IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away SEA/R8 Operator's Manual Model No. 358.798010 (10") 358.798090 (13") Always Wear Eye Protection CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 1-800-235-5878 Mon.Sat. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun.HOURS 10 a.m. (CST) - 7 p.m. I_ ® RRFTSMRN I ARNING READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND FOLLOWALL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. Sears_ Roebuck 530-083295 02/06/95 4.
SAFE'rY RULES I_ WARNING - WHEN USING ELECTRIC GARDENING APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL INJURY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 1 I OPERATOR SAFETY • To reduce the risk of electrical shock this equipment has a polarized plug. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet or exten• Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye sion cord only one way. (one blade is wider than the other).
SAFETY RULES _ DANGER THIS POWER UNIT CAN BE DANGEROUS! THIS UNIT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BLINDNESS TO THE OPERATOR AND OTHERS, WHEN USING AN ELECTRIC TRIMMER, THESE BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, FIRE, AND ELECTRIC SHOCK. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN BLINDNESS OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURY. THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchaseof a Sears CraftsmanElectricWeedwacker. It hasbeendesigned, engineeredand manufactured to give you the best possibledependability andperformance. Shouldyouexperience anyproblemsyoucannoteasily remedy,pleasecontactyour nearestSears Service Center/Department. Searshascompetent,welltrained techniciansandthe propertoolstoserviceor repairthis unit. Pleasereadandretainthis manual.Theinstructions will enableyouto assemble andmaintainyourunitproperly. Alwaysobservethe"SAFETY RULES.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ................................... Product Specifications .......................... Warranty ..................................... Accessories ................................... Assembly ..................................... Operation ..................................... 2 4 4 5 6 7 Customer Responsibilities ...................... Service and Adjustments ....................... Storage ..................................... 11 12 : 12 Trouble Shooting ..................
HARDWARE CONTENTS LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SiZE REMOVE WEEDWACKER FROM CARTON. • • • Remove loose parts included with Weedwacker. Remove all packing material. Check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts. TOOLS REQUIRED • O3erator's Manual None (1) ASSEMBLY i NOTE: Do not remove the tape secured to the line limiter. The tape will quickly wear off during trimmer use. EXTENSION CORD ATTACHMENT (Fig. 1 & 2) • Use only a 120 A.C.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR WEEDWACKER (Fig. 3) READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WEEDWACKER ®. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. RECESSED j'_'_'_- _ _t.=_ _ TRIGGER HANDLE oo.o.FA,NER" TR,GG ,ST.AND E \ A,.VENTS \\ \ MOTOR HOUS,NG tl/1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD (Underside of Debris Shield) "_"_-_"-CUTTING LINE Figure 3.
• ,,=l i i L OPERATION SAFETY & WARNING THE RAPIDLY MOVING LINE CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE THROWN VIOLENTLY. THE SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS. THE OPERATOR MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES. STAY CLEAR OF SPINNING LINE. ALWAYS WEAR HEAVY, LONG PANTS AND SHOES OR BOOTS. KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY. I Thrown t Eye Protection THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS AND CUT.
OPERATION STOPPING YOUR UNIT • Release the trigger switch. STARTING • YOUR ASSIST • • • UNIT Squeeze the trigger switch. OPERATING POSITION HANDLE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 5) Remove finger from trigger switch to turn off trimmer. Loosen wing nut. Slide assist handle up & down tube with left hand to a comfortable operating position. Tighten wing nut. • (Fig. 4) Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position and check for the following: • Operator wearing eye protection.
OPERATION OPERATING / USE T!PS • MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. Keep the ........ line parallel to the ground. (Fi 9. 7, 8, 9, & 10) WARNING DO NOT CROWD LINE WHEN CUTTING AROUND HARD OBJECTS (ROCKS, GRAVEL, FENCE POSTS, ETC), WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD, BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE LINE, OR BE THROWN CAUSING A SERIOUS HAZARD. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. THIS UNIT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR EDGING. NEVER LEAN OVER THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD.
CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service. Before Use Check for damaged or worn parts. X Check for loose fasteners and parts. X Clean unit and labets GENERAL After Use Service Dates X BEFORE EACH USE RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from thewarranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS LINE REPLACEMENT INSTALLING Cuting line may be replaced by one of two different methods: rewinding the existing spool or installing a prewound spool. ALWAYS USE RECOMMENDED J REPLACEMENT LINE. DO NOT USE WIRE_ OR METAL REINFORCED LINE - BROKEN WARNING PIECES CAN BECOME DANGEROUSf I MISSILES. REMOVING THE EXISTING Pull firmly on the tap button/spool to remove. Check the indexing teeth on the spool and hub for wear. If necessary, replace spool.
TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM CHART CAUSE Semi-automatic head stops under a load or does not turn when switch is pressed. REMEDY 1. Crowding trimmer line against material being cut. 2. Electrical failure. 3. Thrown circuit breaker. 4. Debris wrapped at semi-automatic head. 5 None ofthe above. t. 2. 3, 4. 5. , Line does not advance or breaks while cutting. Back trimmer head cut; allow tip of line Contact your Sears Check breaker box. Remove debris.
S_E S Operator's Manual Model No. 358.798010 358.798090 (10") (13") IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: REPAIR SERVICE 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) ORDERING PARTS 1-800-FON-PART 1-800-366-7278 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 1-800-235-5878 CRRFTSMgNo 3.0/3.3 AMP MOTOR 10"/13" Semi-Automatic Head ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER _ Each Electric Weedwacker ® has itsown model number, The model number for your unit will be found on a decal attached to the unit.