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Summary of Contents for WEEDWACKER 358.799140

Page 1: ... Model No 358 799140 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 Sun 10 am 7 pm 1 800 235 5878 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 530084024 12 13 99 ...

Page 2: ...ower unit can be dangerous Operator is responsible for following unit and manual instructions and warn ings Read entire Operator s Manual before using unit Be thoroughly famil iar with the controls and the proper use of the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read understand and follow unit and manual wanrings and instructions Never allow children to operate this unit DANGER Never us...

Page 3: ...n cord is in good condition In spect extension cord before use and replace if damaged An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The lower the gauge number the heavier the cord See Selecting an extension cord Do not abuse cord Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank extension cord to di...

Page 4: ...wer source when not in use Carry the unit with motor stopped Store the unit so the blade cannot cause iniury See Extending the line Store unit indoors in a high dry place out of the reach of children Store unit unplugged DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION This unit is Double Insulated to help protect against electric shock Double insulation construction consists of two separate layers of electrical in...

Page 5: ... of thrown objects to the operator and others Your unit is equipped with a line limiter which cuts excess line to the proper length while running The line limiter on underside of shield is sharp and can cut you Align the installation arrow on the shield with the arrow on the motor housing Insert the shield onto the motor housing Twist the shield until it snaps secure ly into place Make sure the sh...

Page 6: ...ER The line limiter cuts the cutting line to the proper cutting length SemFautomatic Head with 065 line Line Limiter ASSIST HANDLE The assist handle is used to help hold and guide the unit SEMI AUTOMATIC HEAD The semi automatic head holds the cutting line and rotates during opera tion EDGE GUIDE The edge guide protects the unit from contacting the ground during edging OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Use on...

Page 7: ...g posi tion Button WARNING Always wear eye protec tion Never lean over the trimmer head Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury TRIMMING Hold tile bottom of tile trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow only the tip of 3 in 8 cm Above Ground EDGING While edging allow the tip of the line to make contact Do n...

Page 8: ...manual Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Housing Screws Assist Handle Screws Debris Shield Edge Guide CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Refer replacement of damaged worn parts to your Sears Service Center Trigger Switch Ensure switch func tions properly by pressing and re leasing the trigger switch Make sure motor...

Page 9: ...Hub Spool Line exit hole REPLACEMENT PART PART NUMBER Spool with 065 Pro Trimmer Line 71 85837 Assist Handle 530 402657 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 530 401989 Wing Nut 530 016152 Shield Assy 530 402673 Edge Guide 530 402661 Screw 10 16 X 1 2 H LO SEMS 530 015815 Prepare unit for storage at end of sea son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more WARNING Stop the unit and disconnect the power source w...

Page 10: ...side of head Dirt buildup on cover Line size is incorrect Incorrect spool Line is being crowded against material being cut Line improperly routed in head Spool damaged Line improperly routed in head Line size is incorrect Crowding line against material being cut Spool teeth worn or damaged Rewind line tightly and evenly Use only 065 in diameter line Pull 4 Inches of line outside of head Clean cove...

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