Craftsman 257796433, 358796440, 257796432, 257796422 Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
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Operator's
Manual
Model No.
257. 796422 - 3Wheels
257. 796432- 4Wheels
257.796433-4 Wheels
358.796440-- 4Wheels
Always Wear Eye Protection
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Mon.- Sat. 7 a.m, - 7 p.m. CST
Read the Operator's Manual and
Follow All Warnings and Safety
Instructions. Failure To Do So
Can Result in Serious Injury.
530-082629-05/24/94 © 1994, Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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Sun, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
WARNING:
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S,A.
ELECTRIC EDGER
DOUBLE INSULATED
• Assembly
• Operation • Repair Parts
• Maintenance
FULL ONEYEARWARRAI'_I_ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC EDGER
MODELS 257.796422, 257.796432, 257.796433
fte_ Craftsman Electric Edger fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or workmanship within one (1) year from
ate of purchase, Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.
This warranty does not cover the blade.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BYRETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC EDGER TO THE NF_AREST SEARS STORE IN
THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO. D/817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES, _ 60179
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC EDGER
MODEL 358.796440 ONLY
this Craftsman Electric Edger fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or workmanship within two (2) years from
me aate of purchase, Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.
This warranty does not cover the 51ade.
WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BYRETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC EDGER TO THE N_ST SEARS STORE IN
THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. D/817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
TABLE OF CONTENTS
:WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .. 3
:KNOW YOUR UNIT ......................... 5
ASSEMBLY ................................. 6
PRE- OPERATION CHECKS ................ 6
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL:
MOTOR:
VOLTAGE:
AMPS:
CUTTING DEPTH:
Man_ un_r the following UoS. patent: 4,463,_4.
AIR
VENTS
,11 i iiii
1 _ Permanent Magnet
120 Volts A.C.
6.0
1 Inch Maximum
257.796422
BLADE
GUARD
USING YOUR UNIT ......................... 7
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES -
MAINTENANCE ....................... 9
ACCESSORIES ............................ i0
PARTS AND SERVICE ...................... 12
257.796432 & 257.796433 358.796440
_19.5]_P, Pe_ent Mac-net" 1.50'HP, Pemanent M_et
120 Volts .__C. 120 Volts A.C.
8.0 7.5
1-1/4 Inch Maximum : 1-1/4 Inch Maximum
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TRIGGER
SWITCH
CONTROL
HANDLE
CORD
-2-
EDGE
GUIDE BLADE
MODEL 257.796422
has only one front adjusting wheel
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT [
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS '_TTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED."
t
PIVOT
-w< LOCI41NGBAR
WHEEL
LOCKING BUTTON
FRONT
- ADJUSTMENT WHEEL
A WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A WARNTNG: When using electric edgers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to re-
duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Read all instructions (see additional safeW instructions
throughout this manual).
_k DANGER: THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGERO US! This unit can cause serious injury
includin_ g amputat_ion or_blindness to the operator and others. The w .arnin.gs and safety instructions in. this
manual must be followed to provide reasonable s..afety and efficiency m using this unit. The operator mre-
sponsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire Opera-
tor's Manual before assembling and using this unit! Restrict the use of this power t0ol to pers0ns who read, understand,
and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit,
A WARN'ING
BLADE CAN THROW OBJECTS
VIO_NTLY.
Eye
Protection Boots
t
- YOU CAN BE BLINDED
OR INJURED.
- WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
BLADE ROTATES
MOMENTARILY
AFTER THE
SWITCH IS
2ELE__SED
60 Foot
Hazard Zone
ALLOW BLADE TO
STOP BEFORE
REMOVING IT
FROM THE CUT.
A WARNING
.HAZARD ZONE FOR THROWN
OBJECTS
- BLADE CAN THROW
OBJECTS VIOLENTLY.
- OTHERS CAN BE BLIN'DED
OR INJURED.
- KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS
3O FEET AWAY.
A WARNING
BLADE ROTATES MOMENTARILY.
- THE BLADE CAN SERIOUSLY
CUT YOU OR OTHERS.
- ALLOWBLADE TO STOPBEFORE
REMOVING ITFROM THE CUT
A WARNING
CUTTING BLADE CAN
CUT THE EXTENSION CORD.
- A CUT EXTENSION CORD CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK TO YOU
OR OTHERS.
- KEEP THE EXTENSION CORD AWAY
FROM THE CUTTING BLADE.
A WARNING
READ OPERATOR "SMANUAL.
- FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS.
Operator's
Manual
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment.
If you need assistance, contact your nearest Sears Service Center or call
the CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
Labels
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
- FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
ARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....(Continued)
_, OPERATOR SAFETY
1. DRESS PROPERLY -- Always wear safety glasses or
, similar eye protection when operating, servicing, or per-
forming maintenance on your _t. Always wear a face
mask or dust mask if operation is dusty. Always wear
heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not
: go barefoot or wear short pants, short sleeves, sandals,
jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging
: straps, ties, tassels, etc.; they can be caught in moving
parts. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. Being
fully covered will help protect you from pieces of toxic
plants such as poison ivy thrown by the blade, which could
be more of a hazard than touching the plant itself.
