Craftsman 358799080 Owner’s Manual

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Operator's

Manual

Model No.

358.799080

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CRAFTSMAN

6 AMP MOTOR

16 Semi-Automatic Head

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

• Assembly

• Operation ...

• Customer Res.p.ons=bllities

° Service and Adjustment

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530-083530 3/16/95

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

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SAFETY RULES

WARNING - WHEN USING ELECTRIC GARDENING APPLIANCES, BASICSAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWEDTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND

PERSONAL INJURY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

OPERATOR SAFETY ....

protection when operating, servicing, or performing mainte-
nanceonyourunit. (Safetygtassesareavailable,)Alwayswear

face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty. Always wear
heavy,long pants,long sleeves, boots,and gloves.Donot go
barefoot or wear sandals, short pants,or shortsleeves.

_ecure hair above shoulder length. Secure or removetoose
clothing and jewelry or clothing w_ loosely hanging ties,

i ress properly. Always wear safetyglasses or similar eye

straps, tassels, etc, They can be caught in moving parts.
Being fully covered helpsto protectyou from pieces of toxic

plantsthrown by spinning line.

STAYALERT- - Do not operate thisurdtwhenyou aretired, ill,
orunderthe influence ofaicehol,drugs,or medication. Watch

what you are doing; use common sense.

• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF THE UNIT--

Never carrythe unitwithyourfingaron the switch. Besurethe

switch is in the off position before connecting the extension
cord.

• Restrictthe useofthis unttto personswho read, unders_nd,
and followthe warningsand ins'mJc_onsinthismanuelandon

the unit.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

* Useonlya t 20A.C. voitagesupplyas shownonthe nsmsplate

ofthe unit.

. Avoid dangerous situations. Do notuse in the presence of

flammable liquidsorgases toavoidcreatingafire orexpiosion
and/or causing damage to unit.

• WARNING--TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL

SHOCK--Do not use in damp or wet locations or around

swimming pools, hottubs, etc. Donotexposeto snow,rain,or
water to avoid the possibility of etest_caishock.

* WARNING - -To reducethe riskofeIectrtcelshock, useexten-

sion cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor
appliances havlng electrioai ratingnot less than the rating of

the unit. The cord must be marked withthe suffix=W-A" (in
Canada =W'). Usea .polarizedcord.Makesureyour extension

cord isin good condition.Replacedamaged cords.An under-
sizedextension cord will cause admp inline voltage resulting

in loss of power and overheating, ffin doubt, use the next
heaviergauge. The amailer the gaugenumber,the heavierthe

cord. (NOTE: Figure 1shows the correctsize tobe usedde-
pending on the cord length).

* DONOTATTEMPTTO REPAIRUNIT- - Inspactthe insulation

and connectors on the unit and extensioncord before each

use. If there is any damage, do notuse untildamage is re-
paired by your Sears Service Center/DepL

* DONOT ABUSE CORD. Never carrytheunitbythe extension

cord or yank the extension cord to disconnect the unit.

• Toreduce the possibility ofthe extensioncorddisconnecting
from the unitduring operation, elipthe extensioncord behind

the tab on the cord retorter as shownin Figure2. Plug exten.

sioncord into the recessed plug onthehandle ofthe unit. Fig-
ure2.

. Do not usethe unitifthe switchdoesnottumthe unitonand off

properly. Repairs to the switch mustbe made by your Sears
Service Center/Dspt.

* Keeptheextension cord clear ofoperatorand obstacleSat all

times. Do notexpcae cordsto heat'oil,water,orsharpedges.

• Avoldany bodycontact withanygrounded conductor,suchas

metal pipes or wire fences, to avoidthe possibilityof electric

shock.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFGI)protection should be
provided on thecircuitoroutlattc beused forthis unit. Recep-

tsciesare available having built-inGFCIprotectionand maybe
used for this measure of safety,

o TomducetheriskofalactrioaJshockthisequipmanthasapo-

larized plug. This piug will fit ina po_rized outletorextension

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. ]
IT MEANS - ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY !S INVOLVED.

cord oniy one way. (onebl_leiswlder than the o_er), lfthe
plugdoes notfitfullyinthe outlet,reversethe plug. liltstilldoes

notfit' contaota quaiifiedelectriciantoinstallthe properoutlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.

UNIT SAFETY

• inspect entire unitbefore each use. Replace damaged parts.

Make sure alt handles, guards, and fasteners areinplace and

securely fastened. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properlyrepaired orreplaced byyour Sears Service

Center.

damaged before using the unit.
Use only .065" diameter genuine trimmer line.

i eplace trimmer head parts that are cracked, chipped, or

(See =Accessories") Never use wire, rope, string etc.
Use only the specified tdmmer head, Make sure the semi-
automai_c head is properly installed and securelyfastened.

Disconnect unit from the power supply before changing

semi-automatic head.

• Use only recommended accessories as recommended. Use
of any other accessory may increase the risk of injury.

- Keep guards in place and in working order.

CUTTING SAFETY

• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove objects

(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be

thrown or become entangled in the semi-automatio head.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY--Keep others including children,

animals, bystanders and helpers aminimum ors0feet (15 me-

ters) away. Stop the unitimmediately ifyou are approached.

Never allow children to operate the unit.

• Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in
use.

• DO NOT OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTABLE SUP-
PORT- -Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach,

• Keep the semi-automatic head below waist level.

• Do not raise handles above your waist. The semi-automatic
head can come dangerously close to your body.

• Keepall parts ofyour bodyaway frem semi-automatic head

when unit is running.

