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Summary of Contents for WEEDWACKER 358.799462

Page 1: ...8 799462 WARNING 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 10 am 7 pm Sun 1 800 235 5878 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530088746 10 9 00 ...

Page 2: ... un can be dangerous Operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Read entire Operator s 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 who read understand and follow unit and manual warnings and instruc tions Never allow children to operate this unit Cl...

Page 3: ...he equipment plug exten sion 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 da...

Page 4: ...ng the mo tor Clean after each use 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 CONSTRUC TION This unit is double insulated to help ...

Page 5: ...ten wing nut or knob ATTACHING THE SHIELD _WARNING The shield must be properly installed The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others 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 If shield is not properly insta...

Page 6: ...e the unit HANDLE BUTTON The HANDLE BUTTON is used to adjust the upper handle to a comfortable op erating position 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 SEMI AUTOMATIC HEAD The SEMI AUTOMATIC HEAD holds the cutting line and rota...

Page 7: ...d the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in 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 EDGING POSITION You can press this button and twist the lower portion 180 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...

Page 8: ...gligence 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 odically to properly maintain your unit BEFORE EACH USE CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Housing Screws Assist Handle Screws Debris Shield Edge Guide CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact Sears Service Center for re placement of damaged o...

Page 9: ...ine exit hole 9 Push the spool into the hub until it snaps into place 10 Pull on the line extending outside the hub to release it from the notch otherwise the unit will not function properly Small Spool Tap Button Line in Notch _ Hub Line exit hole REPLACEMENT PART PART NUMBER Spool with 065 Pro Trimmer Line 71 85837 Assist Handle 530401991 Bolt Assist Handle 1 4 20 530401989 Wing Nut Assist Handl...

Page 10: ...size 4 Not enough line outside of head 5 Dirt buildup on unit 1 Line size is incorrect 2 Incorrect spool 3 Line is being crowded against material being cut 1 Line improperly routed in head 2 Spool damaged 1 Line improperly routed in head 2 Line size is incorrect 3 Crowding line against material being cut 4 Spool worn or damaged Use only 065 in 1 65mm dia line Remove cover and pull 4 in 10 cm of li...

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