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Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRN_
4.0 Amp
13 Inch Cutting Path/.065 In. Line
ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®
Model No.
358.799130
®
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WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; 10 am-7 pm, Sun
•1=800=235=5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
530084022 01/30/98
Limited Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 9
Safety Rules 2 Storage 9
Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Chart 10
Operation 6 Spanish 11
Maintenance 8 Parts Ordering Back
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER _'R"
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.
This warranty does not cover the nylon line.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELEC-
TRIC WEEDWACKER <_; LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN
THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dept. D/817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARNING: When using electric gar-
dening appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions must always be fallowed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
j_ Safety information
on the unit
This power unit can be dangerous!
Operator is responsible for following
unit and manual instructions and warn-
ings. Read entire Operator's Manual
before using unit! Be thoroughly famil-
iar with the controls and the proper use
of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit
to persons who read, understand, and
follow unit and manual wanrings and
instructions. Never allow children to
operate this unit.
DANGER: Never use blades orflailing
devices. Unit is designed for line trimmer
use only. Use of any other accessories
or attachments will increase the risk of
injury.
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WARNING: Trimmer line throws ob-
jects violently. You and others can be
blinded/injured. Wear safety glasses,
boots, and leg protection. Keep body
parts clear of rotating line.
Safety Glasses or similar eye protection
Boots
Keep children, bystanders, and ani-
mals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If ap-
proached stop unit immediately.
If situations occur which are not
covered in this manual, use care and
good judgement. If you need
assistance, call 1-800-235-5878
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating, or performing main-
tenance on your unit. (Safety glasses
are available.) Always wear face or
dust mask if operation is dusty. Al-
ways wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves,boots,andgloves.Donot
gobarefootorwearsandals.
• Securehairaboveshoulderlength.
Secureorremovelooseclothingand
jewelryorclothingwithlooselyhang-
ingties,straps,tassels,etc.They
canbecaughtinmovingparts.
• Beingfullycoveredalsohelpspro-
tectyoufromdebrisandpiecesof
toxicplantsthrownbyspinningline.
• StayAlert.Donotoperateunitwhen
youaretired,ill,orunderinfluence
ofalcohol,drugs,ormedication.
Watchwhatyouaredoing;usecom-
monsense.
• Avoidunintentionalstartingofthe
unit.Nevercarryunitwithyourfinger
ontheswitch.Besuretheswitchis
inoffpositionwhenconnectingex-
tensioncord.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Use a voltage supply as shown on
unit.
• Avoid dangerous environment. Don't
use appliances in damp or wet loca-
tions. Don't use in rain.
• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in the presence of flammable liq-
uids or gases to avoid creating a fire
or explosion and/or causing damage
to unit.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this equipment has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit only one way in a po-
larized outlet of the extension cord.
Ensure you have a polarized exten-
sion cord. The plug of the polarized
extension cord will fit into the outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install proper outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap-
pliances having electrical rating not
less than the rating of unit. Cord
must be marked with suffix "W-A" (in
Canada "W"). Make sure your exten-
sion cord is in good condition. In-
spect extension cord before use and
replace if damaged. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The lower the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
(See "Selecting an extension cord")
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the
unit by the extension cord or yank
extension cord to disconnect unit.
• Use cord retainer to prevent discon-
nection of extension cord from unit.
See "Attach the extension cord to
your trimmer" under the section titled
"OPERATION".
• Do not use the unit if the switch does
not turn the unit on and off properly.
Repairs to the switch must be made
by your Sears Service Center.
• Keep the extension cord clear of op-
erator and obstacles at all times. Do
not expose cords to heat, oil, water,
or sharp edges.
• To avoid the possibility of electric
shock, avoid body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences or pipes,
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protection should be provided
on circuit or outlet to be used. Re-
ceptacles are available having built-
in GFCI protection and may be used
for this measure of safety.
UNIT SAFETY
• Inspect unit before use. Replace
damaged parts. Make sure all han-
dles, guards, and fasteners are in
place and securely fastened. Parts
that are damaged must be repaired
or replaced by a Sears Service Cen-
ter. These include head parts that
are cracked, or chipped, guards, and
any other part that is damaged.
• Do not repair unit yourself.
• Use only .065" (1.65 mm) diameter
recommended trimmer line. (See
"Accessories") Never use wire, rope,
string etc.
• Use specified trimmer spool. Make
sure spool is properly installed and
all parts are securely fastened.
• Use only recommended replacement
parts and accessories.
CUTTING SAFETY
• Inspect area to be cut. Remove ob-
jects (rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, string, etc.) which can be
thrownorbecomeentangledincut-
tinghead.
