Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.799130
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Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN _ 4.0 Amp 13 Inch Cutting Path/.065 In. Line ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ® Model 358.799130 ® Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product. For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat;...
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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.
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sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not and overheating. If in doubt, use the gobarefoot orwear sandals. next heavier gauge. The lower the • Secure hair a bove s houlder length. gauge number, the heavier the cord. Secure orremove loose c lothing and (See "Selecting an extension cord")
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thrown orbecome entangled incut- • Store the unit so the blade cannot ting head. cause iniury. See "Extending • Donot o verreach orstand o nunsta- line". ble support. Keep f irm footing and • Store unit indoors in a high, dry place balance.
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CARTON C ONTENTS ATTACHING THE SHIELD Check carton contents against the fol- WARNING: The shield must be prop- lowing list. erly installed. The shield provides par- Model 799130 tial protection from the risk of thrown • Trimmer objects to the operator and others. •...
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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER 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...
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CORRECT OPERATING the line to make contact. Do not force POSITION trimmer line into work area. Trimming 3 in. (8 cm: Above Ground EDGING Trimming Edging While edging allow the tip of the line to make contact. Do not force the line. Stand as shown and check for the fol- The edge guard helps protect the unit lowing:...
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• Edge Guide • Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. REPLACING LINE Craftsman <_> Pro Trimmer line. Use of heavier lines could overload the unit • Remove tile spool by firmly pulling on the tap button. and damage unit. Never use wire, •...
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• Insert one end oftheline about 1/2 Small inch (1cm) i nto the small hole inside Ho,e the spool. Spool • Wind t he line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind inthe direction ofthe arrow found o nthespool. • Push t heline into the notch, leaving Line in 3to5inches (7- 12cm) u nwound.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Semi-automatic • Crowding trimmer line • Allow tip of line to do the cutting. against material being head stops under a load or cut. • Electrical failure. does not turn • Contact your Sears Service Ctr. •...