Craftsman 257796040 Owner’s Manual

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

257.796040

CAUTION:

Read RULES for

Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully

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ADJUSTABLE HANDLE

WEED AND GRASS TRIMMER

DOUBLE INSULATED

• Assembly

• Operating

• Repair Parts

PROTECTED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS: 3.708.967; 3.826.068; 3.859.776. OTHER U.S.

AND FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING.

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GRASS TRIMMER

If this Electric Weedwacker fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it. free of charge_;

ff this ElectricWeedwacker is usedfor commercial or rental purposes, thiswarranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only while this product is _nuse in the

United States_ Warranty service is available by simply contacting the nearest Sears store or Service Center

throughout the United States, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, end you may also have other dghts which vary from

state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, Dept. 698/73tA, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

IMPORTANT: RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS CAUTION

1. Keep hands, feet and face clear of rotating line. Do not operate without guard in place.

2. Always use Safety Goggles. Wear at all times when trimming.

3. Dress properly_ Always wear shoes. Do not operate

Tool while barefoot or when wearing sandals, canvas or open toed shoes. Use of rubber gloves and safety footwear _s recommended when working outdoors.

Wear long pants to protect your legs.

4. Keep Children away. Keep spectators at e safe

distance.

WARNING: To reduce electric shock hazard use only

with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use, A two- wire cord without a ground connection may be used since the toollis double insufated..Cord should be 16

gauge or heavier to prevent overheating and loss of, power. Extension cord should not exceed 100 feet. U.L

listed extension cords are available from your nearest Sears store.

To prevent disconnection of power supply cord from

the extension cord during operation, see instructions with Figure 4.

Avoid Dangerous Environment -- Do not use unit in damp or wet areas.

Don't force this tool. It will work better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. If motor slows down

too much, pul! away and allow unit to obtain full speed.

Do not use tool for any job except that for which it is intended.

10.

Do not immerse tool in water or operate in rain.

11,

Don't overreach _ Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

12.

Don't abuse cord -- never carry appliance by cord or yank cord from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat,

oil and sharp edges. Replace damaged cord immediately.

13.

Never carry plugged in appliance with finger on switch.

14.

Disconnect tool from the power supply when not in use and when making any repairs or inspections.

15.

Maintain Trimmer with care and follow instructions for replacing or rewinding spool.

16.

Store idle Trimmer indoors. When not in use, Trimmer should be stored indoors in dry place out of reach of

children.......................

17. Theautomaticlinecutterisextremefysharpandcareshould be exercised when handling or operating the Trimmer to

avoid contact with the cutter.

"_8. Keep air vents clear of debris.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double Insulation is a concept in safety, replacing the standard grounded supply system, in electric power toots.The construction of a double insulated tool affords comparable protection to a pro- per[y grounded tool without the necessity for using a grounded conductor. The double insulation system eliminates the need for the us_Jalthree wire grounded power cord and grounded supply system. Wherever there is electriccurrent in the toolthere are two

complete sets of insulation to protect the user. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. The lead wires, switch, etc. with

their functional insulation have the added protection of non- conductive sleeving or housings to complete the double insula-

tion system.

SERVICING OF A TOOL WITH DOUBLE INSULATION

REQUIRES EXTREME CARE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE SYSTEM AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A

QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN, FOR SERVICE WE

SUGGEST YOU RETURN THE TOOL TO YOUR NEAREST

AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR WHICH WILL BE

DONE WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS,

SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURE de-magnetizes the perma-

nent magnets when in operation. DO NOTloperate in freez-

ing temperature.

BOX CONTENTS

Thisbox should contain:

1257.796040WeedandGrassTrimmer 1 LoosePartsKitcontaining:

! ea. 6831=05AssistHandleAssy. 2 ea. 1745-2Screws

2 ea. 2359-1Stop Nuts 2 ea.1847-4 Screws

I ca. 6772-05 Front Guard 1 ca. 6852-15 Rear Guard & Blade Assy.

Iea. 88-544-00 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

RemoveTRIMMERfrom cartonandexamineitthoroughIytomake

sure it is not damaged.

Remove and discard protective plastic clips inserted in handle tubes before assembly of trimmer.

TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY

• Medium Phillips screwdriver

• Adjustable wrench or pliers

ATTACHING THE ASSIST HANDLE AND TUBES YOUR WEEDWACKER COMES EQUIPPED WITH A

PIVOTING ASSIST HANDLE. THIS FEATURE ALLOWS YOU ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY AND COMFORT FOR THE ANGLE OR CUTTING POSITION YOU MIGHT REQUIRE,

1. Remove the bolt and knob from assist handle, being careful

not to lose washer. Siide out yoke (see Fig. 1A).

2, The wire and cable that is exposed between the tube sections

.....wifl-pass through the slot in the bottom of the yoke,

3_ Slide the yoke onto the upper tube (Fig. 1). 4, Locate the assist handle on the yoke (Fig. 1) and replace all

parts as shown in Figure 1A,

5, Slide outer tube sleeve up lowertube and overupper tube until

the assembly holes are aligned. BE CAREFUL NOT TO

PINCH, CUT OR TWIST CABLE AND HARNESS DURING

ASSEMBLY.

6. Insert screws into the holes and attach [ocknuts(Fig. 2). Actu- ate lever to ensure free movement of cable before tightening

screws (see instructions under "ADJUSTABLE HANDLE"-

PAGE 4).

7. Adjust position of handle to conform to height and arm length of user, Handle may be adjusted forward or backward as

desired. Assist handle may be rotated or moved up or down

by loosening the knob.

HANGER

POWER CORD "_ POWER MISER SWITCH

--'_l y_._ TILTRELEASELEVER

UPPER TU6E _

OUTER TUSE-'_-_\

Z2:

BLADE ASSY ,__ FRONT GUARD

FIG.1

A,*__ IST, PIANOL F_

HANOLE 1

FIG. 1A

INSERT

CUTFING HEAD

yOKE

WASHI_

I_NOB

ATTACHING THE GUARD

TURN TRIMMER UPSIDE DOWN. SLIDE RE_,R GUARD SECTION AND FRONT GUARD SECTION INTO GROOVES

ON-TRIMMER HOUSING (FIG. 3). INSERT 2 SCREWS SUPPLIED AND TIGHTEN FIRMLY.

DO NOT OPERATE TRIMMER WITHOUT GUARD IN PLACE.

CAUTION: THE CUTTING BLADE MOUNTED IN THE GUARD ASSEMBLY IS EXTREMELY SHARP AND CARE

SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN HANDLING OR OPERATING TRIMMER TO AVOID CONTACT WITH

CUTTER.

FIG. 2

FIG.3

REAR GUARD

__BLADE A_Y

FRONT GIM_D

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