• Donotoverreachorstandonunsta-
blesupport.Keepfirmfootingand
balance.
• Keepthecuttingheadbelowwaist
level.Donotraisehandlesabove
yourwaist.Cuttingheadcancome
dangerouslyclosetoyourbody.
• Keepawayfromspinningline.
• Useunitproperly.Useonlyfortrim-
ming,edging,scalping,andmowing.
Donotforceunit.Itwilldothejob
betterandwithlessriskofinjuryat
therateforwhichitwasdesigned.
• Useonlyindaylightoringoodartifi-
ciallight.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures. Keep cutting
line at proper length. Follow instruc-
tions for changing trimmer line.
• Have a_l service and maintenance
not explained in this manual per-
formed by a Sears Service Center to
avoid creating a hazard.
• Disconnect unit from the power sup-
ply before performing maintenance,
or when changing trimmer line.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with
water or any other liquid. Clean unit
and labels with a damp sponge.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
• Keep the air vents clean and free of
debris to avoid overheating the mo-
tor. Clean after each use.
TRANSPORTING AND
STO RAG E
• Stop the unit and disconnect the
power source when not in use.
• Carry the unit with motor stopped.
• Store the unit so the blade cannot
cause iniury. See "Extending the
line".
• Store unit indoors in a high, dry place
out of the reach of children. Store
unit unplugged.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is Double Insulated to help
protect against electric shock. Double
insulation construction consists of two
separate "layers" of electrical insula-
tion instead of grounding.
Tools built with this insulation system
are not intended to be grounded. No
grounding means is provided on this
unit, nor should a means of grounding
be added to this unit.
Safety precautions must be observed
when operating any electrical tool.
The double insulation system only pro-
vides added protection against injury
resulting from an internal electrical in-
sulation failure.
WARNING; All electrical repairs to
this unit, including housing, switch,
motor, etc., must be diagnosed and re-
paired by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double insu-
lated appliance must be recommended
by the manufacturer. A double insu-
lated appliance is marked with the
words "double insulation" or "douMe
insulated." The symbol (square within
a square) [] may also be marked on
the appliance. Failure to have the unit
repaired by qualified service personnel
can cause the double insulation
construction to become ineffective and
result in serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CARTONCONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 799130
• 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 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.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
• Loosen wing nut or knob on handle.
• Rotate the handle on the tube to an
upright position; place in a comfort-
able position and retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides par-
tial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and others.
Your unit is equipped with a line limiter,
which cuts excess line to the proper
length while running. The line limiter
(on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
• Align the installation arrow on the
shield with the arrow on the motor
housing.
• Insert the shield onto the motor
housing.
• Twist the shield until it snaps secure-
ly into place. Make sure the shield is
facing the back of the unit as illus-
trated on the front cover of this
manual.
CAUTION: Sharp blade.
Align installation arrows
J
shield in
direction of
arrow to assemble
KNOWYOURTRIMMER
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-
tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-
ence.
Assist Handle
Motor
Recessed Trigger Switch Housing
Plug J
Cord Retainer
Air Vents Edge
f Guide
Debris Shield
RECESSED PLUG
The recessed plug is where you attach
your extension cord to the unit.
TRIGGER SWITCH
The trigger switch is used to turn on
the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to
operate the unit.
LINE LIMITER
The line limiter cuts the cutting line to
the proper cutting length.
SemFautomatic
Head with .065" line.
Line Limiter
ASSIST HANDLE
The assist handle is used to help hold
and guide the unit.
SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD
The semi-automatic head holds the
cutting line and rotates during opera-
tion.
EDGE GUIDE
The edge guide protects the unit from
contacting the ground during edging.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specified
on your unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Extension Cord Gauge Chart
Length of Cord Gauge
25 Ft. 18 Gauge
50 Ft. 16 Gauge
100 Ft. 16 Gauge
Extension cords are available for this
unit.
ATTACH THE EXTENSION
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER
Loop your extension cord through the
handle and around the hook. Insure
the plug and cord are firmly and fully
engaged.
CORRECT OPERATING the line to make contact. Do not force
POSITION trimmer line into work area.
Trimming
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Trimming Edging
Stand as shown and check for the fol-
lowing:
• Operator wearing eye protection and
heavy clothing.
• Right hand holding handle.
• Unit below waist level.
• Use the left side for trimming so de-
bris is thrown away from the opera-
tor. Without operator bending over,
keep the line near and parallel to
ground (perpendicular when edging)
and not crowded into material being
cut.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping bottom of cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while
unit is running at full speed. A metal
blade attached to the shield will cut the
line to the proper length.
