Craftsman 358799200 User Manual ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER Manuals And Guides L0906091
CRAFTSMAN Line Trimmers/Weedwackers, Electric Manual L0906091 CRAFTSMAN Line Trimmers/Weedwackers, Electric Owner's Manual, CRAFTSMAN Line Trimmers/Weedwackers, Electric installation guides
User Manual: Craftsman 358799200 358799200 CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER - Manuals and Guides View the owners manual for your CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER #358799200. Home:Lawn & Garden Parts:Craftsman Parts:358799200 Craftsman Grass trimmer (weed wacker) Manual
Open the PDF directly: View PDF 
.
Page Count: 9
| Download | |
| Open PDF In Browser | View PDF |
Instruction Manual I CRRFTSMRN°I 3.8 Amp Motor 12 Inch Cutting Path/.065 ELECTRIC In. Line WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.799201 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol ® 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., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun. 1-800-235-5878 Sears, Roebuck 530088743 10/1/01 (Hours listed are Central Time) 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 8 Parts Ordering 9 9 Table 9 Spanish 10 Back Cover FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER If this Craftsman Electric Weedwacker c_ 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 replace it free of charge. This warranty does not cover the nylon line. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER _: LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER 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., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Q@© _WARNIN_I: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions. _" _WARNIN_I: Trimmer line throws objects 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 ON THE UNIT SAFETY INFORMATION This power unit The operator is ing the warnings this manual and can be dangerous! responsible for followand instructions in on the unit. Read en- tire instruction manual before using unit! Be thoroughly familiar 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 warnings and instructions. Never allow children to operate this unit. Close attention is necessary when used near children. Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If approached 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 maintenance on your unit. (Safety glasses are available.) Always wear face or A _1_ DANGER: Never use blades, wire, or flailing devices. Unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury. 2 dustmaskifoperation isdusty. Always wearheavy, longpants, long 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 what youaredoing; usecommonsense. • Avoid unintentional starting ofthe unit.Never carryunitwithyourfinger ontheswitch. Besuretheswitch is intheoffposition when connecting anextension cord. ELECTRICAL SAFETY equipment plug, extension cordreceptacle, orextension cord pluginanyway. • Toreduce riskofelectrical shock, useextension cords specifically marked assuitable foroutdoor appliances having electrical rating not lessthantherating ofunit.Cord must bemarked withsuffix "W-A"(in Canada "W"). Make sureyourextensioncordisingoodcondition. Inspectextension cordbefore useand replace ifdamaged. Donotusea damaged cord.Cord insulation must beintact withnocracks ordeterioration.Plug connectors must beundamaged. Anundersized extension cordwillcause adropinlinevoltage resulting inlossofpower andoverheating. Ifindoubt, usethenext heavier gauge. Thelower thegauge number, theheavier thecord(see SELECT ANEXTENSION CORD). Do notusemultiple cords. • Donotabuse cord.Never carrythe unit b ythe extension cord oryank _WARNING:Avoid adangerous extension cord todisconnect unit. environment. Toreduce theriskof • Use cord retainer toprevent disconelectrical shock, donotuseinrain,in nection ofextension cordfromunit. damp orwetlocations, oraround SeeATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD swimming pools, hottubs,etc.Donot TOYOUR TRIMMER under thesection expose tosnow, rain,orwater toavoid titledOPERATION. thepossibility ofelectrical shock. • Donotusetheunitiftheswitch does • Use voltage supply asshown onthe notturntheunitonandoffproperly. Repairs totheswitch must bemade nameplate oftheunit. byyourSears Service Center. • Avoid dangerous situations. Donot theextension cordclear ofopuseinthepresence offlammable liq- • Keep erator andobstacles atalltimes.Do uidsorgases toavoid creating afire orexplosion and/or causing damage notexpose cords toheat, oil,water, tounit. orsharp edges. • Toreduce theriskofelectrical shock, • Toavoid thepossibility ofelectric avoid bodycontact withany thisappliance hasapolarized plug(one shock, conductor, suchasmetal blade iswider than theother) andwillre- grounded orpipes. quire theuseofa polarized extension fences Fault Circuit Interrupter cord. Theappliance plug willfitintoapo- • Ground larized extension cordonlyoneway.If (GFCI) protection should beprovided oroutlet