Craftsman 358.745321 Owner's manual

Brand: Craftsman

Model: 358.745321

Category: Grass trimmers

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

358799470

Craftsman 358.745321 is a 4.6 Amp Motor Electric Weedwacker with a 15 Inch Cutting Path and .065 In. Line. Double insulated to provide added protection against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure, this electric weedwacker has a range of safety features designed to protect the user, including a polarized plug and cord to reduce the risk of electrical shock. It also comes with a built-in cord retainer to prevent accidental disconnection of the extension cord from the unit. The Craftsman 358.

Operator's Manual

4.6 Amp Motor

15 Inch Cutting Path/.065 In. Line

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER _

Model No.

358.799470

_b ARNING:

Road .an.dfollow 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

= 1-800-235-5878

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 9

Safety Rules 2 Storage 9

Assembly 5 TroubleshootingTable 10

Operation 6

Maintenance 8 Spanish 11

Service & Adjustments 9 Pads Ordering Back Cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY' ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

UNE TRIMMER

Ifthis 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.

WARRANTYSERVICE ISAVAILABLEBY RETURNINGTHECRAFTSMANELECTRIC

WEEDWACKER® LINETRIMMERTO THE NEARESTSEARSSTOREORSERVICE

CENTER INTHE UNITEDSTATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other dghts

which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck end Co., D/817WA_ Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

_WARNING: When using electric

gardening appliances, basic safety

precautions must always be followed

to reduce the risk offire, electdo

shock, and sedous injury. Read and

follow all instructions.

._--./SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

Thispower unitcan be dangerous!

Operator is responsible for following

the wamings ,,nd instructions inthis

manual and on the unit. Read entire

Operator's Manual before using unit!

Be thoroughly familiar withthe con-

trols and the proper use ofthe unit.

Restrict the use of this unitto persons

who read, understand, and follow unit

and manual warnings and instruc-

tions. Never allow children to operate

this unit. Close attention is necessary

when used near children.

_kDANGER: Never use blades or

flailing devices. Unit isdesigned forline

trimmer use only. Use of any other ac-

cessories or attachments will increase

the dsk of injury.

@@@

WARNING: Trimmer line throws

objectsviolently.You and others can

be blinded/injured.Wear safety

glasses, boots, and leg protection.

Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

_ Glassesorsimian

Keep children, bystanders, and ani-

mals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If ap-

proached stop unit immediately.

If situations occur which are notcov-

ered inthis manual, use care and

good judgement. If you need assis-

nee, call 1-800-235-5878.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress properly.Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection

when operating, or performing main-

tenance onyour unit. (Safety

glasses are available.) Always wear

faceordustmaskifoperationis

dusty._ways wear heavy, long

pants, long sleeves, boots, and

gloves. Do notgo 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 unitwhen

you are tired, ill, or under influence

ofalcohol, drugs, or medication.

Watch what you are doing; use com-

mon sense.

. Avoid unintentional starting of the

unit. Never carry unitwith your fin-

geron the switch. Be sure the

switch is in OFF positionwhen con-

necting extension cord.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

_WAF_NING: Avoid a dangerous

environment. To reduce the dsk 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 possibilityof electrical shock.

-_ WARNING: When ddlling holes

in wall during installation ofwall mount

bracket, avoid electrical wires in the

wall and penetrating completely

through the wall.

• Use a voltage supply as shown on

the nameplate of the 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 dsk of electrical

shock, thb equipment has a polar-

ized plug (one blade iswider than

the other) and will require the use of

a polarized extension cord, The ap-

pliance plugwill fit into a polarized

extension cord only one way. if the

plug does not fitfully intothe exten-

sion cord, reverse the plug. If the

plug stilldoes notfit obtain a correct

polarized extension cord, Apolar-

Ized extension cord will require the

use of a polarized wall outlet. This

plug will fit intothe polarized wall

outlet only one way, If plug does not

fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse

the plug. If it stilldoes 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 suitabie for outdoor ap-

_elianceshaving electrical rating not

ss than the retinalof unit. Cord

must be marked with s_ "W-A" (in

Canada "W"). Make sure your exten-

sioncord isin 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-

tedoretion, Plug connectors must be

undamaged. An undersized exten-

sioncord will cause a drop in line

voltage resultingin loss of power

and overheating. If in doubt, use the

next heavier gauge, The lower the

gauge number, the heavier the cord

{see SELECTANEXTENSIONCORD).

Do not use multiple 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-

naction of extension cord from unit.

See ATTACHTHE EXTENSIONCORD

TO YOURTRIMMER in the OPERA-

TION section.

