Craftsman 358.745130 Instruction manual
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1. 102. TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE 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 on underside of shield can not cause injury 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 As a result the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt electrical outlet Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool The double insulation system only provides added protection against in jury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure WARNING All electrical repairs to this unit including housing switch motor etc must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service person nel Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be recom mended by the manufacturer A double insulated appliance is marked with the words double insulation or double insulated The symbol square within a square 2 may also be marke
3. Air Vents so oe Thinner j g Head with iy a 0 065 in Debris Shield gt y one ee Tap Line Limiter Buttori Blade RECESSED PLUG The RECESSED PLUG is where you at tach 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 Release to stop LINE LIMITER BLADE The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cut ting line to the proper cutting length ASSIST HANDLE The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold and guide the unit TRIMMER HEAD The TRIMMER HEAD holds the cutting line and rotates during operation 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 7 5 m 18 Gauge 50 Ft 15 m 16 Gauge 100 Ft 30 m 16 Gauge Extension cords are available for this unit at Sears TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON The TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON is used to twist the lower portion of the unit into an edging position EDGE GUIDE The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit from contacting the ground during edging TAP BUTTON The TAP BUTTON is used to advance the cutting line during operation and to remove the spool during line replace ment ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER Loop your extension cord through the handle and around the hook as shown Insure the plug and cord are firmly and fully engaged Cord Retainer
4. or performing main the risk of injury tenance on your unit Safety 2 glasses are available Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Being fully covered also helps pro tect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line Stay Alert Do not operate unit when you are tired ill upset or under in fluence of alcohol drugs or medica tion Watch what you are doing use common sense Avoid unintentional starting of the unit Never carry unit with your fin ger on the switch Be sure the switch is in the OFF position and never touch the switch when con necting extension cord ELECTRICAL SAFETY A WARNING Avoid a dangerous environment To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use in rain in damp or wet locations or around swimming pools hot tubs etc Do not expose to snow rain or water to avoid the possibility of electrical shock Use a voltage supply as shown on unit Avoid dangerous situations Do not use in the presence of flammable liquids 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 polar ized plu
5. AFETY RULES A WARNING When using electric gardening appliances basic safety 2s J C precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and serious injury Read and WARNING Trimmer line throws follow all instructions objects violently You and others can be blinded injured Wear safety EE SAFETY INFORMATION glasses boots and leg protection 4 ON THE UNIT Keep body parts clear of rotating line a Safety Glasses or similar eye protection This power unit can be dangerous Operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Read entire instruction manual before using unit Be thoroughly familiar with the con trols and the proper use of the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons Keep children bystanders and ani who read understand and follow unit mals 50 feet 15 meters away If ap and manual warnings and instruc proached stop unit immediately tions Never allow children to operate If situations occur which are not cov this unit Close attention is necessary ered in this manual use care and when used near children good judgement If you need assis tance call 1 800 235 5878 A DANGER Never use blades or OPERATOR SAFETY flailing devices Unit is designed for line Dress properly Always wear safety trimmer use only Use of any other ac glasses or similar eye protection cessories or attachments will increase when operating
6. CORRECT OPERATING POSITION Edging Trimming A WARNING Always wear eye protection Never lean over the trim mer head Rocks or debris can rico chet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury 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 en sure debris is thrown away from you Without bending over keep line near and parallel to the ground perpen dicular 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 line limiter blade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length TRIMMING Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches 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 j above ground EDGING POSITION You can press this button and twist the lower portion 180 counterclock wise into an edging position Button 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 ext
7. Instruction Manual CRAFTSMAN 4 0 Amp Motor 13 Inch Cutting Path 0 065 In Line ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER Model No 358 745130 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa ol Sg ae WARNING A 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 Sun 10 am 7 pm al 1 800 235 5878 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530088996 10 16 01 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 9 Safety Rules 2 Storage 9 Assembly 5 Operation 6 Troubleshooting Table 10 Maintenance 8 Spanish 11 Service amp Adjustments 9 Parts Ordering Back Cover LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER LINE TRIMMER i 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 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 CEN TER 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 S
8. cally to properly maintain your unit BEFORE EACH USE CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Housing Screws Assist Handle Debris Shield Edge Guide CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact Sears Service Center for re placement of damaged or worn parts 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 AFTER EACH USE INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE CALS 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 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE 8 Align the notch with the line exit 1 Remove the spool by firmly pulling hole ee on the tap button 9 Push the spool into the hub until it 2 Clean entire surface of hub and snaps into place spool 10 Pull on the line extending outside 3 Replace with a pre wound spool the hub to release it from the 71 85837 or cut a length of 30 notch otherwise the unit will not feet of 0 065 1 65 mm diameter function properly Craftsman Pro Trimmer line Use of heavier lines could overload and damage unit Aa 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 in side the spool 5 Win
