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Summary of Contents for WEEDWACKER 358.745290

Page 1: ...bly Operation Maintenance Espar_ol 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 Centra Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530164371 11 7 03 ...

Page 2: ...NFORMATION ON THE UNIT This power unit can be dangerous Operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit Read entire instruction 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 al...

Page 3: ...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 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 be...

Page 4: ...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 unit with motor stopped Store the unit so the line limiter Made 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 Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is...

Page 5: ...ten wing nut ATTACHING THE SHIELD IWARNING 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 installed dam...

Page 6: ...er handle to a comfortable op eratin_ 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 0 065 line _ Tap Button Debris Shield Line Limiter Blade SEMI AUTOMATIC HEAD The SEMI AUTOMATIC HEAD holds the cutting line and rotates during ...

Page 7: ...ll result in improper cutting head function or can cause serious injury Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off during cut ting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury See page 2 for warning concerning other cutting devices TRIMMING Hold tile bottom of tile trimmer head about 3 inches 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow only the tip o...

Page 8: ... items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence 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 WHEN TO PERFORM Before each use Bef...

Page 9: ...dle Bolt Assist Handle 1 4 20 Wing Nut Assist Handle Shield Assembly Edge Guide Screw Edge Guide Retaining the hub as shown in the illustra tion 8 Align the notch with the line 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 Hoie__ 4_ _ _ i _ d _X_ _ spoo...

Page 10: ...l 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 1 Too little line outside of head 2 Line size incorrect 2 Contact Sears Service see back cover 3 Check Breaker Box 4 Remove debris 1 Check line routing 2 Rewind line tightly and evenly 3 Use only 0 065 inch 1 65 mm...

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