Operator's Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 4.0 Amp Motor 13 Inch Cutting Path/.065 ELECTRIC In. Line WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.799461 @ WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. For answers Call 7 am-7 to your questions about this product: pm, Mon-Sat; 10 am-7 pm, Sun 1-800-235-5878 Sears, 530088611 Roebuck 10/9/00 and Co., Hoffman (Hours listed are Central Time) Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Warranty 2 Parts Available Safety Rules Statement 2 Storage Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 5 6 8 9 Troubleshooting 9 9 Table Spanish Parts Ordering 10 11 Back Cover FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER 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.
dusty. Always wearheavy, 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. Watch what youaredoing; usecommonsense.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS). Nev- TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE erusewire, rope, string etc. • Stop the unit and disconnect the • Usespecified trimmer spool.Make power source when not in use. surespool isproperly installed and • Carry the unit with motor stopped. allparts aresecurely fastened. • Store the unit so the line limiter • Useonlyrecommended replaceblade (on underside of shield) canmentparts andaccessories. not cause injury.
CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the following list. Model 358.799461 • Trimmer • Shield • Cutting line dispenser with extra 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. ASSEMBLY '_WARNING: If received as- ATTACHING dBbWARNING: The shield must be properly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare theillustrations withyourunittofamiliarize yourself withthelocation of the various controls and adjustments. ence. Plug _ Save this manual for future refer- t'_ Assist Handle Cord Retainer Motor Housing Bu_on Trigger Switch J Edge Guide Air Vents Semi-automatic Head with .
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION EDGING POSITION You can press this button and twist the lower portion 180 ° into an edging position. Button Trimming Edging _WARNING:Always weareye protection. Never leanoverthetrimmerhead. Rocks ordebris canricochetorbethrown intoeyes andface andcause blindness orother serious injury. When operating unit,stand asshown andcheck forthefollowing: • Wear eyeprotection andheavy clothing. • Hold trigger handle withrighthand andassist handle withlefthand.
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 ofhuband spool. 3. Replace withapre-wound spool (#71-85837), orcutalength of30 feetof.065"(1.6mm)diameter Craftsman® ProTrimmer line.Use ofheavier linescould overload the unitanddamage unit.Never use wire, rope, string, etc.,which can break offandbecome adangerousmissile. 4. Insert oneendofthelineabout 1/2 inch(1cm)intothesmallholeinsidethespool. 5. Windthelineevenly andtightly ontothespool.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE ,_WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE Semi-automatic head stops under a load or does not turn when switch is pressed. Line does not CAUSE 1. Crowding trimmer line against material being cut. 2. Electrical failure. 3. Thrown circuit breaker. 4. Debris stopping head. REMEDY 1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting. 2.