EDGING POSITION
You can press this button and twist the
lower portion 180 ° into an edging posi-
tion.
Button
WARNING: Always wear eye protec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocks or debris can ricochet or be
thrown into eyes and face and cause
blindness or other serious injury.
TRIMMING
Hold tile bottom of tile trimmer head
about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground
and at an angle. Allow only the tip of
3 in. (8 cm:
Above Ground
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 edg-
ing as objects can be thrown from the
trimmer line.
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Edging
SCALPING
The scalping technique removes un-
wanted vegetation. Hold the bottom of
the trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm)
above the ground and at an angle. Al-
low the tip of the line to strike the
ground around trees, posts, monu-
ments, etc. This technique increases
line wear.
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Scalping
MOWING
Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in
places conventional lawn mowers can-
not reach. In the mowing position,
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keepthelineparalleltotheground.
Avoidpressingtheheadintothe
groundasthiscanscalptheground
anddamagethetool.
Mowing //
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=
Sweeping
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for Loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Clean unit and labels
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
GENERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To re-
ceive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain unit as instruct-
ed in this manual. Various adjustments
will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Screws
• Debris Shield
• Edge Guide
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Refer replacement of damaged/worn
parts to your Sears Service Center.
• Trigger Switch - Ensure switch func-
tions properly by pressing and re-
leasing the trigger switch. Make sure
motor stops.
• Debris Shield - Discontinue use of
unit if debris shield is damaged.
CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
• Clean the unit using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
REPLACING THE LINE
• Remove tile spool by firmly pulling
on the tap button.
• 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 ram) 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.
• Insertoneendofthelineabout1/2
inch(1cm)intothesmallholeinside
thespool.
• Windthelineevenlyandtightlyonto
thespool.Windinthedirectionofthe
arrowfoundonthespool.
• Pushthelineintothenotch,leaving
3to5inches(7- 12cm)unwound.
• Insertthelineintotheexitholeinthe
hubasshownintheillustration.
• Alignthenotchwiththelineexithole.
• Pushthespoolintothehubuntilit
snapsintoplace.
• Pullthelineextendingoutsidethe
hubtoreleaseitfromthenotch.
Small
Ho,e Spool
Line in _ /7
Hub Line exit hole
USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS
REPLACEMENT PART PART NUMBER
Spool with .065" Pro Trimmer Line 71-85837
Assist Handle 530-402657
Bolt Carriage, 1/4-20 530-401989
Wing Nut 530-016152
Shield Assy. 530-402672
Edge Guide 530-402663
Screw, 10-16 X 1/2 H!-LO SEMS 530-015815
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea-
son or if it will not be used for 30 days
or more.
WARNING:
• Stop the unit and disconnect the
power source when not in use.
• Carry the unit with motor stopped.
• Store the unit so the line limiter blade
cannot cause injury.
• Store unit and extension cord in-
doors in a high, dry place out of the
reach of children. Store unit un-
plugged.
• Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentally cause injury.
TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART
REMEDY
• Allow tip of line to do the cutting.
• Contact your Sears Service Ctr.
• Check Breaker Box.
• Remove debris.
• Check line routing.
TROUBLE
Semi-automatic
head stops
under a load or
does not turn
when switch is
pressed=
Line does not
advance or
breaks while
cutting.
Line welds
onto spool=
Line releases
continuously.
Line usage is
excessive.
CAUSE
• Crowding trimmer line
against material being
cut.
• Electrical failure.
• Thrown circuit breaker
• Debris stopping head
• Line improperly
routed in head.
• Line improperly
wound onto spool.
• Incorrect line size
• Not enough line
outside of head.
• Dirt buildup on cover=
• Line size is incorrect.
• Incorrect spool.
• Line is being crowded
against material being
cut.
• Line improperly
routed in head.
• Spool damaged.
• Line improperly
routed in head.
• Line size is incorrect.
• Crowding line against
material being cut.
• Spool teeth worn
or damaged.
• Rewind line tightly and evenly.
• Use only .065 in. diameter line.
• Pull 4 Inches of line outside of
head.
• Clean cover.
• Use only .065 in. diameter line.
• Replace with correct spool.
• Cut with tip of line fully extended.
• Check line routing.
• Replace spool=
• Check line routing.
• Replace spool.
• Cut with tip of line fully extended.
• Replace Spool
Line pulls • Too little line outside • Remove cover and pull 4 inches
back into of head. of line outside of head.
head. • Line size incorrect= • Use only .065 in. diameter line=
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