Craftsman 358799230 Owner's manual
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Model NO.
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WARNING:
Read_d followall Safety Rulesand Operating
In._tmctionsbeforefirst Useof thisproduct.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,IL60179 USA
530087383 02/25/98
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON:!O_t_rSMAN ELE_IC WEEDWACKER_=
LINE-TRIMMER"
Ifth_iSCra_man.._c-Weedwacl<_r_- __ne Tdmmer fails toperform propedy
due to a defect in material orworkmanshipwithin (1) one=yearfrom:_e data Of
purchase, Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.
This warranty does notcover the nylon line•
WARRANTY SERVICE ISAVAILABLEBY RETURNING THE CRAFrSMAN ELEC-
TRIC WEEDWACKER ® LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN
THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rights
whichvary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. De_)t, D/B17WA Hoffman _Lstates. RL'60'B_
WARFJlN_: When Usingelest.9 gar- WARN]]NG: Td_mar !!nS::thmws oI_
denlng appliances,basic safety i_ra- je_ vio!e_ly._Youlandlpthers!_ be
cautionsmust aiw_be follew_:to bhnded/in'jured.Wear:_f_y gl_es, ,
reduce the riskof fire;e|ectri'cshock, boots and leg p_!ectl0r_;!:l<eepbody
and serious injury.Readand follow all parts clear of r0tstin_ ine:
instructions.
._ _atetY!ni°rmett°n
ontheunit
Thispower un# can be dangerous/
Operator is responsble for follo_ng
unitand manual instructionsand warn-
ings. Read entire O_mt0r's Manual
before using unltl.Be tiib:mughly famil-
Iar with the co_ro!s _d._b p_i;id:_
ofthe unlLRestrict_edse _.0f _i_ Uhit
topersons who read, _b_d,:_d
followunitand man_ai _in_ and :_
instructions.Never'al_o__ild_n _Oi:
operate this unit.
DA_G_R: N_er Us_bli_l_r:fl_iling
devices. Unitisdeslgn_ forhneMmme_
use only.use of anyo_er accessOnes
or attachments will:inei;easethe _sk Ot
injury.
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s_t_ons:_)ccur-_ichiare:not
dust mask:if operationis _liJsty.A!
ways wear hear _,longpants, long
sleeves, bo0ts_and gloves, Do not
go barefoot orwear sandals.
• Secure-hair ab0ve shoulderlength.
Secure or _move Ibose clothingand
!ewalry or cl0_ing with loosely hang-
mg ties, st_s_ ta_els;ietc. They
can be caught iri m_v!ng parts.
o Balngfully €o_ie_ed_Is0h_!ps pro.
tect you frOmdebd_._d pieces of
toxicplantsthrownlby!splnningline.
. Stay Alert. Dd not 0p=erateunit when
you are tired, ill, U_ei, 0_"under the
influe_ Of alcohol, drugs_or
medi n:Wa h:wh=youaredo-
rag; use _mmon sense.
oAvoid unlhtenti0nalst_ng of the
unit.Never _ Umtwith your finger
onthe switch. Be Surethe switchis
in off positionwhen connecting ex-
tensioncord.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
= Use a voltage supplyas shown on
unit.......
• Avoiddangerous environment. Don't
use appliances in damp or wet loca-
tions. Don't usein rain.
oAvoid dangerous situations. Do not
use inthe presence offlammable liq-
uidsor gases to avoid creating a fire
or explosionand/or causing damage
to unit.
°To reducetherisk of electricalshock,
thisappliance apolarizedplu.g .
(onebisde iswiderthan the omer)aria
w_llreqwrethe use of a polarizedex-
tensioncord. The app_ pug will fit
intoa polarized extansioncordonly
oneway. Ifthelplug does not fit fully
intotheextensionc0rd, reversethe
plug;If the plug stilldoes notfit, obtain
a correctpolarizedextensioncoid. A
polarizedextensionCordwill require
the useof a polarized wall outlet.This
plugwillfit intothe polarized walloutlet
onlyone way. Ifplugdobsnotfit fully
intothe wall outlet,reversethe plug.ff
the plugs'dll:_ notfit, contact a
qualified electricianto installthe proper
walloutlet.Do notchangethe equip-
ment plug,extensionprd receptacle,
or extensioncord plug,n any way.
. To reduce risk of electricalshock,
use extensioncords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap-
plianceshavingelectrical rating not
lessthan the rating of unit. Cord
mustbe marked withsuffix"W-A =(in
Canada '=W").Make sure your exten-
sioncord is in good condition. In-
spect extensioncord before use and
replace if damaged. An undersized
extensioncord willcause a dropin
linevoltage resultingin lossof power
and 0_/er'neattng,If in doubt, usethe
next hea_'ier gauge. The lowerthe
gauge number,the heavier the cord.