2. STAYALERT - Do not operate unit when you are tired,
ill, or under influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use common sense.
3. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF THE UI'_IT
- Never carry the unit with your finger on the switch.
Keep your hands and fingers away from the switch when
connecting the extension cord.
4. DANGER - RISK OF CUT - KEEP HANDS AND FEET
AWAY FROM BLADE AND CUTTING AREA - Do not
attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in
motion. Make sure switch is in the off position and the
power source is disconnected when removingjammed ma-
terial from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold unit by
the cutting blade.
5. CAUTION - Blade moves momentarily after the switch
is turned off.
A ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on the name
plate of the unit.
2. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or ex-
plosion and/or causing damage to unit.
3. WAltZING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRI-
CAL SHOCK - Do not use in rain, in damp or wet loca-
tions, or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not ex-
pose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibility of elec-
trical shock.
4. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRI-
CAL SHOCK -- Use extension cords specifically marked
as suitable for outdoor appliances having an electrical rat-
ing not tess than the rating of the unit. The cord must be
marked with the suffix '¢W-A."Use a polarized cord. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condition. An under-
sized extension cord wi!l cause a drop in line voltage re-
sulting in loss of power and overheating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number
the heavier the cord (NOTE: Figure 2 shows the correct
size to be used depending on the cord length).
5. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR UNIT - Inspect insu-
lation and connectors on unit and extension cord before
each use. If there is any damage, do not use until damage
is repaired by your SEARS Service Center_epartment.
6. REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CORDS - have
damaged cords repaired or replaced by your SEARS Ser-
vice Center.
7. DON'T ABUSE CORD - Never carry unit by the exten-
sion cord or yank extension cord to disconnect the unit.
8. To reduce the possibility ofthe extension cord disconnect-
ing from the unit during operation, tie the power cord on
the unit to the extension cord as shown in Figure 3.. In-
sert the cord socket on the unit into hhe extension cord re-
ceptacle.
9. Do not use unit ifthe switch does not turn the unit on and
off properly. Repairs to the switch must be made by your
Sears Service Center.
10. Keep extension cord clear of operator and obstacles at all
times. Do not expose the cord to heat, off, water, or sharp
edges.
11. Avoid any body contact with any grounded conductor,
such a metal pipes or wire fences, to avoid the possibility
of electric shock.
12. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)protection
should be provided on the circuit or outlet robe used for
this unit. Receptacles are availablehavingbuilt-in GFCI
protection and may be used for this measure of safetF.
13. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK -
This unit has a polarized plug. This plug will fit a polar-
ized outlet of extension cord only one way. If the plug does
•not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
A UNIT SAFETY
1. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR UNIT - Inspect entire
unit and extension cord before each use. Have damaged
parts repaired or replaced by your Sears Service Center.
Make sure a!l fasteners, handles, and guards are in place
and securely fastened. A guard or other part that is dam-
aged should be properly repaired or replaced by a Sears
Service Center.
2. Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, bro-
ken, or damagedin any other way. Before usingyour unit,
have your Sears Service Center repair or replace parts
that are cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in any oth-
er way.
3. Use only genuine replacement blades and accessories as
recommended for this unit. Disconnect unit from the
power supply before changing the blade.
4. Install required blade guard properly before using the
unit. Keep blade guard in good working orden
A EDGI VG SAFETY
1. Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove ob-
2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - Keep others including chit.
dren, animals, bystanders and helpers outside the 60 foot
(20 meter) Hazard Zone. Stop the unit immediatelyifyou
are approached.
3. Always keep the unit in front of your body.
4. Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
5. DO NOT OVERREACH OR USE FROM UNSTABLE
SUPPORT - Keep fn-m footing and balance at all times.
6. Keep the wheels in contact with the ground.
7. Do not raise the unit above the ground. The blade can
come dangerously close to your body.
8. Always push unit slowly over ground. Stay alert for un,
even sidewalks, holes in terrain, large roots, etc.
9. DO NOT FORCE UNIT - It will do the job better and
with less likelihood ofa risk of injury at the rate for which
it was designed. Use the right appliance. Use only for jobs
explained in this manual.
A MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE - Maintain unit accord-
ing to recommended procedures. Keep blade and blade
guard clean to reduce the risk of injury.
2. Never start unit with blade guard removed; blade can fly
off or canthrow objects and cause serious injury.
3. DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE POWER
SOURCE before performing maintenance.
4. Use only genuine SEARS replacement parts as recom-
mended.
5. Have all maintenance and service not explained in this
manual performed by your Sears Service Centen
6. Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liq-
uid. Clean the unit and labels with a damp sponge. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
A TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
1. Hand carrythe unit with the motor stopped and the blade
away from your body.
2. Do not grasp or hold the exposed cutting blade.
3. Unplug unit before storing; secure unit when transport-
ing it in a vehicle.
4. Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally cause injury.
The unit can be hung by the handle.
5. STORE UNIT INDOORS - Store unit unplugged in a
high, dry place out of reach of children.
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