Craftsman 257797020 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO,

257.797020

Read and Follow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

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

CRRFTSMRN

114HORSEPOWER

13" CUTTING WIDTH

ADJUSTABLE HANDLE

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

• Assembly

- Operation

• Service and Adjustment

• Repair Parts

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REV.A 1089

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

1. Risk of eye injury--a{ways use safety glasses or similar protection.

2. Keep hands, face and fee{ dear of rotating line. Do not operate
withoutguard in place,

3. Dress Properly--Do notwear loose clothing or jewelry. They can

be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial
footwear isrecommended when workingoutdoors. Wear long

pantsto protect your legs.

....4o.Ke_p children away--_li visitors should be kept at a distance `from .....

workarea.

5. Avoid dangerous environment.--don't use roofin damp or wet
locations,or in the vicinity of flamroable fumes. Don't Use InRain.

6. Use RightApp{iance_Do not useappliance tot any job except

that for which it is intended.

7. WARNING: To reduce risk of electric shock, use only.with an
extension Cord intendedfor outdoor use. A two-wire cordwithout a

ground connection may be used since the tool isdouble insulated.

8. Cord Sets--Make sure your cord set is in good condition, When
using a cord set be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the

current your product willdraw.An unders_zed cord set wit!cause
a drop in linevoltage resulting in lossofpower and over-heating.
Cord should be 16 gage or heavier and should not exceed t00 ft.

To reduCethe like ihood of disconnect on of cord set from too!
dudngoperation, seCure cords as shown in Figure A. I!L. listed

extensioncords suitable for outdoor use are available atyour
nearest Sears store.

•FIG. A

9. Avoid Unlntentional Starting--Don't carry plugged-in tool wlth
finger on switch. Be sure switch is offwhen pluggir_gin.

10. Don't abuse cord--never c_rry tooibycord or yank it froro
receptacle. Keep card away from heat, oilandsharp edges.

Replace damaged cord iroroed[atety

I "i.Don't force tool--it will do the job better and with less ikelhood of

a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

........ i 2. D0n'I overreach--keep proper footing and balance at aii times,

13. Disconnect toolfrom power supply when notin use, and when
making any repairs, inspections, and changing accessories and

the like.

14. Double Insulated--When servicing useonly identical
replacement parts. Do not iJseany type of wireor meta! cutting

line.

15. Maintain t rimmer with oare_to reduce riskof injury foih0w
instruclions forrepfaelng or rewinding spool. Keep trimmer glean.

Keep air vents clear of debris.

16. Stere trimmer indoors---wilen not inuse, tool shou(d be stored
indoorsin a high, dryor locked-up piaceo_dof reach of chiJdren.

17. The line cutler is extremely sharp and care should be exercised
when handling or operating _oavoid contact with the cutter.

SERVICING OF A TOOL WITH DOUBLE INSULATION REQUIRES
EXTREME CARE' AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE SYSTEM AND

SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECH=
NfCIAN. FOR SERVICE WE SUGGEST YOU RETURN THE TOOL TO
YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER FOR REPAIRWHICH
WILL BE:DONE'WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS.

This tool will operate on 110/120 Volt AC, 60 Hertz electrical current only.

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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY O1_CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC TRIMMER

Ifthis Craftsman Electdc Weedwacker Trimmer fails to give complete satisfaction within one

year from the date of purchase RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE

UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair or replace_t, free of charge.

Ifthis Craftsman E_ectrlc Weedwackar'£Hmmer is used for.commercia! or rental purposes,
this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only
while this product is in use in the United States.

Warranty service is available by simptycontacting the nearest Sears store or Service Center
throughout the United States,

This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and youmay afse have other rights which vary from
state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept 731CR-W, Sears Tower,Chicago, IL 60684

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BOX CONTENTS

257.797020 W_ED AND GRASS TRIM MER

1 Loose Parts Kit Containing

2 Ea. 79621 Machine Screws (For Tubes)
2 Ea. 2935-2 Stop Nuts

:2Ea. 8268-1 Pointed Screws (For Guards)
I Ea, 1592-15 Assist Handle
1 _. "82-84 Bolt,

1 Ea. 8285 , Wingnut
I Ea. 6784-05 Front Guard

1Ea. O6817-15 Guard & Btade Assy.

1 Ea. 88-693-00 Owner's Manual

Remove TRIMMER from carton and examine it thoroughly to
make sure it isnot damaged.

Remove and discard protective plastic clips inserted in

handle tubes before assembly of.trimmer.

TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY

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FIG. 1

ftANGER

I,_-_ HA_r'aLE

4_IRIGGER

UPPER _.-_" ASSIST HANDLE

LOWER TUBE'-_'_ FOAM GRIP

GUARD & BLAID_ ASN_ _FRONT GUARD

kk

_$j_ YRIMMER HOUSING

C_AITTtNG HF.AD

• Medium Phillips screwdriver

• Adjustable wrench or pliers

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

ATTACHING THE ASSIST HANDLE AND TUBES

Attach the assist handle to the uppertube before joining the
three tube sections. (Fig. 1}

• The harness Wirethat is exposed between the tubes will pass
through the slot in the bottom of the handle.

• Slide assist handle uponto the upper tube.

• Place the bolt into the handle, attach wingnut and tighten. (Fig. 2)
. Slide outer tube up lower tube and over upper tube until

the assembly holes are aligned, being carefu! not to pinch

'orcut harness wire.

NOTE: Shouid the outer tube be difffcuit to slide, grasp outer

tube steeve firmly and twist slowly back and forth while
pushing upward.

• insert screws carefully to avoid damage to harness wire, attach
Iocknuts and tighten. (Fig. 3)

ATTACHING THE GUARD

• TurnTrimmer upside down. Slide Guard and Blade Ass_ and
FrontGuard into grooves on Trimmer housing (Fig 4).

- Insert 2 screws supplied and tighten firmly.

• DO NOT OPERA'rE TRIMMER WITHOUT GUARDS 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

FIG. 4

$ "_"_.._ rowE.

/ _ "ruse

LOC.I_tR

SCREW\

_ CUT/ING _tJ_DE

TRIMMER HOUSING

TRIMMER HOUSING

KEEP AIR VEN_

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