(See "Selecting an extension cord")
° Do not abuse cord. Never carry the
unitby the extension cord oryank
extensioncordto disconnectunit.
= Use €0rd mtalr)erto preventdiscon-
nectionof extension cord from unit.
See "Attachthe extensioncord to
yourtrimmer" underthe sectiontitled
=OPERATION=.
° Do not use the unitifthe switch does
not turn the uniton and off properly.
Repairs to theswitch must be made
byyour Sears Service Center.
• Keep theextension cord clear of op-
erator and obstacles at all times. Do
not expose cords to heat, oil,water,
or sharp e_lgcs, .
° Toavoid th.o_ssibility of electric
shock, avoid body contact with any
groundedconductor, such as metal
fences or pipes,
o Ground Fault CircuitInterrupter
(GFCI) protectionshould be provided
on circuitor outletto be used. Re-
ceptanlas are available having built-
in GFCI protection and may be used
for this measure of safety.
UNIT SAFETY
= Inspect unitbefore use. Replace
damaged parts, Make sure all han-
dles, guards, shields, and fasteners
are in place and securely fastened.
Parts that are damaged must be re-
paired or replaced by a Sears Ser-
vice Center. These includehead
partsthat are cracked or chipped,
guards,shields, orany other part
that is damaged.
o Do not repair unityourself.
o Use only .065_(1.65 mm) diameter
recommended tdmmer line (see
"Service and Adjustments").Never
usewire, rope, stdngetc.
!.
° Use specified_immer spool. Make
sure spool is properlyinstalledand
allparts are s_curely fastened.
o Use only re'_ommended:_Dlaooment
parts and accessories.
CLr?TINGSAP'EP!,
. Inspect _a tO_e bUt_Rem_ or>,
wire, string, aft.) whlch:_
thrownor become entangledm cut-
tinghead.
TRAHSPORT_NG A{'_D
STORAG_
oStopthe O e the
• stomuni_ Ihck)i0_i{__ihigh_dry PlaCe
o_ ot theroachOf;eh_dren:Storei
_OUBL_ INSLOL_T_O_
o Do notoven_ch orstandon unsta- C(_M_ _I_O_':
bte support. Keep firm _ot_ng:_d unRieD0ublB]_uleted to help,
belanca. . . protect_galrt_eI_:'sho_ Double
o Keep the cutting h_ad belov_waLFt ir_iJlati6n co_ "6i_oon_sts_:oftwo
level. Do not raise handl_s above separate =layered _f_Lin_,la,
your waist. Cuffinghe@dpan_€ome tionInstead of gro_n_ng,
dangerouslycloset.Oy.our.body. Tools built__1ii._ i_ulauonsystem
o Keep away from sp_nninglmb; . are not.intendedto begmunded. No
, Use unitp.mpedy.Use'0nly for trim- groundingmeans is p_ded on th=s
ruing, edging, sc.a_ping;and mitring, unit, norshould a me_n_Sof grounding
Do not loroe unit. It Willdo the job be added tothis Un'¢
better end with le_ dskOflnjury at
the rate for which itwas designed. Safety precautions must be observed
oUseonlyin d_yll_htortn'g0odartifi-
ciallight.
I_IA_NT_HANCE _AF_=_
, Maintainunitaccordingito_'_m-
mendedprocedures_Keepc.utb.'ng
I!neatproperlen_.!F011__c-
ttonsforchangingtrt_mprBn_i
, Haveallserviceandinaintenance
notexplainedinthi_manuelpep
formedby a Se_ _e_¢a canterto
avoidcreat_ng_..abraid.
o D_soonnectunR_m:thSl:_Owe_-sup
plybeIorepertoim_ n1_ntenance,
orwhenchangingIiimmer line:./.
oNever douseor squirtthe Unitwith
wateroranyotherli_uld.C!eanunit
andlabelswitha dariipspohge.
Keephandlesd_y,de_m;and_e "
fromellandgrease,
• Keepthbairvents.c!eanandfree
fromdabds:to:avoid:_,e.d_atlpg'the
motor.Cleanaftere_chu_;
4
Cm:|TON € NTE S
Check carton:contentsagainst the tol- :
lowinglisL
Model 799230
=Trimmer
o Shield
o Extra Spool
Examine partsfor damage. Do notuse
damaged parts.
NOTE= Ifyouneed assistance or find
parts missingor damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
review alla_embly steps to ensure
your unitis properlyassembled and all
fastenersare secure,
o Extend the tube untilitsnaps into
place.
ADJUSTIHG THE HANDLE
o Loosenwing nutor knob on handle.
• Rotate the handle on the tubeto an
upnghtposition,place in a comfort-
able positionand retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING::THE:SHieLD
WARNiNG.;-The shield must be prop-
erly installed.The Shield providespar-
tlal protectionfrom Be dsk ofthrown
objectsto the operator and others.
