Craftsman 358799461 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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4.0 Amp Motor
13 Inch Cutting Path/.065 In. Line

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358.799461

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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; 10 am-7 pm, Sun

1-800-235-5878 (HourslistedareCentralTime)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

530088611 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 SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC

WEEDWACKER :R LINETRIMMER 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

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m_WARNIN_I: 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.

_ AFETY INFORMATIONON THE UNIT

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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 or similar eye 3rotection

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-

trols 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 necesary

when used near children.
dI_DAN_IER" 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.

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
face or dust mask if operation is

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.

ELECTRICALSAFETY

,_/kWARNING: 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 the plug still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper wall outlet. Do not

change the equipment plug, exten-
sion 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 ATTACH THE ENTENSlON CORD
TO YOUR TRIMMER under the sec-
tion 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 pro-

vided on circuit or outlet to be used.
Receptacles are available having
built-in GFCl 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