• Do notuse the unit if the switch

does not turnthe uniton and off

_ropedy, Repairs tothe switch must

• maae by yourSears Service

Center.

• Keep the extension cord clear of op-

erator and obstacles at elltimes. Do

not expose cords to heat, oil, water,

or sharp edges.

• To avoid the posslbUity of electric

shock, avoid body contact with any

grounded conductor,such as metal

fences or pipes.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

viGFCi}protection ehould be pro-

ded on circuitor outlet to be used.

Receptacles are available having

built-in GFCI protection and may be

used forthis measure of safety.

UNIT SAFETY

• Inspect unit before use. Replace

damaged parts. Makesure ell han-

dles, guards, and fasteners ere in

piece and securely fastened. Parts

that are damaged must be repaired

or replaced by a Sears Service Cen-

ter These include head pads that

arecracked,orchipped,guards,

• and any other part that is damaged.

Do not repair unit yourself.

• Use only .065" (1.65 ram) diameter

recommended trimmer line, (See

SERVICEAND ADJUSTMENTS). Nev-

er use wire, rope, string, etc.

• Use specified trimmer spool. Make

sure spool is propedy installed and

• all parts ere securely 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 orbecome entangled in cut-

ting head.

• Do notoverreach or stand on unsta-

ble suppod. Keep firm footing end

balance.

• Keep the cutting head below waist

level Do not mtse handles above

ydqurwaist. Cutting head can come

angerously close to your body.

• Keep away from cutting head end

spinning line.

• Use unitproperly. Use only for tdm-

ming, edging, scalping, and_'now-

ing. Do not force unit. it will do the

job better and with less risk of injury

atthe rate for which it was designed.

• Use only in daylight or in good adifi-

cia! light,

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

_1_WARNING: Disconnectunitfrom

the powersupplybeforeperforming

maintenance,orwhenchangingtrim.

marline.

• Maintainunitaccording torecom-

mendedprocedures.Keepcutting

lineat properlength.Followinstruc-

tionsfor coangingtrimmerline.

• Haveallserviceand maintenance

notexplainedinthismanualper-

formedbya SearsServiceCenterto

avoidcreatinga hazard.

• Neverdouseorsquidthe unitwith

wateroranyotherliquid.Cleanunit

and_abeiswitha dampsponge.

Keephandlesdry,dean, andfree

from oilandgrease.

• Keep the air vents clean end free of

debris to avoid overheating the mo-

tor. Clean after each use.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stop the unit and disconnect the

power source when not in use.

Carry the unitwith motorstopped.

Store the unitso the line limiter

blade (on underside ofshield) can-

notcause injury.

• Store unit indoors in a high, dry

place out ofthe reach of children.

Store unit unplugged.

DOUBLE INSULATION

CONSTRUCTION

This unit isdouble insulated to help

_nrOtsctagainst electric shock. Double

sulation construction consistsof two

separate "layers"of electrical insula-

tion instead ofgrounding.

Tools builtwith this insulationsystem

are not intended to be grounded. No

groundingmeans isprovided on this

unit,nor should a means of grounding

be added to this unit.As a result, the

extension cord used with yourunit car

be plugged into any poladzed 120 voil

electrical outlet.

Safety precautions must be observed

when operating any electrical tool.

The double Insulst,onsystem only

rovidas added protectionagainst in-

ry resultingfrom aninternal electric_

sulation failure.

WARNING: All electrical repairs

to this unit, includinghousing, 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 ismarked

with the words =doubleinsulation• or

"doubleinsulated." The symbol

(square within a square) r_ may also

be marked on the appliance. Failure

to have the unit repaired by qualified

service personnel can cause the

double insutationconstruction to be-

come ineffective and result in serious

injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS .

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list.

Model 358.799470

• Trimmer

• Shield

; Extra Spool

Wall Mount Bracket

NOTE: Follow installation instruc-

tions attached to bracket packaging.

_WARNING; When drilling

holes in wall during installation of

wall mount bracket, avoid electrical

wires in the wall and penetrating

completely through the wall.

Examine partsfor damage. Do not

use damaged parts.

NOTE: If'you need assistance or find

parts missing or damaged, call

1-800-235-5878.

ASSEMBLY

/k WARNING: Ifreceivedas-

sembled,reviewall assemblystepsto

ensureyourunitispropedyas-

sembledand allfastenersaresecure.

• Extendthetubeuntilitsnapsinto

place.

_=_ F_. Extendabletube

l;" T-,:.

ADJUSTING UPPER HANDLE

• Press buttonlocated on the under-

aide of the upper handle and extend

handle to a comfortable position.

Button "_'_

ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE

I. LOosenwing nut or knob on han-

die.

