Instruction Manual I CRAFTSMAN°I 4.0 Amp Motor Cutting Path/0.065 13 Inch ELECTRIC In. Line WEEDWACKER ® Model No. 358.745290 • Safety • Assembly • • Operation Maintenance • Espar_ol Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. For Call answers 7 am-7 • to your questions about pm, this Sun product: pm, Mon-Sat; 10 am-7 1-800-235-5878 Sears, 530164371 Roebuck 11/7/03 and Co.
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 ER ® LINE TRIMMER 9 9 Table 10 Spanish ON CRAFTSMAN 11 Back Cover ® ELECTRIC WEEDWACK- 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 replace it free of charge.
glasses areavailable.) Always wear 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.
• Useonly0.065" (1.65 mm)diameterrecommended trimmer line.(See SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS). Neverusewire,rope, string etc. • Usespecified trimmer spool.Make surespoolisproperly installed and allparts aresecurely fastened. • Useonlyrecommended replacementpartsandaccessories. 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.
CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the following list. Model 358.745290 • 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. ATTACHING ASSEMBLY NOTE: If shield is not properly installed, damage to unit (including motor failure) will result. 1.
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION 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. Plug Assist Handle Cord Retainer Trigger Button Motor Housing Switch J Edge Guide Air Vents Semi-automatic 0.
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION / Trimming ',j, , j \ 3 inches (8 cm) above ground EDGING POSITION Trimming _WARNING: protection. mer head. chet or be and cause Edging Always wear eye You can press this button and twist the lower portion 180" into an edging position. Never lean over the trimRocks or debris can ricothrown into eyes and face blindness or other serious injury. When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following: • Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
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.
REPLACING THELINE 1. Remove thespool byfirmlypulling tapbutton. 2. onthe Clean entire surface of hub and 3. spool. Replace with a pre-wound spool (#71-85837), or cut a length of 30 feet of 0.065" (1.65 mm) diameter Craftsman (_)Pro Trimmer line. Use of heavier lines could overload the unit and damage unit. ,_WARNING: 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 TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from tile power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE Trimmer head stops under a load or does not turn when switch is pressed. CAUSE 1. Crowdh_g trimmer Ih_e against material being cut. 2. Electrical failure. 3. Thrown circuit breaker. 4. Debris stopping head. Line does not advance or breaks while cutting. Line welds onto spool. 1.