Craftsman 257797010 Owner’s Manual
OWNER'S
"1...........MANUAL........
MODEL NO.
257.797010
CAUTION:
Read and Follow
all SafetyRules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND.CO, Chicago, IL. 60684 U_S;A. "
£RRFTSMRNo
115HORSEPOWER
10" CUTTING WIDTH
DOUBLE INSULATED
ELECTRIC WEEDWACKE_
• Assembly
• Operation •
Service and Adjustment
• Repair Parts
R£Y. 8 1189
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
1. Risk of eye injury--ahvays use safety g!esses orsimilar protection.
2. Keep heeds, face and feel dear of rotating line. Do not operate
without guard inplace,
3. Dress Properly--Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can
be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear long
pants to protect your legs.
4. Keep children away--a vietots should be kept at a distance from ...... . . _ .,.=_ _, j .... .: ..; _., _.__
.......... work aFen. ................................ ],_,t_on'r overreacn--_:eep proper _oo[mg anu u_lanvuz===, l.=tu_.
5- Avoid dangerous environment--don't use tool in damp or wet
Iocations, or in the vieinity of flammabfe fumes. Ddn't Use ln Ra!n.
6. Use F{ightAppliance--Do not use appliance for anyjob except
"that for which it is intended.
7. WARNING.* Toreduce riskof electric shock, use onlywith an
extension cord intended for outdoor use. A two-wire cor_l without a
ground connection may be used since the toot isdouble insulated.
Cord Sets--Make sure your cord set is in good condition, When
using a cord sol be sure to use one heavy enough to ea_'rythe
current your product wil! draw,An undersized cord set w If cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in lossof power and over-heating.
Cor_ should be 16 gage orfleavier and should not exceed t00 fL
Toreduce the likelihood ot disconnection of cord set from t0ol
during operation, secure cords as shown in Figu re A. U.L. t_sted
extension cords suitable for outdoor t_seare available atyour
nearest Sears store.
9. Avoid Unintentional Sta rli=lg--_Don'tcarry plugged-in tool with
finger on switch_ Be sure switch isoff when plugging in.
t 0. Don't abuse cord-_never carry tool by cord or yank it from
receptacle. Keep (_ordaway from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Replace damaged cord immediately.
11. Don't force tool--ii w_lldo the job better and with less likelihood of
a risk of"injury atthe rate for which it was designed.
13. Disconnect tool from power supply when not in use, and when
making any repairs, inspections, and changing accessories and
the like.
14. Double Insulated--When servicing use only identical
replacement parts• Do not use any type ofwire or metal cutting
line.
15. Maintain trimmer with care--to reduce risk el injuryloltow
instructions for replacing or rewinding spool, Keep trimmer clean.
Keep air vents clear ofdebris.
16. Store trlr_ mer indoors--when net in use, tool should he stored
indoorsin a high, dry or locked-up place out of reach ofchildren.
17. The line cutter iSextremely sharp and care should be exercised
when handling or operating to avoid contact with the cuttec
SERVICING OF A TOOL WITH DOUBLE INSULATION
REQUIRES EXTREME CARE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE SYS-
TEM AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUAUFED
FIG.A
SERVICE TECHNICIAN. FOR SERVICE WE SUGGEST YOU
RETURN THE TOOL TO. YOUR NEAREST SEARS STORE OR
AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR WHICH WILL BE DONE
WITH ORIGINAL FACTORYREPLACEMENT PARTS.
This tool will operate on 1i01t20 Volt AC, 60 Hertz electrical current only.
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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC TRIMMER
If this Craftsman Electric Weedwacker Trimmer fails to give complete satisfaction within one
year from the date ofpurchase RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE.
UN1TED STATES, and Sears will repair Orreplace it, free of cb_,rge.
"Ifthis Craftsman Electric Weedwacke_ Trimmer is used forcommercial or renta| pop, bees,
thiswarranty applies foronly 90 days from th_.date of purchase. This warrant_'appHes 0nty
while this product is in use in the United States.
Warranty service is avaBable by simply contacting the nearest Sears store or Service Center
throughout the United States.
This warranty givesyou specific legal-rights, andyou may also have olherrlghts which vaq/from "
state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
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ASSEMBLY
BOX CONTENTS
1257.797010WeedandGrassTrimmer
1LoosePartsKitContaining
...................2ea. 7962MachineScrews(ForTubes)
2ea.3935StopNuts
2ea.8268-tPointedScrews(ForGuards)
Iea. 6774-05FrontGuard
Iea, Q6796-15Guard&BladeAssy.
1ea.88-692-00Owner'sManual
Remove TRIMMER from carton and examine it thoroughly to
make 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
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
.ATTACHING THE TUBES
• Slide outertube up lower tube and overupper tube (Fig, 1)
until the assembly holes are aligned, being careful not to pinch
or cut harness wire.
NOTE: Shouid the outer tube be difficult to slide,grasp outer
tube sleeve firmly end twist slowly back and forth while
.pushing upward.
•,, insert screws carefullyto avoiddamageto harness wire; attach
lock nuts and tighten.
FIG,1
RG.2
FIG. 3
H/,J_G_R
" _'_ TRIGGER
UBE
OUTERTU8_
'_._ LOWER 'fUeE
. _lrRIMME_ HOUSING
GUARD & eLAOE ASSY. _ FRONT GUARD
CUTTING HEAD
Y
UPP_ _ SCREW
TUBE "_,,_ f
OUTERTUBE "" _ "_U_
LOC_UT$
GUARD & BLADE ASSY.
CUT_NG et.A_
ATTACHING THE GUARD
• Turn"l_immerupside down. Slide Guardand Blade Assy. and
Front Guard into grooves on Trimmer housing(Fig. 3).
• Insert 2 screws supp!ied and tighten firmly.
• DO NOT OPERATE TRIMMER WITHOUT GUARDS. IN
PLACE.
CAUTION-" THE CUTTING BLADE MOUNTED IN THE
GUARD ASSEMBLY IS EXTREMELY SHARP AND CARE
SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN HANDLIN_ OR
OPERATING TRIMMER TO AVOID CONTACT WITH
CUTTER.
IMPORTANT:
Remove protective cover from the cutting blade before
operating trimmer.
TRIMMERI_OL_NG
TRIMMER HOUSING
_" KE_:P AIR VENTS
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