2. Rotate tl_ehandle on the tube to

an upright position;place in a

oormortable position and retighten

wing nut.

ATTACHING THE SHIELD

_, WARNING: The shield must be

properly installed. The shield provides

partial protectionfrom the risk of

thrown objectsto the operator and

others. Your unit is equippedwith a

line limlter blade, which cuts excess

line tothe proper length while running.

The line ,miter blade (onunderside of

shield) issharp and can cut you.

NOTE: If shield is not propedy

installed, damage to unit (including

motorfailure) wilt result.

1. Aligntheinstallationarrow onthe

shieldwiththeinstallationarrowon

the motorhousing(seeillustration

below).

2. Inserttheshieldontothemotor

housing.Ensurecuttinglinere-

mainsfreetorotateandisnot

caughtbetweentheshieldandthe

motorhousing.

3. Twisttheshield as illustrateduntil

itsnapssecurelyintoplace. Make

surethe shieldisfacingthe back

ofthe unitas shownonthefront

coverofthis manual,

AUGN INSTALLATION ARROWS

Twistshield in

directionof

arrow to assembls

CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade

KNOWYOURTRIMMER

READTHISOPERATOR'SMANUALAND SAFETY RULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR

UNIT.Compare the illustrationswith your unitto familiadze yourself withthe loca-

tion of the various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-

ence.

Recessed

Plug

Cord

Retainer

Assist Handle

MotorHousing

AirVen_

_dge

"Buffon

RECESSED PLUG

The RECESSED PLUG iswhere you at-

tach your extension cord to the unit.

TRIGGER SWITCH

The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn

on the unit. Squeeze the triggerswitch

to operate the unit.

LINE UMITER BLADE

The LINE UM1TERBLADEcuts the cut-

ting line to the propercutting length.

ASSIST HANDLE

The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help

hold and guide the unit.

HANDLE BUTTON

The HANDLEBUTTON is usedto adjust

the upper handle to a comfortable op-

erating position.

3Guide

Semi-antometic

Headwith

-.065" line

_Tap Button

Une LimiterBlade

SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD

The SEMI-AUTOMATICHEADholds the

cutting line and rotates during opera-

tion.

_IST AND EDGE BUII'ON

The TWIST ANDEDGE BURTONisused

to twlst the lower portion of the unit

into an edging position.

EDGE GUIDE

The EDGEGUIDE protectsthe unit

from contacting the grounddudng

edging.

TAP Bun'oN

The TAP BUTTONisused to advance

the cuttingline dudng operation end to

removethe spool during line replace-

ment.

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

Extensioncordsareavailableforthis

unitat Sears.

ATI'ACH THE EXTENSION

CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER

Loopyour extension cordthrough the

handle and around the hook, Insure

the plug and cord are firmly and fully

engaged.

CORRECTOPERATINGPosmoN

Trimming Edging

"£_WARNING: Always wear eye

protection. Never lean over the trim-

_er head. Rooks or debris can rico-

chetor 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 protebtion and heavy

clothing.

• Hold trigger handle with right hand

and assist handle with left hand.

Keep unit below waist level,

Cut from your rightto your left to en-

sure debds isthrown away from you.

Without bending over, keep line near

and parallel to the ground (Perpen-

dicular when edging) and not

crowded into matedal being cut.

ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE

Advance line by tapping bottom of cut-

ting head lightly on the ground while

unit is runningat full speed. A metal

blade attached to the shield will cut

the line to the proper length.

TRIMMING

Hold the bottom ofthe trimmer head

about 3 in, (8 cm) above the ground

end at an angle. Allow onlythe tipof

the line to make contact. Do not force

trimmer line into work area.

EDGINGPOSITION

Youcanpressthis buttonandtwist

thelowerportion180° intoanedging

position.

Button

EDGING

While edging allow the tip of the line t(

make contact. Do not force the line.

The edge guard helps protectthe unit

and keeps the unitfrom contacting th_

iground. Take extra cautionwhile edg-

ng as objects can be thrown from the

trimmer line.

Edgl.ng

SCALPING

Thescalpingtechniqueremovesun-

wantedvegetation.Holdthe bottomo

the trimmerheadabout3 in, (8 ore)

abovethe groundand atan angle.Al-

lowthetip ofthe linetostrikethe

groundaroundtrees,posts,monu-

ments,etc.Thistechniqueincreases

linewear.

Tflmmlng

Scalping

3 in.

Above Ground

MOWING

Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in

places conventional lawn mowers

cannot reach. In the mowingposition,

keep the line parallel to the ground•

Avoid pressing the head intothe

ground as this can scalp the ground

and damage the tool

Mowing

SWEEPING

The fanning action ofthe 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.

CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES

_)* WARNING: Disconnectpowersourcebeforeperformingmaintenance.

CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK

Check for loose fasteners and parts

Check for damaged or worn parts

Inspect and clean unitand labels

WHEN TO PERFORM

Before each use

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 fullvalue from the warranty,

the operator must maintain unit as

instructed inthis manual. Vadous ad-

justments will need to be made peri-

odicallyto propedy maintain your unit.

BEFORE EACH USE

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

Housing Screws

Assist Handle Screws

• Debds Shield

• Edge Guide

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact Sears Service Center for re-

placement of damaged or worn pads.

• Trigger Switch - Ensure switch func-

tions properly by pressing and re-

leasing the _gger swlP.,h.Make sure

motor stops.

• Debris Shield - Discontinue use of

unit if debris shield is damaged.

AFTER EACH USE

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-

BELS

• After each use, inspect complete

unitfor loose or damaged parts.

Clean the unitusing a demp cloth

with a milddstergenL

• Wipe offunit with a clean dq/cloth.

REPLACINGTHEUNE

1. Removethespoolbyfirmlypulling

onthetapbutton.

2. Cleanentiresurfaceofhuband

spool.

3. Replace with a pre-wound spool

te#71-85837), or cut a length of30

et 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 danger-

ous missile.

4. Insert one end of the line about lj2

inch (1 cm) intothe small hole in-

side the spool.

5. Wind the line evenly and tightly

onto the spool.Wind in the direc-

tion ofthe arrow found on the

spool.

6. Push.the line intothe notch, leav-

ing 3 to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) un-

wound.

7. Insert the line intothe exit hole in

the hub as shown in the illustra-

tion.

USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS

8, Align the notch with the line exit

hole,

9. Pushthe spool into the hub until it

snaps into p[aca.

10. Puffon the line extending outside

the hub to release itfTomthe

notch; otherwise, the unitwill not

function properly.

Hol "=-'-- Spool

Button

Line in

Notch

REPLACEMENT PART

Spool with .065" Pro Trimmer Line

Assist Handle

Bolt Carriaqe, 1/4-20

Wing Nut

Shield Assy,

Edge Guide

Screw_ 10-16 X 1/2 HI-LO SEMS

PART N_MBER

71-88837

530401991

530401989

530016118

530402673

530402661

530015815

_WARNING: Perform the following

steps after each use:

Stop the unit and disconnect the

.,._,wer source when not in use.

• Carry the unitwith motor stopped.

• Store the unit so the line limiter

blade cannot cause injury,

Line exit hoie

• Store unit and extension cord in-

doors in a high, dry placa out of the

reach of children.Store unit un-

• plugged. , . .

Store unit with all guaros In place.

Position unit so that any sharp ob-

ject cannot accidentally cause Injury.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

_JhWARNING: Always stopunitand disconnectfromthe power source before

performing all ofthe recommended remedies belowexcept remedies thatre-

quire unit to be operating.

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Semi-automatic 1, Crowling trimmer line 1, Allow tip of line to do the cutting.

head stops against meter;st being

under a load or cut.

does not turn 2, Electrical failure. 2, Contact your Sears Se_oe Center,

when switch is 3, Thrown circuit breaker, 3, Check Breaker Box,

_ressed, 4, Debris stopping heed. 4. Remove debris,

Line does not 1. Une improperly routed 1. Check Linerouting.

advance or in heed,

breaks while 2. Line improperly 2. Rewind line tighUyand evenly.

cutting, wound onto spool.

3. incorrect line size

3. Use only ,065 in. t.65mm) die. line.

4. Not enough line 4, Remove cover and pull 4 in,

outside of heed, (10 cm) of line out of heed.

5. Dirt buildup on unit, 5. Clean unit,

Line waids onto 1. Line size is inc_xreut. 1. Use only .065 in. (1.65mm) die` line,

spool, 2. Incorrect SPOOL 2. Replace with correct spool

3. Line is being crowded 3. Cut with tip of line fully extended,

against material being

cut.

Line releases 1. Line improperly 1. Check line routing.

continuous y. routed in heed,2. Spool damaged, 2. Replace spool.

.ine usage is 1. Line impropl:dy routed 1. Check line routing.

_xcesaive, in head, _"

2, Line size isincorrect, 2. Replace SPOOL

3. CrowdingUne against 3. Cut with tip of line fully extended,

matedaibeing cut,

4. Spool worn or demaged, 4, Replane spool.

.ine pulls back 1. Too little line outside 1. Remove cover and pull 4 in.

nto head, of head, (10 cm) of line outside of head,

2, Line size Incorrect. 2. Use only .065 in, (1.65 mm) die. line.

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