Your unitis equipped witha lineI=miter
blade.•whichcuts excess line tothe
proper lengthwhile running.The.line
,miter blade(on unders=deofsh=ald)is
Sharpand cancut you.
o Alignthe installationarrowon the
shieldwiththe arrow on the motor
housing.
•Inssrt the shield ontothe motor
housing.
, Twistthe shield untilit snaps secure-
ly intoplace. Make sure the shield is
facingthe back ofthe unitas illus-
trated on the frontcover ofthis
manual.
CAUTioN,' Sharp blade.
/ _installation arrows
shield in
directionof
armwtoassemble
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R_ THiSOP=-RATOR!S_U_ _SAF_ RUL_B_ O_EP,ATING YOUR '
aonoxthevanousconw=sana acljustrnents.;Savethl_:::mari_ialfO__.efer:' __'
'IVl ....
ReceSSed TriggerSw_ :_Ho_ng
Plug
L
Cord Retainer.
AirVents
RSCESS_=DPLUG
The recess?dplugIswhereyouattach
yourextens=oncoidtotheunit.
TRUGGERSWITCH
The triggerswitchisu._d toturnon
the unit.Squeezethetria_erswitch.to
operatethe unit.
LiNE LWMFi_RBLADE
The lineIlrnlterbladetrimsthecutting
linetothepropercuttiliglength
OP_RAT_HG _STRUCT_ONS.
Use only a voltage suPPlyas_specified
on your unit.
SELECT AN _T_NSION CORE)
a. ena=oncon auge
Lengthof Cord .Gauge
25 Ft. 18 GaUg_
50 R. 16Gauge
100Ft, , 16Gauge
Extensioncordsare a.val!abief6rthis
unit.
ATTACHTHE EXTENSION-
CORDTO YOURTRB/I_ER
Loopyouraxtensior!cord:thmu_ghthe
rhandle and aro:undi_fi0ol_':lnsure
theplug_n-dcord:_mfirmlv:_-dfullv
en_a_ed_:,
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CORRECTOPERATING
POSITION
Trimmln_l Edging
Stand es:sh0wnand Checkfor thefol-
lowing:
o Operator wcaring eye protectionand
heavy clothing:
• Bo_ hands holdinghandiss.
o Un=tbelow Waistle;,iel.
° Use the leftside f0_itrimmingso de-
brisisthrown away fr0m the opera-
tor.Without operator bendingover,
keep the line near and parallel to•
ground (perpendi_larlwhen edg=ng)
and not crowded intomatadal being
cut.
WARNING: Alwayswear eye protec-
tion. Never lean overthe trimmer head•
Rocks or debris can dcechet or be
thrownintoeyes and face and cause
blindnessor other serious injury.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING UNE
Advance line by tappingbottom of cut-
tinghead lightlyon the ground while
unitis runningat _fullSpeed. The line
Iimiterblade attached tothe shield wJil
cut the line to the proper length,i:
Trimming
3in.
TRIMMING
Holdthebottom ofthe trimmer head
about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground
and at an angle. Allow onlythe tip of
the line to make contact. Do notforce
trimmer Irneintowork area.
Sc,alplng
SCALPING
The scalpingteshn!que removes un-
want_vegetation. Hold the bottom of
the't_er he_d about 3 in. (8 cm)
_r0V_i_e :gmt_di'_d at an angle. Al-
lowthe tip of the lineto strikethe
ground_ound trees, posts, monu-
ments, etc. This technique increases
linewear.
Mowing
MOWING
Your trimmer isideal for mowing in
placesconventional lawn mowers can-
not reach. In the mowing position,
keep the line parallelto the ground.
Avoid pressingthe head intothe
groundas this can scalp the ground
and damage the tool•
Sweep!ng,., . ._ ..--
SWEEPING
The fanningactionofthe rotatingline
canbe usedfora quickandeasy
cleanup.Keepthelineparallelto and
abovethe sudesesbeingsweptand
movethe toolfromsidetoside.
"/
E_Gg_G POSSTION
Press the button and twist the lower
portion180° intoan edging position.
Button
EDGING
While edging allow the tip Ofthe line to
make contact. Do nef force the line.
The edge guard helps protect the unit
and keeps the unitfrom contacting the
ground.Take extra cautionwhile edg-
ing as objectsCanbe thrown fromthe
trimmer line.
' _ WHEN TO PERFORM _.1
Before each use
....... Before eechuse :
AftareachUs.e i
GENERAL RECOMM_DATIONS
Thewarrantyonthisunitd_;nct cov-
eritems that have be_ subjected to
operatorabuse or neghgen.ca,To re-
ceivefull value from the'warranty, the
operatormust maintain unitas Instruct-
ed In this manual. Variousadjustments
willneed to be made periodicallyto
properlymaintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOS_ .....
