Craftsman 358799270 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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4.5 Amp
14 InchCutting Path/.065 In. Line

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358.799270

Read and foi[o_; all SafetyRules and Operating

WARNING:

Instructions before first use of this product.

For answers to your quest!onsabout this product:

Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat, 10 am--7 pm, Sun

• 1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Cerltr_l "rlffm)

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

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Umited Warranty Statement ..... 2

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

Assembly ........ , .......... , . 5

Operation ..................... 6

Maintenance ................... 8

Service & Adjustments .......... 8

Storage ...................... 10

Troubleshooting Chart ......... 10

Spanish ...................... 11

Parts Ordedng .............. Back

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®
LINE TRIMMER

If thisCraftsman ElectdcWeedwacker ® Line Tdmmer fails to perform propedy
due to a defect in material or workmanshipwithin(1) one year fromthe date of
purchase,Sears will repairor replace it, free ofcharge.

This warranty does not cover the nylon line.

WARRANTY SERVICE ISAVAILABLEBY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELEC-
TRIC WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN

THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rights

whichvary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dept. D/817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING: When using electric gar-

dening appliances, basic safetypreo
cautions must always be followed to
reduce the dsk of fire, electric shock,

and sedous injury. Read and follow all
instructions•

._ Safety information

This power unit can be dangerous!

Operator is responsible for following
unit.and manual instructions and warn-

ings. Read entire Operator's Manual
before using unit! Be thoroughly famil-

iar with the controls and the proper usa
of the unit. Restdct the use of this unit

to persons who read, understand, and
follow unit and manual warnings and

instructions. Never allow children to

operate 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 dsk of

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on the unit

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WARNING: Tdmmer linethrows Ob-
jects violently•Youand otherscan be

blinded/injured.Wear safety glasses,
boots, and leg protection.Keep body

parts clear of rotatingline.

Safety

Boots

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 judgemenL Ifyou 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 onyour unit. (Safety glasses
are available.) Alwayswear face or
dustmask ifoperationis dusty.Al-
ways wear heavy, longpants, long

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

• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelry or clothing with loosely ha0g-

ing ties, straps, taseel_, etc..The-y
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, upset, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or

medication. Watch what you are do-
ing; usa common sense.

• 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 loca-

tions. 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 dsk of electrical shock,
this appliance has a polarized plug

(one blade is wider than the other) and

will require the use of a polarized ex-
tension cord. The appliance plug will fit

into a polarized extension cord only
one way. Ifthe plug does notfit fully

into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain

a ooA_ct polarized extension cord. A
polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized Wall OutleL This
plug will fit into the polarized wail outlet
only one way. If plug does net fit fully

into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If
the plug stilldoes not fit, contact a

qualified electrician to install the proper
wall outlet. Do not change the equip-

ment plug, extension cord receptacle,

or extension cord plug in any way.

• To reduce risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap-
plia_-"e_ 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 lose of power
and overheating. If 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.

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

See =Attach the extension cord to
your tdmmer" under the section titled

=OPERATION'.

• 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 provided

on circuit or outlet to be used. Re-
ceptacles 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, shields, and fasteners
are in place and securely fastened.

Pads that are damaged must be re-

paired or replaced by a Sears SeP
vice Center. These include head

pads that are cracked or chipped,
guards, shields, or any other part
that is damaged.

• Do not repair unit yourself.

• Use only .065" (1.65 ram) diameter

recommended trimmer line (see
"Service and Adjustments'). Never
use wire, rope, string etc.

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

all parts are securely fastened.

• Use only recommended replacement

parts and accessodes.

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 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. Cuffing head can come
dangerously close to your body.

• Keep away from spinning line.

• Use unit propedy. Use only for tdm-

ruing, edging, scalping, and mowing.

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

• 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.

• 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

from debds to avoid overheating the

motor. Clean after each use.

TRANSPORTING AND
STORAGE

• Stop the unitand disconnectthe

power sourcewhen not in use.

• Carrythe unitwith motorstopped.

• Store the unitso the linelimiterblade

cannot cause injury.

• Store unitindoorsina high,dry place

out ofthe reach of children.Store
unitunplugged.

DOUBLE INSULATION

CONSTRUCTION
This unit is Double Insulatedto help

protectagainst electric shock. Double
insulationconstructionconsistsof two

separate "layers"of electdcal insula-

tion instead of grounding.
Tools builtwith thisinsulationsystem

are notintended to be grounded.No
groundingmeans is providedon 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 provides

added protection against injury result-
ing from an intemal alectdcal insulation

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 and

result in sedous injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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