetounit(includingmotorfailure)

willresult.

1=Aligntheinstallationarrowonthe

shieldwiththeinstallationarrowon

ALIGNINSTALLATION ARROWS

themotorhousing(seeillustration

below).

2=Inserttheshieldontothemotor

housing.Ensurethecuttinghead

remainsfreetorotateandtheline isnotcaughtbetweentheshield

andthemotorhousing.

3. Twisttheshieldasillustrateduntil itsnapssecurelyintoplace.Make

suretheshieldisassembledtothe unitasshownintheillustrationbe-

lowandintheKNOWYOURUNIT sectionofthismanual.

CAUTION: Sharp line Iimiter blade

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THiSOPERATOR'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

ar Switch

Cord

Retainer

Recessed Plug

Twist shield

in direction of

arrow to assemble

Locking

Sleeve Assembly Air

Debris Shield

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. Release to stop.

LINE LIMITER BLADE

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

Motor Housing

Vents

-nmmer Head

with 0,065 in, Trimmer Line

Tap Button

Line Limiter Blade

ASSIST HANDLE

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

TRIMMER HEAD The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line

and rotates during operation. TAP BUTTON

The TAP BUTTON is used to advance the cutting line during operation and to re-

move the spool during line replace- ment.

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