Operator's Manual / / / I CRRFTSMRN°I 4.6 Amp 15 Inch Motor Cutting Path/.065 ELECTRIC In. Line WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.799452 ® Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. For Call answers 7 am-7 • Sears, 530088745 to your questions this product: pm, Mon-Sat; Sun,about 10 am-7 pm 1-800-235-5878 Roebuck 10/9/00 and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Warranty 2 Parts Available Safety Rules Statement 2 Storage Assembly Operation Maintenance 5 6 8 Troubleshooting Service & Adjustments 9 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 repair or replace it, free of charge.
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. Donotoperate unitwhen youaretired,ill,orunderinfluence ofalcohol, drugs, ormedication.
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. Keep firm footing and balance. • Keep the cutting head below waist level.
CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the following list. Model 358.799452 • Trimmer • Shield 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: If received as- sembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. • Extend the tube until it snaps place. ATTACHING _,WARNING: The shield must be properly installed.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER 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 Cord Retainer Trigger Button Motor Housing Switch J Edge Guide Air Vents Semi-automatic .065" line Twist and Edge Button . _ RECESSED PLUG The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach your extension cord to the unit.
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION EDGING POSITION You can press this button and twist the lower portion 180" into an edging position. Bu_on Trimming 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. Edging A ,i_ 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.
REPLACING THELINE 1, Remove thespool byfirmlypulling onthetapbutton. 2, Clean entire surface of hub and spool. Replace with a pre-wound spool (# 71-85837), or cut a length of 30 feet of .065" (1.6 mm) diameter Craftsman _) Pro Trimmer line. Use of heavier lines could overload the unit and damage unit. Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile. 4. Insert one end of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small hole inside the spool. 5.
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 Semi-automatic head stops under a Ioad 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. Line improperly routed in head. 2.
