Craftsman 358.74535 User Manual

Operator's Manual

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4.6 Amp Motor / 0.080 In. Line

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358.745350

• 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.

545082935 9/12/06

Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 10 Safety Rules 2 Storage 10

Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Table 10 Operation 6

Maintenance 8 Spanish 11 Service & Adjustments 9 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 pur-

chase, 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

4tSWARNING: 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=

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_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 operator's manual before using unit!

Be thoroughly familiar with the con-

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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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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.

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

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,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 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 it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the prop-

er wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord re- ceptacle, 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.

• UseonlyCraftsman®brandtrimmer line(seeUSERREPLACEABLESER-

VICEPARTSintheSERVICEANDAD- JUSTMENTSsection).Neveruse wire,rope,string,etc.

• Usespecifiedtrimmerspool.Make surespoolisproperlyinstalledand

allpartsaresecurelyfastened.

• UseonlyCraftsmanreplacement partsandaccessoriesasrecom-

mended.

CUTTINGSAFETY

• 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 decals 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 electrical 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.

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 358.745350

• Trimmer

• Shield

• Assist handle with wing nut and bolt

• Container of line 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 as- sembled, 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 as- sembly. Push tubes together until 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.

,l_ 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. _ WARNING: The upper and lower

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. ADJUSTING 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.

1, Assist handle

housing --_x4,_/2," _

,_),\ _ Tube

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ATTACHING EDGE GUIDE AND SHIELD

_'WARNING: The shield must be

properly installed. Tile shield provides partial protection to the operator and

others from the risk of thrown objects. 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:Ifshieldisnotproperly

installed,damagetounit(includingmo- torfailure)willresult.

1.Insertedgeguideintotwoholesin

shield.

NOTE:Edgeguidemustbeposi-

tionedonshieldpriortoinstallation onmotorhousing(seefollowingil-

lustration).

EdgeGuide Front

L.- Tab

Tabs

2. Place shield over cutting head at an angle to the motor housing. In- sert front locking tab on shield into opening in front of motor housing.

Shield

Cutting Head

Motor Housing

Locking

Opening for Front

Locking Tab

3. Keep front locking tab in the motor housing.

Shield

4. Push shield toward motor housing until rear locking tabs snap into rear notches. An audible snap

must be heard. Ensure the cutting head remains free to rotate and the

line is not caught between the shield and the motor housing.

Shield

Cutting Head

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THiS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR

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

_.._ /-_ Assist Handle

'..,--_-.-'_ -C.___ Jl_k_"'-'_._._. I_._d Twist and Edge Button

Cord _'_" / "I_'_1t_.. j Motor Housing Retainer 4 _'-?-_._-. r /

RECESSED PLUG

The RECESSED PLUG is where you at- tach your extension cord to the unit.

Trigger Switch

Recessed / -._ / , Plug Locking _.,_f_"_.._._ Edge Guide

Sleeve Air __'"_'--_"h /i_

Assembly Vents _:/_,,.,.!"_._

Debris Shield _'-_/ Tri'mmer Head

Line Limiter Blade

TRIGGER SWITCH

The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch

to operate the unit. Release to stop.

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