Craftsman 358799040, 358799030 Owner’s Manual

IMP ORTANT MANUAL

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Operator's

Manual

Do Not Throw Away

Model No.

358.799030

(i0" Cutting Path)

358.799040

(13" Cutting Path)

Ak WARNING:.

Read the Operator's Manu_ and Follow All Warnings and Safety

Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious I_ur_

Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

8_/ /CRR FTSMnNo

ELECTRIC TRIMMER

DOUBLE I_SULATED

• Assembly • Maintenance

• Operation • Repair Parts

So!d by Sears, Roebuck and C0., ,Chicag0, IU. 60684 USA

530468416-1-10/08]91 t Sears, Roebuck and Co. 1991

ONE YEAR _D WARRANTY ON CRA__rSMAN WE_DWACKER®

For.0he Year.from da.teof.pu.rchase,when thisElectricLine Trimmer ismaintained and used according t_t_heoperatingand mam_p.ance _n_nmuons -,nthe operator s manual, Sears willrepairfreeofcharge any defectin materialor workmanship.

This warranty exc|udes nylon llaeor any other parts which are expendable partsand become worn during normal use.

Ifthis ElectricLine Trimmer _ used forcommercialor rentalpurpose, thiswarrantydoesnot apply,

WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAIL&BLE BY RET_RNING _E UNFf TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVI_ CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN

THE UNITED STATES This warrantyappliesonlywhile_is productisin useintheUnitedS_te_.

This warrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and you may a/sohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom steretostate.

SEARS.ROEBUCKANDCO. DEPT-D/T31CR-W SEAP_TOWER CHICAGO,1L 60_,4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 3

KNOWYOUR UNIT ........................ ,. 5

As Introduction .......................... 5

B. Unpacldng Instructions ................. 5

C. Carton Contents ..... , ................. 5

D. DoubleInsulationConstruction.......... 5

ASSEMBLY ...............................6

A. Tube Assembly .................._..... 6

B. AssistHandleAttachment 6

C. Pre-OperationChecks .................. 7

D. ExtensionCord Attachment ............. 7

E. OperatingPosition..................... 7

SPECIFICATIONS

Recessed Plug

Cord TrA'gger Retainer Switch

USING YOUR UNIT .........................8

A. LineTrimmer Safety...................8

B. OperatingInstructions..................8

C. Trimmer LineAdvance .................8

D. CuttingMethods. ......................9

E. LineReplacement......................10

GENERAL MAINTENANCE ..............o..II

A. MaintenanceSafety....................11

B. TroubleShootingChart .................11

ACCESSORIES ............................11

PARTS AND SERVICE ..............Back Cover

Assist Handle

MODEL:

VOLTAGE:

AMPS:

CUTTING PATH: 10"

,IHi i

CUTTING LINE: .065"Die.lhe

LINE FEED: I Semi-Automatic

WEIGH_. 4.0Pounds

MA_'n_T^OIWJREDt_'i)ER'ONE OR MOREOr THE FOLLOWINGU_. pA_

Motor Housing"

AirVents

• _ ¸Line Limiter

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

_e Additional Safety LustructiOns throughout this Manual)

WARNING - THIS POWER UNITCANBE DANGEROUSI This unit canca,useserious injury or

blindnesstotheoperRtorandothers.When usingan electrictrimmer,thesebasicsafetyprecautionsmast befollowedto reducetheriskofinjury,fire,and electricshock.Fad:lureto foi_owailinstructionscanresultinblindnessorotherserious

injury.The operatorisresponsibleforfoUowingthewarningsand instractiansinthismanualandon theunit.Read the

entire Operator's Manual before assembling and using this unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instruetions in this manual and on the unit.

DANGER

NEVER USE BLADES WITH

THIS UNIT.

- THE BLADE CA1V COME OFFAND

@OO

_'A WARN_qG

_iie_s I TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW

SERIOUSLY HURT YOU AND

OTIIERS.

- THIS UNITIS DESIGNED FOR LINE

_R USE ONLY

q[i B ommcTswor rLy.

',' - YOU CAN BE BLINDED OR

Protection

Boots

Operator's

Manual

Foot

20 meter)

/ Hazard 7,one

A WARNING

HAZARD ZONE FOR THROWN

OBJECTS

- TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS

VIOLENTLY.

- OTHERS CAN BE BLINDED OR

INJURED.

- KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS 30 FEET (10 METERS) AWAY.

A WARNING

READ OPEP.ATOR'S MANUAL.

- FOLLOWALL WARNINGSAND

INSTRUCTIONS'

- FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN

SERIOUS INJUR_

L, , ,,,,,,,L

WAR ' G S AND

A OPERATOR SAFETY

1. DRESS PROPERLY--MwRys wea¢ eye protection.

Always wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended. See

"Accessories." Do not go baxefoot or wear sandals, short pants,jewelry, loose clothing, or clothingwith loosely hanging strops, .ties, tassels, etc.. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. Being fully cov- ered will help protect you from pieces of toxic

plants such as poison ivy thrown by the .trimmer head which could be more ofa h_azard than touching the plant itself.

