Instruction Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 4.6 Amp Motor / 0.080 In. Line ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.745320 • 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, 530165790 to your questions this product: pm, Mon-Sat; Sun,about 10 am-7 pm 1-800-235-5878 Roebuck 1/25/05 (Hours and Co., Hoffman listed are Central Estates, Time) IL 60179 U.S.A.
Warranty Statement Safety Rules 2 2 Parts Available Storage Assembly Operation Maintenance 5 6 8 Troubleshooting Service & Adjustments 8 Parts Ordering FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY LINE TRIMMER 9 9 Table 10 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.
available.) Always wear faceordust • To reduce risk of electrical shock, mask ifoperation isdusty. Always use extension cords specifically wear heavy, longpants, longsleeves, marked as suitable for outdoor apboots, andgloves. Donotgobarefoot pliances having electrical rating not orwear sandals. less than the rating of unit. Cord • Secure hairabove shoulder length. must be marked with suffix "W-A" (in Secure orremove loose clothing Canada "W").
• Donotrepair unityourself. • UseonlyCraftsman_ brand trimmer line(seeSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS). Never usewire,rope, string, etc. • Usespecified trimmer spool.Make surespool isproperly installed and allparts aresecurely fastened. • UseonlyCraftsman replacement parts a nd accessories 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 against the following list. Model 358.745320 • Trimmer • Shield • Assist handle with wing nut and bolt • Container of 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. NOTE: Edge guide must be positioned on shield prior to installation on motor housing (see following illustration).
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 Assist Handle ? ,jr ......
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION EDGING POSITION You can press this button and twist the lower portion 180" counterclockwise into an edging position. EDGING While edging allow tile tip of the line to make contact. Do not force the line. The edge guard helps protect the unit and keeps the unit from contacting the ground. Take extra caution while edging as objects can be thrown from the trimmer line. d Trimming Edging A m_, WARNING: Always wear eye protection. Never lean over the trimmer head.
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.
5. Positioning Tunnel 4. Line glide plate Pull the line and make sure the line is against the hub and extended full through the positioning tunnels. Line against the hub Correctly installed line will be the same length on both ends. CAUTION: If line is installed incorrectly, the cutting head will not function properly and damage to the unit may occur, NOTE: Line glide plate must be installed in cutting head before inserting new line.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from tile power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Trimmer head stops under a load or does not turn when switch is pressed. 1. Crowdh_g line against material being cut. 2. Electrical failure. 1. Allow tip of line to do the cutth_g. Line breaks while cutting, 1. Une improperly routed in head. 2. Incorrect line size 3.
