Craftsman 257796041 Owner’s Manual

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MANUAL

MODELNO.

257.796041

•CAUTION:

Read RULES for

Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully

ADJUSTABLE HANDLE

WEED AND GRASS TRIMMER

nOUBLE INSULATED

• Assembly. • '

• Operating

• Repair Parts

PROTECTED UNDER ONEOR MORE OF THE FOLLQW]NG /"11|_

U.S. PATENTS:4, 189, 833; 4, 269, 372; 4, 49{), 910. ". __

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

FORM 88-601-00 Rev. B 0687

IMPORTANT: RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS 17. The _[tomatic linecutteris extremelysharpandcareshou_

CAUTION

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 is recommended when working outdoors.

Wear long pants to protect your legs.

4.

Keep Children away. Keep spectators at a safe

distance.

5.

"WARNING: To reduce electric shock hazard use only

v_thah eSdensioncord suit_ble:_r outdoor us_ A two_
W_.r_;_:0rd°witltouf_a ground c0nnection may be used

st_'thetoo! isdouble insulated. CC_I should be 16
g_ge_ =hea.vterto reduce 0veYt_eatingand loss of

power.Extension cord should not exceed 100feeL U.L
listed extensiorl cords areavailable from your nearest

Sears s_or_ •

•To prevent dlsc0ncection of powe r supply cord from
the extension cord during operation, see instructions

with Figure 4.

7.

Avoid Dangerous Environment -- Do not use unit in
damp or w_ areas, or inthe vicinity of flammable fumes,

8.

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, pull away andallow unit to obtain full speed.

9-

Do not use toot for any job excp.40tthat for which it is
intended.

10.

Do not immerse tool in water or ope_te in rain.

11.

Don't overreach -- Keep proper footing and balance st

all times.

12-

Don't al_Use cOrd _ never cart7 appliance by cord or
yank cord from receptacl_ Keepcord away from heat,

oll and. sharp edges. Replabe =damaged cord

immediately.

13.

Never carry plugged in appliance with ringer Onswitch.

14.

OL_connecttoolfrom the power suppl_whennot inuse and
when making at_y repairsor inspections.

15.

Maintain Tdmmer with care and follow instructionsfor
replacingor rewinding spool. "

Store idle Tdmmer indoors. When not in use, Tdmmer

should be stored indoors in dry place out of (each ot

shffdran.

be exercised when handling or operating the Trimmer to

avoid contact with the cutter.

tS. Keep air ve_dS clear of debris.

DOUBLE INSULATION
Double Insulation is a concept in safety, replacing the star_

dard grounded supply system, in electric power tools. The

construction of a double insulated tool affords comparable

protection to a properly grounded tool without thenecessity
for using a grounded conductor. The double insulation

system eliminates the need for the usual three wire
grounded power cord and grounded supply system.

Wherever there is electric current in the tool there are two
comp!ete sets of insulation to protect the user. All exposed

metal:pads are isolated from the internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation. The lead wires,

swit¢ii, etc. with their functional insulation have the added
protection of non-conductlve sleeving or housings to

complete the double insulation 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.

BOX CONTENTS

Thisboxshouldcontact:

I 257.796041 _ and.Grass Trlmmer

1ea. _,2-15 RearGu_d & BladeAssy.
I LoosePartsKit¢ori_ining:

1ea. 683405 AssistI.ta_l_e
Iea. 683305HandleKhob
I e_L6832-05PivotYoke

" I ea. 218_Bolt

2 ea. 7191-05H_JndleInsert

Iea+ 454526Washer

2 each.1745-2Screws
2 ea.2359-1Stop Nuts

2 e_. 1847-_S_rews

1 e_ 6772-_3 Front.Gu;_=
tea. 1_-601-00 Owner's'Mantr_t

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Remove TRIM MERfrom carton andexamine it thoroughly to
make sure it is not damaged.

Remove and disc_u'd protective plastic clips inserted in
handle tubes before assembly of 1drainer.

HANGER

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. Thewire andcablethat is exposedbetweenthetubesections

will pass throughthe alot in the bottomof the yoke.

2.-Slide the ]_o_eonto theupper tube (F'lg.t)..

3. Locate the assisthandleon the yoke (Fig. 1)and replaceall

parts as shown in F_gum1_

4, Slideoutertubealeeveuplowertubea,'_doveruppertubeuntil

the assembly,ho_esare aligned. BE CAREFUL NOT TO

PINCH, CUT OR TWIST CABLE AND HARNESS DURING

ASSEMBLY.

5. InSertscrewsinto the holesand attachIocknuts(Fig.2). Actu-

ate leverto ensurefree movement of cable before tightening

,screws (see.inst_ctionsunder =ADJUSTABLE HANDLE_ --

: PAGE 4).

6. Adjust positionof handletoconformtOheightand arm length
of user. Handle may be adjusted forward or backward as
desired,Assisthandle may be rotatedor moved up ordown
by looseningthe knob,

. OLrTF_ "I3JBE_

FIG.1

_toe

ATTACHING TIlE GUARD

TURN TRIMMER UPSIDE DOWN. SLIDE REAR GUARD
SECTION AND FRONT GUARD SECTION INTO GROOVES

ON TRIMMER HOUSING (FIG. 3).

INSERT 2 SCREWS SUPPLIED AND TIGHTEN FIRMLY.
DO NOT OPERATE TRIMMER WqTHOUT 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