2. STAY ALEI_--Do not o[Orate this unit when you axe tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

3. AVOID UI_INTENTIONAL STARTING OF THE

UNIT--Avoid tmintentiona! starting of the, unit.

Be sure the trigger is in the "OFF position and

keepyour hand and fingersaway from thetrigger whileconnectingthe unittoan extensioncordor

wfiencarryinga unitconnectedtoa powersource.

4. Restrictthe useofthisunittopersonswho read,

understand,and followthewarningsand instruc- tionsinthismanual and on t.hetrait.

It ELECTRICAL SAFETY

I. Use onlya 120A.C.voltagesupplyasshown on the

name plate ofthe unit.

2. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in thepres- ence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit.

3. WARNING--TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC- TRICAL SHOCK--Do not use in damp orwet 10ca-

tions or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do

.notexposetosnow,rain,orwatertoavoidthepos-

sibilityofelectricalshock.

4. WARNING_Use extension cords specifically marked as suitableforoutdoorapplianceshaving

electricalratingnotlessthantheratingoftheunit. An undersizedextensioncordwillcausea dropin

Linevoltage resulting in luss of power and overheat- ing. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The

smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

(NOTE: Figure 4 shows the corre_ size to be used dependingon thecordlength).

5, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR UNIT_Inspect

theinsulationand connectorson theunitand ex. tensioncordbeforeeachuse. Ifthereisany dam-

age,do notuseuntildamage iSrepaired byqualified

service personnel

6. Never carry theunitby theextensioncordoryank

theextensioncord todisconnecttheunit.

7. To reducethepossibilityoftheextensioncordd!s- connectingfrom theunitduringoperation,slipthe

extensioncordbehindtheTab on theCord Retain-

erasshown inFigure5. Plugtheextensioncord intotherecessedplugon theImndle.Figure5.

8. Do notusethe unitifthe switchdoesnotturn_he uniton andoffproperl$Repairstotheswitchmust

be made by qu_,f_edservicepersonnel

9. KeeptheextehsionCordclearofoperatorand ob- staclesatolltimes.Do notexposecordstoheat,oil,

water,or sharpedges.

!f situations occur which are not eovered ln this manual, use care and goodjudgmtmt. Contact your Author. ized Service Dealer if you need auzstance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....(,Continued)

10.Avoid anybodycontactwithanygroundedconduc- tor,sucha metalpipesorwirefences,toavoid the

possibilityofelectricshock.

A UNIT SAFETY

1. Inspect entireunitbefore each we. Replace daxa-

aged par_. Make sure all fasteners are in place and securely fastened,

£.Replace trimmer head parts that aze cracked,

chipped, or d_d before using the unit. _.

3. Use only .0_5 diameter SEARS Lazer Line _. Never use wire, rope, string etc.

4. Use only the specified trimmer head. Make sure

the trimmer head isproperly installed and securely fastened. Refer to _Assem@bly.

6. Use onlygenuineSEARS accessoriesas recom- mended forthisunit,

ii CUTTING SAFETY

L inspect theareatobe catbeforeeachuse.Remove

objects(rocks,brokenglass,nails,wire,string,ere.) whichcan be thrownor become entangledinthe

trimmerhead.._lwayscuttothe.leftsideoftheunit so thatclippingsand debriswillbe thrown away

fromyou.

2. KEEPCHILDRENAWAY--Keep others including

children,animals,bystandersand helpersoutside

the60foot(20meter)HazardZone.Stoplheunit

immediatelyifyou areapproached.

3. Stop the unitand disconnectthe power source

when notinuse.

4. DO NOT OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTA-

BLE SUPPOK'f--Keep firmfootingand balance.

Do notover-reach.

5. Keepthetrimmerheadbelowwaistlevel.

6. Do notraisetheunitabovey_ourwaist.The trim- mer headcancome dangerouslyclosetoyourbody.

7. Keep allpartsofyour body away from trimmer

head when unit is running.

8. USE UNIT PROPERLY--Use 0nly forjobsex-

pJainedinthismamml. Do notforcetheunit.This

unitisnotdesignedforedging.

A MAINTENANCE SAFETY

1. Maintain the unit according to recommended pro-

cedures. Keep the cuttingline at the proper lengu_.

2. Have all internal service performed by qualified

servicepersonneltoavoidcreatingahazardand/or

voiding your warranty.

3. DISCONNECT UNIT FROM THE POWER SUP- PLYbefore perform i_.. main_n_ce.

4. Never douseorsquirttheunitwithwateror any

other liqmd. Clean with a damp sponge. See

"Maintenance-- Storage," . .

5. Keep theairventsdean and freeofdebristoa_id

overheatingthemotor.Cleana_tercacause._ee

"Specifications"forlocations.

6. Use only_genuineSEARS replacementpartsasrec- ommended.

A TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

1. Hand carry the unit with the motor stopped.

2. Allow the unit to cooland securethe unitbefore storingor transporting in a vehicle.

3. Store the unit so the Iine limiter cannot acciden- tally cause injury.."

4. STORE UNIT INDOORS--Store unitunplugged

ina high,dry placeout ofthereachofchildren,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •

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