Craftsman 358799160 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Mahua!

®

3.7 Amp.

10 Inch Cutting Path /.065 In. Line

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER

Model No.

358.799160

For answers to your

questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pro, Mon-Sat;

Sun, 10 am-7 pm

A WARNING; I

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use

of this product.

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

530-084021 2/19/96

1-800-235-5878

Umited Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 8
Safety Rules 2 Storage 9
Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Chart 10

Operation 6 Spanish 11
Maintenance 8 Parts Ordering Back

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 (t) one year from the date of
purchase, Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.

This warranty does not cover the nylon line.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELEC-

TRIC WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE 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. Dept. D/817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING: When using electric gar-
dening appliances, basic safety pre-

cautions must always be followed to

reduce the risk of fire, electdc shock,
and serious injury. Read and follow all

instructions.

._ Safety information

This power unit can be dangerous!

Operator is responsible for following

unit and manual warning instructions.

Read entire Operator's Manual before

using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the

unit. Restrict the use of this unit to per-
sons who read, understand, and fol-

low unit and manual instructions and
warnings. Never allow children to oper-

ate this unit.

DANGER: Never use blades or flailing

devices. Unit is designed for line trimmer

use only. Use of any other accessories

or attachments will increase the risk of

injury.

on the unit

@©©

WARN|NG: Trimmer line throws ob-

jects 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

Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If ap-

proached stop unit immediately.

If situations occur which are not

covered 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. Al-
ways wear heavy, long pants, long

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sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals°

o Secure hair above shoulder length°

Secure or remove loose clothing and

jewelry or clothing with loosely hang-

ing ties, straps, tassels, etc_They

can be caught in moving parts.

• Being fully covered also helps pro-
tect you from debris and pieces of

toxic plants thrown by spinning line.

° Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when

you are tired, ill, or under influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication°

Watch what you are doing; use com-

mon senser

• Avoid unintentional starting of the
unit, Never carry unit with your finger

on the switch. Be sure the switch is
in off position when connecting ex..

tension cord.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Use a voltage supply as shown on
unit.

• Avoid dangerous environment. Don't
use appliances in damp or wet Ioca-

tionso Don't use in rain.

• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not

use in the presence of flammable liq-
uids 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)_
This plug will fit only one way in a po-

larized outlet of the extension cord.

Ensure you have a polarized exten-

sion cord. The plug of the polarized
extension cord will fit into the outlet

only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If

it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install proper outlet. Do
not change the 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. An undersized

extension cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power

and overheating, tf in doubt, use the

next heavier gauge° The lower the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
(See "Selecting an extension cord")

° Do not abuse cord° Never carry the

unit by the extension cord or yank
extension cord to disconnect unit°

o Use cord retainer to prevent discon-

nection of extension cord from unit.
See "Attach the extension cord to

your trimmer" under the section titled

"OPERATION".

o 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.

o 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 provided

on circuit or outlet to be used° Re-
ceptacles are available having built-

in GFCt 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 .065" (1.65 mm) diameter
recommended trimmer linen (See

"Accessories") Never use wire, rope,
string etc_

o Use specified trimmer spool. Make

sure spool is properly installed and
al! parts are securely fastened.

, Use only recommended replacement

parts and accessodes.

CUTTING SAFETY

• Inspect area to be cuL Remove ob-
jects (rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, string, etco) which can be

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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 spinning line.
. Use unit properly_ Use only for trim-

rning, and mowing. Do not force
uniL It wil! 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

• Maintain unit according to recom-

mended procedures. Keep cutting

line at proper length. Follow instruc-
tions for changing trimmer line.

o Have all service and maintenance

not explained in this manual per-

formed by a Sears Service Center to

avoid creating a hazard.

° Disconnect unit from the power sup-

ply before performing maintenance,

or when changing trimmer line.

• 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.

o Store the unit so the blade cannot

cause injury. See "Extending the
line".

= Store unit indoors in a high, dry place

out of the reach of children. Store
unit unplugged.

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.

Safety precautions must be observed

when operating any electrical tool.
The double insulation system only pro-

vides added protection against injury
resulting from an internal electrical in-

sulation failure.
WARNING: All electrical repairs to

this unit, including housing, switch,

motor, etc., must be diagnosed and re-
paired by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double insu-

lated appliance must be recommended
by the manufacturer: A double insu-
lated appliance is marked with the

words "double insulation" or "double
insulated." The symbol (square within

a square) [] may also be marked on
the appliance. Failure to have the unit
repaired by qualified service personnel

can cause the double insulation
construction to become ineffective arid

result in serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing lisL
Model 799160

o Trimmer

o Shield
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 assembled and all
fasteners are secure_

EXTEND THE TUBE

• Extend the tube until itsnaps into
place.

ATTACHING THE SHIELD

WARNING: The shield must be prop-

erly installed. The shield provides par-
tial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and others,
Your unit is equipped with a line limiter,
which cuts excess line to the proper
length while running. The line limiter
(on underside of shield) is sharp and

can cut you,

o Align the installation arrow on the

shield with the arrow on the motor
housing.

• Insert the shield onto the motor
housing°

° Twist the shield until it snaps secure-

ly into place. Make sure the shield is
facing the back of the unit as illus-

trated on the front cover of this

manual.

_!-_ ,:i._

CAUTION: The tube must be fully ex-
tended for the unit to operate correctly.

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

• Loosen wing nut or knob on handle.
o Rotate the handle on the tube to an

upright position; place in a comfort-
able position and retighten wing nut.

CAUTION: Sharp blade,

./ Align installation arrows

Twist shield in
direction of arrow
to assemble,

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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNrf; Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-

tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-

ence.

Handle

Motor
Housing

Recessed
Plug

Trigger Switch

Air Vents

Cord Retainer'

Debris Shield

RECESSED PLUG

The recessed plug is where you attach

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.

Semi-automatic

Head with °065"
Pro Trimmer Line,

Line Limiter

LINE LtMITER

The line limiter cuts the cutting line to

the proper cutting length.
ASSIST HANDLE

The assist handle is used to help hold
and guide the unit,

SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD
The semi-automatic head holds the

cutting line and rotates during opera-
tion_

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use only a voltage supply as specified

on your uniL
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

Extension Cord Gauge Chart

Length of Cord Gauge

100 ft. or less 16 gauge

100 ft. to 150 ft. 1e gauge

Extension cords are available for this

unit.

ATTACH THE EXTENSION
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER

Loop your extension cord through the
handle and around the hook, Insure

the plug and cord are firmly and fully

engaged.

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