9. d on the appliance Failure to have the unit repaired by qualified service personnel can cause the double insulation construction to be come ineffective and result in serious injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol lowing list Model 358 745130 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 A WARNING If received as sembled review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly as sembled and all fasteners are secure ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE 1 Loosen wing nut on handle 2 Rotate the handle on the tube to an upright position place ina comfortable position and retighten wing nut lt Q N SN ATTACHING THE SHIELD WARNING The shield must be properly installed If shield is not prop erly installed damage to unit includ ing motor failure will result The shield provides partial protection to the oper ator and others from the risk of thrown objects 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 Edge guide must be positioned on shield prior to installation on motor housing see following illustration Shie
10. d the line evenly and tightly onto the spool Wind in the direc tion of the arrow found on the spool 6 Push the line into the notch leav Hub Line exit hole ing 3 to 5 inches 7 12 cm un wound 7 Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub as shown in the illustra tion USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS REPLACEMENT PART PART NUMBER Spool with 0 065 inch Trimmer Line 71 85837 Assist Handle 530403837 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 530403886 Wing Nut 530016152 Shield Assembly 530403915 Edge Guide 530403845 STORAGE Store unit and extension cord in A WARNING Perform the follow doors in a high dry place out of the ing steps after each use reach of children Store unit un Stop the unit and disconnect the plugged power source when not in use Store unit with all guards in place e Carry the unit with motor stopped Position unit so that any sharp ob Store the unit so the line limiter ject cannot accidentally cause injury blade cannot cause injury TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE AWARNING Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that re quire unit to be operating TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Trimmer head stops under a load or does not turn when switch is pressed 1 Crowding trimmer line against material being cut Electrical failure 2 3 Thrown circuit breaker 4 Debris sto
11. g one blade is wider than the other and will require the use of a polarized extension cord The ap pliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way Ifthe plug does not fit fully into the exten sion cord reverse the plug Ifthe plug still does not fit obtain a correct polarized extension cord A polar ized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet Do not change the equipment plug extension cord receptacle or extension cord 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 Do not use a damaged cord Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or de terioration Plug connectors must be undamaged An undersized exten sion 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 SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD Do not use multip
12. ld 1 Hold shield at angle to the trimmer motor housing Align the front locking tab of the shield with the front notch of the motor housing see illustration below 2 Move shield toward motor hous ing ensuring trimmer head passes through opening in shield without catching on shield locking tabs 3 Tilt front of the shield towards front notch of motor housing Push front locking tab of the shield into the front notch of the motor hous ing Ensure the cutting head re mains free to rotate and the line is not caught between the shield and the motor housing 4 Push back of the shield toward the motor housing as illustrated until the rear locking tabs snap secure ly into the rear notches Make sure the shield is securely at tached to the motor housing and is assembled to the unit as shown on the front cover of this manual Front Locking Tab Rear Locking Front Trimmer Tabs ron Motor Notch ar y N Rear kad Notches Trimmer Head CAUTION Sharp line limiter blade Housing Po OPERATION 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 Trigger Switch aT poe Assist Handle ee AA Twist and Edge Button as Fetal Motor Housing Retainer Recessed d neues Plug wg P
13. le cords 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 in the OPERA TION section 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 bady contact with any grounded conductor such as metal fences or pipes Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection should be pro vided on circuit or outlet to be used Receptacles 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 e Do not repair unit yourself Use only 0 065 in 1 65 mm diam eter recommended trimmer line see SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Nev er use wire rope string etc Use specified trimmer spool Make sure spool is properly installed and all parts are secure
14. ly fastened Use only Craftsman replacement parts and accessories as recom mended CUTTING SAFETY inspect area to be cut Remove ob jects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or become entangled in cut ting head Do not overreach or stand on unsta ble support Keep firm footing and balance Keep the cutting head below waist level Do not raise handles above your waist Cutting head can come dangerously close to your body Keep away from cutting head and spinning line Use unit properly Use only for trim ming edging scalping and mow ing Do not force unit It will do the job better and with less risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed Use only in daylight or in good artifi cial light MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNING Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing maintenance or when changing trim mer line Maintain unit according to recom mended procedures Keep cutting line at proper length Follow instruc tions for changing trimmer line Have all service and maintenance not explained in this manual per formed by a Sears Service Center to avoid creating a hazard Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid Clean unit and decals 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
15. pping head 1 Allow tip of line to do the cutting Contact your Sears Service Center Check breaker box Remove debris AON Line does not advance or breaks while cutting Line improperly routed in head Line improperly wound into spool Incorrect line size Not enough line outside of head Dirt buildup on unit ey Check line routing Rewind line tightly and evenly Use only 0 065 in 1 65 mm dia line Remove cover and pull 4 in 10 cm of line out of head Clean unit fo Nn Line welds onto spool Line size is incorrect Incorrect spool Line is being crowded against material being cut on PO NW Use only 0 065 in 1 65 mm dia fine Replace with correct spool Cut with tip of line fully extended ona a Line releases continuously 1 Line improperly routed in head 2 Spool damaged Check line routing N Replace spool Line usage is excessive 1 Line improperly routed in head Line size is incorrect Crowding line against material being cut e ON Spool worn or damaged a Check line routing 2 Replace spool 3 Cut with tip of line fully extended 4 Replace spool Line pulls back into head 1 Too little line outside of head 2 Line size incorrect 1 Remove cover and pull 4 inches 10 cm of line outside of head 2 Use only 0 065 in 1 65 mm dia line
16. ra caution while edg ing as objects can be thrown from the trimmer line SCALPING The scalping technique removes un wanted vegetation Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches 8 cm above the ground and at an an gle Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees posts monu ments etc This technique increases line wear Scalping 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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 MAINTENANCE A WARNING Disconnect power source before performing maintenance CARE amp MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use Inspect and clean unit and decals After each use 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 ad justments will need to be made peri odi
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