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Housing Screws
• Assist Handle Sc_
• DebrisShield
• Edge Guide
RSPL C .G S LiNS
CH_CKFOR_AMAG_DOr
wor_ PAR__
Refer replacement of damaged/worn
Paris t0Your Se_ Service Centar,_
• TriggerSwitch- EnsUreswitchfunc-
tionsproperlyby pressing and re-
leasingthe trigger switch. Make sure
motor stops,
, DebrisShleld- Discontinueuse of
unitif debds sPiieldis dmaged.
CLaNuNrr&I_SL=LS
= C!ean th_unit _!dg e.damp cloth
_th a mdd:_:let_rgen_.
o WIDe off Uhitwith a €le_*drv cloth.
• Remove the_li_::fi_lypulling
u
• Clean ce of.h band
spool. .
= Replace with a pre-woundspoo!
(# 71-85837), or cut a length of 30
feet of .065" (1,6ram) diam.,eter_.
Craftsman®ProTrimmer hne._Useof
heavierlines could overloed the unit
and damage unit. Never use wire.
rope, stri_ e_._:-_,_'Chcanbreak off
and become _;i_an_gp_i_sinissile.
olnSert one*end bfthe_iabout 112
inch (1 i_) Int_ _i h_oleinside
: the spool_ " .
Wind the II-r_e.even!yaq__idbghtlyonto
the spool. Win_l_ip_i_i_on of the
arrowfoundonff_:s_l, "
= Push the hne=nt_the _otch,_leaving
3 to 5 inches (7_:12 cm) Unwound,
8
• Insert the lineintothe exithole in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
° Alignthe notchwiththe lineexit hole.
• Pushthe spool intothe hub untilit
snaps intoplace.
o Pullthe line extendingoutsidethe
hubto release itfromthe notch.
spoo,
USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS
Uneexithole
REPLACEMENT PART
Spool with .065" Pro Trimmer Line
Assist Handle
BoltCarda,qe, 1/4-20 ____.___
Wing Nut
Shield Assy.
Edge Guide
Screw, 10-16 X 1/2 HI-LO SEMS
PART NUMBER
71-85837
530-402657
530-401989
530-016152
530-402672
530-402663
530-015815
Prepareunitforstomg_at°eraof Sea.
sonorIfItwillnotbe usedfor3O days
ormore.
WARNBt_G:
oStoptheunitand disconnectthe
powersourcewhennotinuse.
o Carrytheunitwithmotor stopped.
=Storethe unitsothe linelimiterblade
canno_€_u._ injury.
Store unItand extension cord in-
doors in a hl_gh,dnjplaca out ofthe
reach of children.Store unitun-
plugged;
° Store unitwith el! guardsin place.
Positionunitso that any sharp object
cannot accidentally cause injury.
TROUBLESHOOTgNG CHART
TROUBLE
Trimmer head
stops under a
load or does
not turnwhen
switch is
pressed.
Linedoes not
advance or
breaks while
cuffing.
Une welds
onto spool.
une releases
continuously.
Une us.ageis
excessive.
Une pulls
back into
head.
CAUSS........
o Crowding trimmer line
against matenal being
cut.
• Electrir,al faiture.
oThrowncircuit breaker
° Debris stoppinghead
i
oLine improperly
muted in head.
o Line improperly
wound ontospool.
Incorrectline size
o NOtenough line
outside head.
o Dirtbuildupon cover.
o Crowdingtrimmer line
against materialbeing
cut.
!o Una size is incorrect.
Io Incorrect spool.
o Une Isbeing crowd
ed
against material being
cut.
° Lineimproperly
muted in head:.
• Spool damaged.
° Line i.mpropedy
muted in head.
° Une size is incorrect.
= Crowdingline against
mstedaibeing cut.
o Spoolteeth.worn
or damagea.
Too littleline outside
head.
Line size incorrect.
, ,l, , ,,
REMEDY
oAllowtip of llneto do the cuffing.
oContact your Sears Service Center.
° Check Breaker Box.
= Remove debris.
= Check line routing.
° Rewind line tightlyand evenly.
=_Use onlyJ]65 irt.diameter line.
Pull4 Inches of lineoutside
head,
o Clean cover.
oAllow tip of lineto dothe cutting.
* Use only .065 in. diameter line.
o Replace .withcorrectspool.
o Cut withtip of linefully extended.
o Check line routing.
I= Replace spool.
• Check line muting.
o Use only .065 In. diameter line.
= Cut with tip ofline fully extended.
Replace Spool
o Remove cover and pull4 inches
of line outsidehead.
o Use only .065 in. diameter line.
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