,
cleared, _ne spool should spin _ree a
short distance and the line wil! ad-
vance,
If the unit continues to jam or will not
spin freely, call sen,ice number list-
ed below Failure to stop the unit
when the line is jammed will cause
excessive battery drainage and
shorten motor life (overheating)
LUBRICATION - No periodic _elubrica-
tion of the Weedwacker bearings or
other moving parts is required,
CLEANING OF PLASTIC PARTS -
Use only a dry brush or a cloth with
warm water and mild soap to clean
plastic parts Many household cleaners
contain chemicals which could damage
the plastic, Never use gasoline, turpen-
tine, paint thinner or similar fluids.
Never spray-wash too! or immerse in
water. Water or. liqu!d inside the tool
can cause serious damage to the unit.
FUSE - Th_ unit is.equipped with a
fuse (15 A_p) that will protect from ex-
treme overload to the motor To change
the fuse, first remove battery housing
cover by unscrewing screw Then re-
move battery to access fuse holder.
DROPPING THE UNIT -If you drop the
unit, carefutly inspect it for any damage
before using it again.
appliance on or aajacent to [eE!llzers
or chemicals
REPLACEMENT PARTS - For opti-
mum cutting results and the assurance
of top performance, it is recommended
that only Sears Craftsman replace-
ment line, spools, and accessories be
used Spool with line is available at
your local Sears store
WARNING; Only use Craftsman ac-
cessories with the Weedwacker_ Use
of non-Craftsman accessories could
be hazardous
BATTERY RECYCLE- To preserve
natural resources, please recycle or
dispose of this product's SEALED
LEAD-ACID BATTERY properly. Local,
state and federal laws may prohibit
disposal of sealed lead-acid batteries
in ordinary trash Consult your local
waste authqrity or Sears store for in-
formation regarding available recycling
and/or disposal options.
BATTEI_Y REPLACEMENT - When
replacing the batteries, both batteries
shopld be replaced atthe same time.
Mixing fresh and dischal'ged batteries
could increase internal celt pressure
and cause rupture
WARNING; When replacing the bat-
teries, the proper polarity or direction
must be observed Reverse insertion
of batteries can result in leakage or
TEMPERATURE - Temperature
extremes limit the useful life of the bat-
tery. The best storage place is one that
is cool and dry. Store the tool away
from direct sunlight, heating pipes, fur-
naces, etc. Do not store where tem-
peratures go below +40 F or above
+120 F
explosion°
If you see any condition that may
affect safe operation, or if you have
any questions, contact our customer
service number at:
1,.800- 539-6455
PREVENTING CORROSION - Fertiliz-
ers and other garden chemicals contain
compounds that greatly accelerate the
corrosion of metals. Do not store the