Instruction Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 4.0 Amp 13 Inch Motor Cutting Path/0.065 ELECTRIC In. Line WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.745130 • Safety • • • Assembly Operation Maintenance • Espa6ol ® Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. For Call answers 7 am-7 • Sears, 530088996 to your questions this product: pm, Mon-Sat; Sun,about 10 am-7 pm 1-800-235-5878 Roebuck 10/16_01 (Hours and Co.
Warranty 2 Parts Available Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Statement 2 5 6 8 Storage Troubleshooting Service & Adjustments 9 Parts Ordering FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY LINE TRIMMER 9 9 10 Table Spanish ON CRAFTSMAN 11 Back Cover ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ® 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 replace it free of charge.
glasses areavailable.) Always wear faceordustmask ifoperation is dusty. Always wear heavy, long pants, longsleeves, boots, and gloves. Donotgobarefoot orwear sandals. • Secure hairabove shoulder length. Secure orremove loose clothing andjewelry orclothing withloosely hanging ties,straps, tassels, etc. Theycanbecaught inmoving parts. • Being fullycovered alsohelps protectyoufromdebris andpieces of toxicplants thrown byspinning line. • StayAlert.
• Useonly0.065 in.(1.65 mm)diameterrecommended trimmer line(see SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS). Neverusewire,rope, string, etc. • Usespecified trimmer spool.Make surespool isproperly installed and allparts aresecurely fastened. • UseonlyCraftsman replacement partsandaccessories asrecommended. CUTTING SAFETY • Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in cutting head. • Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents lowing list. Model 358.745130 • Trimmer • Shield against the fol- • Cutting Line Dispenser (with extra line) 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: NOTE: Edge guide must be positioned on shield prior to installation on motor housing (see following illustration). Edge Guide Shield 1.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THiS iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Trigger Switch ._._,:_CT._. /:,_ Assist Handle • __z'._. . _........." C:*--.. {_i",/ Cord _>_" / He[alner Recessed Twist and Edge Button _'*'"-2:: ........ "-." j ....... r Motor Housing / --}('__-"> :. = ........ ,_ _ _.................. "" .
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION EDGING POSITION You can press this button and twist the lower portion 180" counterclockwise into an edging position. ........................ r---_:_ ;'7j ::]7:7............ [ Y ...................... , bd Butt'on d Trimming Edging WARNING: Always wear eye protection. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury.
MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool. _t_, ,_ Sweeping _"*W_.. "_,'_,_..._, CUSTOMER SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotating line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side.
REPLACING THELINE 1. Remove thespool byfirmlypulling onthetapbutton. 2. Clean entire surface of hub and 3. spool. Replace with a pre-wound spool (#71-85837), or cut a length of 30 feet of 0.065" (1.65 mm) diameter Craftsman') Pro Trimmer line. Use of heavier lines could overload and damage unit. Ai_ WARNING: 8. Align the notch with the line exit hole. 9. Push the spool into the hub until it snaps into place. 10.
TROUBLESHOOTING _WARNING: performing quire TABLE Always stop unit and disconnect from tile power source before all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that re- unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE Trimmer head stops under a load or does not turn when switch is pressed. 1. Crowding trimmer line against material being cut. 2. Electrical failure. 3. Thrown circuit breaker. 4. Debris stopping head. Line does not advance or breaks while cutting, 1. Une improperly routed in head. 2.