tobeused.Retheplugdoes notfitfullyintotheexten- oncircuit areavailable having builtsioncord,reverse theplug.Iftheplug ceptacles andmaybeused stilldoes notfit,obtain a correct polar- inGFClprotection ofsafety. izedextension cord. Apolarized exten- forthismeasure sioncord willrequire theuseofapolar- UNIT SAFETY izedwalloutlet. Thisplugwillfitintothe • Inspect unit before use. Replace polarized walloutlet onlyoneway.Ifthe damaged parts. Make sure all hanplugdoes notfitfully intothewalloutlet, dles, guards, and fasteners are in reverse theplug. Iftheplugstilldoes not place and securely fastened. Parts fit,contact aqualified electrician toinstall that are damaged must be repaired theproper walloutlet. Donotchange the or replaced by a Sears Service Cen- ter.These include headpartsthat fromoilandgrease. arecracked orchipped, guards, and • Keep theairventsclean andfreeof anyother partthatisdamaged. debris toavoidoverheating themotor.Clean aftereachuse. • Donotrepair unityourself. • Useonly.065" (1.65 mm)diameter TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE recommended trimmer line(see • Stop the unit and disconnect the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS). Never power source when not in use. usewire,rope, string etc. • Carry the unit with motor stopped. • Usespecified trimmer spool.Make • Store the unit so the line limiter blade surespool isproperly installed and (on underside of shield) cannot allparts aresecurely fastened. cause injury. • UseonlyCraftsman replacement • Store unit indoors in a high, dry place partsandaccessories asrecomout of the reach of children. Store mended. unit unplugged. DOUBLE INSULATION CUTTING SAFETY • Inspect areatobecut.Remove ob- CONSTRUCTION This unit is double insulated to help jects(rocks, broken glass, nails, protect against electric shock. Double wire,string, etc.)which canbe thrown orbecome entangled incut- insulation construction consists of two separate "layers" of electrical insulatinghead. • Donotoverreach orstand onunsta- tion instead of grounding. blesupport. Keep firmfooting and Tools built with this insulation system balance. are not intended to be grounded. No • Keep thecutting headbelow waist grounding means is provided on this level. Donotraise handles above unit, nor should a means of grounding yourwaist. Cutting headcancome be added to this unit. As a result, the dangerously close toyourbody. extension cord used with your unit can • Keep away fromcutting headand be plugged into any polarized 120 volt spinning line. electrical outlet. • Useunitproperly. Useonlyfortrim- Safety precautions must be observed ming, scalping, andmowing. Donot when operating any electrical tool. forceunit.Itwilldothejobbetter double insulation system only proandwithlessriskofinjury attherate The vides added protection against injury forwhich itwasdesigned. from an internal electrical in• Useonlyindaylight oringoodartifi- resulting sulation failure. ciallight. MAINTENANCE SAFETY ,_WARNING: All electrical repairs to this unit, including housing, switch, _WARNIN_I:Disconnect unitfrom motor, etc., must be diagnosed and rethepower supply before performing paired by qualified service personnel. maintenance, orwhenchanging trim- Replacement parts for a double insumerline. lated appliance must be recommended by the manufacturer and identical to • Maintain unitaccording torecom- the they replace. A double insumended procedures. Keep cutting latedparts is marked with the lineatproper length. Follow instruc- words appliance "double insulation" or "double tionsforchanging trimmer line. • Have allservice andmaintenance insulated". The symbol (square within a square) [] may also be marked on notexplained inthismanual perappliance. Failure to have the unit formed byaSears Service Center to the repaired by Sears service personnel avoid creating ahazard. can cause the double insulation • Never douse orsquirt theunitwith to become ineffective and water oranyother liquid.Clean unit construction result in serious injury. andlabels withadamp sponge. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Keep handles dry,clean, andfree CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against thefollowing list. Model 358,799201 • Trimmer • Shield 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 ,_/LWARNING: 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 into place. ADJUSTING THE HANDLE 1. Loosen wing nut or knob on handle. 2. Rotate the handle on the tube to an upright position; place in a comfortable position and retighten wing nut. ATTACHING ,_WARNING: THE SHIELD The shield must be properly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others. Your unit is equipped with a line limiter blade, which cuts excess line to the proper length while running. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you. NOTE: If shield is not properly installed, damage to unit (including motor failure) will result. 1. Align the installation arrow on the shield with the installation arrow on the motor housing (see illustration below). 