IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away_ 8E/A/R8 Operator's Manual Model No. 358.799080 A/ways Wear Eye Protection ® CRAFTSMAN ASSISTANCE 1-800-235-5878 Jl HOURS (CS_ II ' "°1 Mon.- Sat. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m, II s_".-lo _m--,7 p-m- J 1 |-I_ READ__THE__ oP_E___ TOR' s | | | | MANUAL ANDFOLLOWALL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN I-I J J 6 AMP MOTOR 16 Semi-Automatic Head ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ® • Assembly • Operation ... • Customer Res.p.
SAFETY RULES i WARNING - WHEN USING ELECTRIC GARDENING APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWEDTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL INJURY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATOR SAFETY .... cord oniy one way. (one bl_leiswlder than the o_er), lfthe plugdoes notfitfullyinthe outlet, reversethe plug. liltstilldoes notfit' contaota q uaiifiedelectricianto install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. UNIT SAFETY • inspect entire unit before each use.
SAFETY RULES _b 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 BIJNDNESS 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 Craftsman E/eotric Weedwaoker. It hasbeendesigned, PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. Sears has competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual.
HI II1[1111 IIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIII II II IIIIIIIII II IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I I TABLE OF CONTENTS IIIIIII II I IIIIIIIIIIIII IIIII Safety Rules ................................... 2 Product Specifications .......................... 4 Warranty ..................................... 4 Accessories ................................... 5 Assembly ..................................... 6 Operation ...................... ...............
HARDWARE CONTENTS LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SiZE REMOVE WEEDWACKER CARTON. FROM Shield (1) , • • ,/ Remove loose parts included wfth Weedwacker. Remove all packing material Check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts. TOOLS • Wing Nut (1) REQUIRED None Operator's Manual (1) ASSEMBLY = = A'I-t'ACH THE SHIELD. (Fig. 1) & WARNING The shield must be propedy installed.
,===H i|==1 ,,,= =11 === i i i i IH =1 ASSEMBLY ,1111 i = , .,,,.,,.,,111 CHECK LIST • Check all fastenem. Make sure they are tight and there are no loose parts. • Checkthe position of the assist handle and trigger handle for operating comfort. • Make sure your extension cord is marked with a suffixof =W-A".{in Canada W'_). • Make sure the semi-automatic head is properly assembled and securely fastened.
, H ,,l=u H= H, i = OPERATION ,,,,,,,.,, .......... KNOW YOUR WEEDWACKER (Fig. 4) READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WEEDWACKER ®. Compare the iflustrationswith your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manuel for future reference.
i i H ii i.ii i ,,i ii ,H,,H H I I I OPERATION SAFETY ,,,,,,,,, ,,,, ,,,, iii & 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 HEAV_, LONG PANTS AND SHOES OR BOOTS. KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY. r Eye Protection i OPERATOR iii SAFETY Always wear a face safety shield or goggles.
= i = =,= = = OPERATION = STOPPING * ,=,,,,,,=i =,, :::::::::::::::::::::::::: i i YOUR UNIT ASSIST HANDLE ADJUSTMENT Release the trigger switch. POSITION (Fig. 5) Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position and check for the following: • Operator weadng eye protection. • (Fig. 6) • Remove finger from trigger switch to turn off trimmer. • Loosen wing nut. • Rotate the Assist Handle intoan upright position. • Tighten wing nut. STARTING YOUR UNIT • Squeeze the triggerswitch.
i, i i, i IIH,IH I, H OPERATION i i ,m i OPERATING i / USE TIPS ii DO NOT CROWD LINE WHEN CUTTING WARNINGHARD OBJECTS (ROCKS, AROUND 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. ROCKS OR DEBRIS CAN RICOCHET OR BE THROWN INTO EYES AND FACE AND CAUSE BLINDNESS OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURY.
= CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE i ¸ Fill in da_esas you complete regular service. ii Before Use Check for damaged or worn parts. X Check for loose fasteners and parts. ,[i ,,,Him llJ I X After Use Service Dates ill ii illl ill ii ii X Clean unit and labels GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USE The warranty on this unitdoes not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
i ,i ii i • ,,,IHIII iiiiiiiii ii • i i ,11,,,111 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS LINE REPLACEMENT INS Cutting line may be replaced by one of two different methods: rewinding the existing spool or installinga prewound spool. WARNING TAL LING THE SPOOL (Fig. 12 & 13) i THE EXISTING I * Insert line into hub as shown. * - Align the notch with the line exit hole. Push spool into the hub until it snaps into place. • Pullthe line to release it from the notch in the spool.
.............................................................. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CHART CAUSE Semi-automatic head stops under a load or does not turn when switch is pressed. L_ .... REMEDY ....... 1. Crowding trimmer line against matedai being cut. 2. Electrical failure. 3. Thrown circuit breaker. 4. Debris wrapped at semi-automatic head. 5 None of the above. 1. Back trimmer head away from grass being cut; allow tip of line to do the cutting. 2.
SF_A/ $ Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 6.0 AMP MOTOR 16 Inch Semi-Automatic Head ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER _ Model No. 35e.799o8o (18") IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: Each ElectricWeedwacker ® has its own model number.The model number for your unit will be found on a decal attached to the unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered through Seam, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores.