• USE UNIT PROPERLY--Use only for jobs explained in this
manual. Do notforce the unit, it will do the job betterand with

le,_slikelihood of a riskof injuryetthe rate forwhich itwas de-

signed.

• Use only in daylight or in good a,lffioial fight,

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Maintain unitaccording to recommended procedures. Keep
the cuffing line atthe proper length.

. Have all intemaiservice and melntenarice notexplainedinthis

manual performed by your Sears Service Center/Dept.to

avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding your warranty.When
servicing use only identical replacement parts.

• DISCONNECT UNIT FROM THE POWER SUPPLYbeforeper-
forming maintenance.

• Never douse or squirt the unitwith water or any other liquid.

Clean unit and labels with a damp sponge. See "Storage,"
Keep handles dry,clean, and free from oil and grease.

• Keepthe airvents clean and free from debristo avoid overheat-
ingthe motor. Clean aftereach use. See =Spec_cations" for

locations.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Hand carry the unit with the motor stopped.

• Allow the unit to coo] and se_Jre the unit before stodng or
transporting in avehicle.

• Store the unit so the line limiter cannot accidentally cause
injury.

• STORE UNiT INDOORS--Store unit unplugged in a high,
dry place out of the reach of children.

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_b DANGER

THIS POWER UNIT CANBE DANGEROUS! THIS UNIT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BLINDNESS TOTHE

OPERATOR AND OTHERS. WHEN USING AN ELECTRIC TRIMMER, THESE BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OFINJURY,FIRE, AND ELECTRIC SHOCK. FAILURE TOFOLLOW

ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN BIJNDNESS OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURY. THE OPERATOR IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALAND ON THE UNIT.
READ THE ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFOREASSEMBUNG AND USING THIS UNto RESTRICT THE

USE OF THIS UNIT TO PERSONS WHO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT. (SEE ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL)

NEVER USE BLADES OR FLAILING DEVICES

WITH THIS UNrl:

- THE BLADE CAN COME OFFAND SERIOUSLYHURT
YOU AND OTHERS,

- STAYCLEAR OF SPINNING LINE.

- THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR LINE TRIMMER USE

ONLY

SAFETY RULES

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WARNING

TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS

VIOLENTLY.

- YOU CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED.

- WEAR EYE AND LEG PROTECTION.

HAZARD ZONE FOR THROWN
OBJECTS

- TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS VIOLENTLY.

- OTHERS CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED.

- KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS 50 FEET (15 METERS)

AWAY.

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL,

- FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

- FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY.

- BE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE
CONTROLS AND THE PROPER USE OF THIS

UNIT.

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CONGRATULATIONSon your purchaseof a Sears
CraftsmanE/eotricWeedwaoker.Ithasbeendesigned,

engineered and manufactured to give you the best
possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service

Center/Department. Sears has competent, well trained
technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this

unit.
Please read and retainthis manual. The instructionswill

enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."

MODEL NUMBER:
SER/AL NUMBER/DATE CODE: .
DATE OF PURCHASE:

THE MODEL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ONA DECAL

ATTACHED TO THE PRODUCT.
THE SERIAL NUMBER_ATE CODE WILL BE FOUND

ON THE UPPER PARTOF THE MOTOR HOUSING.

358.799080

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

VOLTAGE:....... 120 Volts A.C.

AMPS ................. 6.0

CUTTING PATH ........ 16"

TRIMMER LINE: ........ 065" Di_ line

LINE FEED ............ Semi-Automatic Head

WEIGHT .............. 9.01.bs.

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MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE OFTHE FOLLOWING U.S.J
PATENTS: 4,4,90,910; 4,860,451; 4,926,557; DES._01,009. Other U.S. j

and foreign patents pending. !

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YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
/DATE CODE AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP

IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for,
and usingyour uniL

• Followthe instructions under =Customer
Responsibilities=and "Storage" sectionsofthis Oper-

ator's Manual.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON

CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER

if this Craftsman Electric Weedwaoker_ Une Trimmer fails to perform properly due to a detect in material or

workmanship within (1) one year from the date of purchase, Seats willrepair or replace it, free of charge.

This warranty does not cover the nylonline.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER® LINE

TRIMMER TOTHE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rights whiohvary from stateto state.

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Safety Rules ................................... 2

ProductSpecifications .......................... 4

Warranty .....................................4

Accessories ................................... 5

Assembly ..................................... 6

Operation ...................... ............... 8

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INDEX

A

Accessories ................................... 5

Assembly ..................................... 6

C

Customer Assistance Hotline .......... Back Cover

Customer Responsibilities ...................... 12

H

Hardware Contents .............................6

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Know YourWeedwacker ........................8

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LineAdvancement ............................10

LineLimiter...................................10

LineReplacement.............................13

ACCESSORIES

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Customer Responsibilities...................... 12

Serviceand Adjustments ....................... 13

Storage......................................13

TroubleShooting..............................14

RepairPaRs Ordering/Service.........Back Cover

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Maintenance Schedule ...................... 12

Model Number .............................. 4

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Operation ........................... 8, 9, 10, 11

Ordering Repair Parts................ Back Cover

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Safety Rules ................................ 2,3

Specifications ............................... 4

Storage .................................... 13

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Trouble Shooting ............................ 14

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Warranty .................................... 4

These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased originally. They am also available at
most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Seam stores can order these items for you when you provide the

model:number of your unit.

ACCESSORIES

Safety Goggles ......... Extension Cord Bulk Une

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Spool with line

(.065" diameter only)

(.065" diameter only)

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