Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN_ 4.0 Amp 13 Inch Cutting Path/.065 ELECTRIC / / / In. Line WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.799130 ® Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. For Call answers 7 am-7 • 1 to your questions about pm, this Sun product: pm, Mon-Sat; 10 am-7 =800=235=5878 Sears, Roebuck 530084022 01/30/98 and Co.
Limited Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY LINE TRIMMER 2 2 5 6 8 Service & Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Chart Spanish Parts Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC 9 9 10 11 Back WEEDWACKER _'R" 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.
sleeves, boots, andgloves. Donot gobarefoot orwear sandals. • Secure hairabove shoulder length. Secure orremove loose clothing and jewelry orclothing withloosely hangingties,straps, tassels, etc.They canbecaught inmoving parts. • Being fullycovered alsohelps protectyoufromdebris andpieces of toxicplants thrown byspinning line. • StayAlert. Donotoperate unitwhen youaretired,ill,orunderinfluence ofalcohol, drugs, ormedication. Watch whatyouaredoing; usecommonsense. • Avoid unintentional starting ofthe unit.
thrown orbecome entangled incut- • Store the unit so the blade cannot cause iniury. See "Extending the tinghead. • Donotoverreach orstand onunsta- line". • Store unit indoors in a high, dry place blesupport. Keep firmfooting and out of the reach of children. Store balance. unit unplugged. • Keep thecutting headbelow waist DOUBLE INSULATION level. Donotraisehandles above yourwaist. Cutting headcancome CONSTRUCTION dangerously close toyourbody.
CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents lowing list. Model 799130 • Trimmer • Shield against the fol- Examine parts for damage. damaged parts. Do not use NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-235-5878. ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. • Extend the tube until it snaps into place. ATTACHING THE SHIELD WARNING: The shield must be properly installed.
KNOW YOURTRIMMER READ THIS OPERATOR'S 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. Assist Handle Recessed Motor Housing Trigger Switch Plug J Cord Retainer Air Vents f Edge Guide SemFautomatic Head with .065" line.
CORRECT POSITION OPERATING the line to make contact. Do not force trimmer line into work area. Trimming 3 in. (8 cm: Above Ground \ EDGING Trimming Edging While edging allow the 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. Stand as shown and check for the following: • Operator wearing eye protection heavy clothing.
keepthelineparallel totheground. Avoid pressing theheadintothe ground asthiscanscalp theground anddamage thetool. Mowing SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotating line can be used for a quick and easy clean up.
• Insert oneendofthelineabout 1/2 Small inch(1cm)intothesmallholeinside Ho,e thespool. • Wind thelineevenly andtightly onto thespool. Windinthedirection ofthe arrow found onthespool. • Push thelineintothenotch, leaving Line in 3to5inches (7- 12cm)unwound. • Insert thelineintotheexitholeinthe hubasshown intheillustration. • Alignthenotch withthelineexithole. • Push thespoolintothehubuntilit snaps intoplace. • Pullthelineextending outside the hubtorelease itfromthenotch.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Semi-automatic head stops under a load or does not turn when switch is pressed= • Crowding trimmer line against material being cut. • Electrical failure. • Thrown circuit breaker • Debris stopping head • Allow tip of line to do the cutting. Line does not advance or breaks while cutting. • Line improperly routed in head. • Line improperly wound onto spool. • Incorrect line size • Not enough line outside of head.