2. Insert the shield onto the motor housing. Ensure cutting line remains free to rotate and is not caught between the shield and the motor housing. 3. Twist the shield as illustrated until it snaps securely into place. Make sure the shield is facing the back of the unit as shown on the front cover of this manual. ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS Twist shield in direction of arrow to assemble CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare theillustrations withyourunittofamiliarize yourself withthelocation of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Trigger Handle \ _,_ ........ Assist Handle Motor / Recessed Plug Housing Trigger Switch Semi-automatic Head with .065" Trimmer Line i Air Cord Retainer Vents /- J /- Tap Debris Shield ......-" -_"_ RECESSED PLUG ASSIST 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 BLADE The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cutting line to the proper cutting length. OPERATING Button ...... Line Limiter Blade HANDLE The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold and guide the unit. SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD The SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD holds cutting line and rotates during operation. TAP BUTTON The TAP BUTTON is used to advance the cutting line during operation and to remove the spool during line replacement. INSTRUCTIONS Use only a voltage supply as specified on your unit. SELECT AN EXTENSION Extension Length CORD Cord Gauge Chart of Cord 25 Ft. (7.5 m) 50 Ft. (15 m) 100 Ft. (30 m) Gauge CORRECT OPERATING 18 Gauge 16 Gauge 16 Gauge Extension cords are available unit at Sears. ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER for this Loop your extension cord through the handle and around the hook as shown. Ensure the plug and cord are firmly and fully engaged. Trimming POSITION _WARNING: Always wear eye protection. 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. around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique increases line wear. Scalping When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following: • Wear eye protection and heavy clothing. • Hold trigger handle with right hand and assist handle with left hand. • Keep unit below waist level. • Cut from your right to your left to ensure debris is thrown away from you. Without bending over, keep line near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut. ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE Advance line by tapping bottom of cutting 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. TRIMMING Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to make contact. Do not force trimmer line into work area. Trimming / 3 in. (8 cm) Above Ground SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool. 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 WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK Check for loose fasteners and parts Check for damaged WHEN TO PERFORM Before each use or worn parts Before each use Inspect and clean unit and labels GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. BEFORE EACH USE CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS • Housing Screws • Assist Handle Screws • Debris Shield REPLACING THE LINE 1. Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the tap button. 2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 3. 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 and damage unit. Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile. 4. Insert one end ofthe line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small hole inside the spool. 5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow found on the spool. 6. Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) unwound. 7. Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub as shown in the illustration. maintenance. After each use CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact Sears Service Center for replacement of damaged or worn parts. • Trigger Switch - Ensure switch functions properly by pressing and releasing the trigger switch. Make sure motor stops. • Debris Shield - Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged. AFTER EACH USE INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS • After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. • Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. 8. Align the notch with the line exit hole. 9. Push the spool into the hub until it snaps into place. 10. Pull on the line extending outside the hub to release it from the notch; otherwise, the unit will not function properly. Small Hole_ //7//_2*Z_'_ / -"_
Source Exif Data:File Type : PDF File Type Extension : pdf MIME Type : application/pdf PDF Version : 1.2 Linearized : No Page Count : 9 Page Layout : SinglePage Page Mode : UseNone Producer : Goby Monitor Application version 4, 0, 0, 13 Create Date : Sat Jun 13 04:19:45 2009 Author : Title : Subject :EXIF Metadata provided by EXIF.tools