Craftsman 358799190 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRAFTSMAN°

5.5 Amp 17" Cutting Path

ELECTRIC LINE TRIMMER

Model No,

:358.799190

WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

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

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

530087318 01/13/98

Limited Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 7 Safety Rules 2 Storage 8

Assembty 4 Troubleshooting Chart 8 Operation 5 Spanish 9 Maintenance 7 Parts Ordering Back Cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER LINE TRIMMER

tf this Craftsman Electric Weedwacker _ Line Trimmer fails to perform property due to a defect in material or workmanship within (1) one year from the date of purchase,

Sears witt repair or replace it, free of charge, This warranty does not cover the nylon line,

WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEED- WACKER<E LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific tegal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,

Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dept. D/817WA Hoffman Estates, tL 60179

WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety pre- cautions should always be followed to

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

instructions.

perator's M__

Safety information on the unit

This power unit can be dangerous! Oper- ator is responsible for following unit and

manual instructions and warnings. Read entire Operator's Manuat before using

unit! Be thoroughly familiar with the con- trols and the proper use of the unit. Re- strict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and fottow unit and

manuat instructions and warnings. Never allow children to operate this unit.

DANGFR: Never use blades, wire, or

flailing devices. Unit is designed for line

trimmer use only. Use of any other ac- cessories or attachments will increase

the risk of injury.

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 GIasses or similar eye protection

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

proached stop unit immediately. tf situations occur which are not covered

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

t-800-235-5878.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress properIy. 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, tong sleeves, boots, and gloves, Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals.

•Securehairaboveshoulderlength. Secureorremovelooseclothingand

jeweIryorclothingwithIoosetyhang- ingties,straps,tassels,etc.Theycan

becaughtinmovingparts.

• Beingfultycoveredalsohelpsprotect youfromdebrisandpiecesoftoxic

pIantsthrownbyspinning}ine.

•StayAlert.Donotoperateunitwhen youaretired,itt,upset,orunderinflu-

enceofalcohol,drugs,ormedication. Watchwhatyouaredoing;usecom-

monsense.

•Avoidunintentionalstartingofthe unit.Nevercarryunitwithyourfinger

ontheswitch.Besuretheswitchisin offpositionwhenconnectingexten-

sioncord.

ELECTRICALSAFETY

• Usevoltagesupplyasshownonunit.

•Avoiddangerousenvironments.Don't useappliancesindamporwetloca-

tions.Don'tuseinrain.

•Avoiddangeroussituations.Donot useinthepresenceofflammabIetiq-

uidsorgasestoavoidcreatingafire orexplosion and/or causing damage

to unit.

• To reduce risk of eIectrical shock, use extension cords specificaIIy marked

as suitable for outdoor appliances having eIectrical rating not Iess than

the rating of unit. Cord must be marked with suffix "W-A" (in Canada

"W"). Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Inspect exten- sion cord before use and repIace if

damaged. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in tine vottage resulting in loss of power and over-

heating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier the cord. (See

"SeIecting an extension cord")

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized pIug

(one blade is wider than the other) and

wilt require the use of a poIarized ex- tension cord, The appIiance plug witI fit

into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the ptug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the

plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct poIarized extension cord. A

polarized extension cord wilt require the use of a potarized wail outtet. This pIug will fit into the polarized wail outlet onty

one way. tf ptug does not fit fully into the watI outlet, reverse the ptug. tf the plug stilt does not fit, contact a qualified

electrician to instatl the proper wall out-

let. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension

cord plug in any way.

• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank ex-

tension cord to disconnect unit.

• Use cord retainer to prevent discon- nection of extension cord from unit.

See 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 a Sears Service Center,

• Keep the extension cord clear of op- erator and obstacles at ati 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 (GFCt) protection should be provided

on circuit or outlet to be used. Recep- tacles are available having built-in

GFCt protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

• inspect appliance cord before each use and if damaged have it repaired

by an authorized service facility.

UNIT SAFETY

• Before using trimmer make sure guard is in place and in working order.

• 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. This includes head parts that are cracked or chipped, guards, and any other part that is damaged.

• Do not repair unit yourself.

• Use onty .065" (1.6 ram) diameter recommended trimmer tine (see "Ac-

cessories"). Never use wire, rope, string etc.

• Use specified trimmer spool. Make sure spool is properly installed and

the cover is securety fastened.

• Use onty recommended replacement parts and accessories.

CUTTING SAFETY

• Inspect area to be cut. Remove ob-

jects (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.

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