Craftsman 358.799452 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

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4.6 Amp Motor

15 Inch Cutting Path/.065 In. Line

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358.799452

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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 U.S.A.

530088745 10/9/00

Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 9
Safety Rules 2 Storage 9
Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Table 10

Operation 6
Maintenance 8 Spanish 11

Service & Adjustments 9 Parts Ordering Back Cover

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 (1) 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 SE[::iVlOE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC

WEEDWAOKER '_ LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CEN-
TER 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., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

all, WARNING: When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety

precautions must always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and serious injury= Read and

follow all instructions=

/.,_j_ SAFETY INFORMATIONON THE UNIT

This power unit can be dangerous!

Operator is responsible for following
the warnings and instructions in this

manual and on the unit. Read entire
Operator's Manual before using unit!

Be thoroughly familiar with the con-

trois and the proper use of the unit.

Restrict the use of this unit to persons

who read, understand, and follow unit
and manual warnings and instruc-

tions. Never allow children to operate
this unit. Close attention is necessary

when used near children.

all, DANGER: Never use blades 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.

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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 Glasses orsimilar eye protection

Boots

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

proached stop unit immediately.

If situations occur which are not cov-
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgement. If you need assis-

tance, 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

2

faceordustmaskifoperationis
dusty.Alwayswearheavy,long

pants,longsleeves,boots,and
gloves.Donotgobarefootorwear

sandals.

• Securehairaboveshoulderlength.
Secureorremovelooseclothing

andjewelryorclothingwithloosely
hangingties,straps,tassels,etc.

Theycanbecaughtinmovingparts.

• Beingfullycoveredalsohelpspro-
tectyoufromdebrisandpiecesof

toxicplantsthrownbyspinningline.

• StayAlert.Donotoperateunitwhen
youaretired,ill,orunderinfluence

ofalcohol,drugs,ormedication.
Watchwhatyouaredoing;usecom-

monsense.

• Avoidunintentionalstartingofthe
unit.Nevercarryunitwithyourfin-
gerontheswitch.Besurethe

switchisinOFFpositionwhencon-
nectingextensioncord.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

'_ WARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of

electrical shock, do not use in rain, in
damp or wet locations, or around

swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid

the possibility of electrical shock.

• Use a voltage supply as shown on
unit.

• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in the presence of flammable

liquids 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 polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than

the other) and will require the use of
a polarized extension cord. The ap-

pliance plug will fit into a polarized
extension cord only one way. If the

plug does not fit fully into the exten-
sion cord, reverse the plug. If the
plug still does not fit, obtain a correct

polarized extension cord. A polar-
ized extension cord will require the
use of a polarized wall outlet. This

plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. If plug does not
fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact

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

the equipment 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-
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. Do not use a
damaged cord. Cord insulation

must be intact with no cracks or de-
terioration. Plug connectors must be

undamaged. An undersized exten-
sion cord will cause a drop in line

voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The lower the

gauge number, the heavier the cord

(see SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD).

Do not use multiple cords.

• 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 Aqq-ACH THE EXTENSION CORD
TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERA-
TION 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 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 pro-

vided on circuit or outlet to be used.

Receptacles 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, 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 line. (See