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Craftsman Weedwacker 358.799080 Operator's Manual

Craftsman Weedwacker 358.799080 Operator's Manual

6 amp motor 16 inch semi-automatic head electric weedwacker
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IMPORTANT MANUAL
Do Not Throw Away_
8E/A/R8
Operator's
Manual
Model No.
358.799080
ASSISTANCE
1-800-235-5878
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Mon.- Sat. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m,
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READ_ _THE__ oP_E___ TOR' s
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MANUAL ANDFOLLOWALL
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY
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INSTRUCTIONS,
FAILURE
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TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN
A/ways Wear Eye Protection
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CRAFTSMAN
6 AMP MOTOR
16
Semi-Automatic
Head
ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®
• Assembly
• Operation
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• Customer Res.p.ons=bllities
° Service and Adjustment
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530-083530
3/16/95
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away_ 8E/A/R8 Operator's Manual Model No. 358.799080 A/ways Wear Eye Protection ® CRAFTSMAN ASSISTANCE 1-800-235-5878 6 AMP MOTOR Semi-Automatic Head HOURS ( CS_ "°1 ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ® Mon.- Sat. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m, s_".- l o _m--,7 p-m-...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES WARNING - WHEN USING ELECTRIC GARDENING APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWEDTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL INJURY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATOR SAFETY ..cord oniy one way. (one bl_leiswlder than the o_er), lfthe plugdoes notfitfullyinthe outlet, reversethe plug.
  • Page 3 SAFETY RULES DANGER THIS POWER UNIT CAN BE DANGEROUS! THIS UNIT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BLINDNESS TO THE OPERATOR AND OTHERS. WHEN USING AN ELECTRIC TRIMMER, THESE BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, FIRE, AND ELECTRIC SHOCK. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN BIJNDNESS OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURY.

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    ® LINE TRIMMER if this Craftsman Electric Weedwaoker_ Une Trimmer fails to perform properly due to a detect in material or workmanship within (1) one year from the date of purchase, Seats will repair or replace it, free of charge.
  • Page 5 HI II1[1111 IIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIII II II IIIIIIIII II IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII TABLE OF CONTENTS IIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIII IIIII II IIII I IIIIII I III IIIII III Safety Rules ........Customer Responsibilities ...... Product Specifications ......Service and Adjustments ....... Warranty ........Storage........Accessories ........Trouble Shooting......

  • Page 6: Hardware Contents

    HARDWARE CONTENTS LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON NOT SHOWN ACTUAL SiZE REMOVE WEEDWACKER FROM CARTON. Shield (1) Remove loose parts included wfth Weedwacker. • Remove all packing material • Check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts. TOOLS REQUIRED • None Wing Nut (1) Operator's Manual (1) ASSEMBLY ,,H,,,,...
  • Page 7 ,===H i|==1 ,,,= =11 ASSEMBLY ,1111 , .,,,.,,.,,111 ,m 1,,, 11 = ii i CHECK LIST • Check all fastenem. Make sure they are tight and there are no loose parts. • Checkthe position of the assist handle and trigger handle for operating comfort.

  • Page 8: Operation

    ,,l=u H= OPERATION ,,,,,,,.,, ..KNOW YOUR WEEDWACKER (Fig. 4) READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WEEDWACKER ®. Compare the iflustrationswith your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manuel for future reference.

  • Page 9: Operation Safety

    i.ii ,,i ii ,H,,H H OPERATION SAFETY ,,,,,,,,, ,,,, ,,,, iii & WARNING THE RAPIDLY MOVING LINE CAUSES OB- Thrown JECTS TO BE THROWN VIOLENTLY. THE SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE t 51 PROTECTION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTH- Object ERS.

  • Page 10: Assist Handle Adjustment

    OPERATION ,=,,,,,,=i =,, :::::::::::::::::::::::::: STOPPING YOUR UNIT ASSIST HANDLE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 6) Release the trigger switch. • Remove finger from trigger switch to turn off trimmer. • Loosen wing nut. STARTING YOUR UNIT • Rotate the Assist Handle intoan upright position. •...
  • Page 11 IIH, I H OPERATION ,m i H i,i, H ,ill ,,, OPERATING / USE TIPS (Fig. 8_ 9_ 10_ & 11) SCALPING DO NOT CROWD LINE WHEN CUTTING WARNING AROUND HARD OBJECTS (ROCKS, GRAVEL, FENCE POSTS, ETC), WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD, BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE LINE,...

  • Page 12: Customer Responsibilities

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE i ¸ Before After Service Dates Fill in da_esas you complete regular service. Check for damaged or worn parts. Check for loose fasteners and parts. ,[i ,,,Him ill ii illl ii ii Clean unit and labels GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USE CHECK FOR DAMAGED/WORN...

  • Page 13: Line Replacement

    i ,i ,,,IHIII iiiiiiiii ii • ,11,,,111 • SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS LINE REPLACEMENT LING THE SPOOL (Fig. 12 & 13) iiiiiiiii HHII,,,,HH,,,I, Cutting line may be replaced by one of two different Insert line into hub as shown. methods: rewinding the existing spool or installinga Align the notch with the line exit hole.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    .............. TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM CAUSE ..REMEDY ..Semi-automatic 1. Crowding trimmer line against matedai 1. Back trimmer head away from grass being cut; allow tip of line to do the cutting. head stops under a being cut.
  • Page 16 SF_A/ $ CRRFTSMRN 6.0 AMP MOTOR Operator's 16 Inch Semi-Automatic Head Manual ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER _ Model No. 35e.799o8o ( 18") Each ElectricWeedwacker ® has its own model number.The model number for your unit will be found on a decal attached to the unit. IF YOU NEED REPAIR All parts listed herein may be ordered through Seam, Roebuck and Co.

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