Craftsman 257797600 Owner’s Manual

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owner's

manual

.... MODEL NO. r....

257.'797600

CAUTION:

Read RULES for

Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully

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

and SIMPSON-SEARS LIMITED,Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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ELECTR IC WE EDWACKE R

BLADELESS GRASS T_IMMER

DOUBLE INSULATED

* AssemBly

* Operating

• Repair Parts

FO P,t¢I 88-024 R 037_

IMPORTANT: rules for safe operation

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DOUBLE INSULATION

Double Insulation is a concept in safety, replacing the stan-

dard grounded supply system, in etectric power tools, The
construction 'of a double insulated tool affords compatible

prolection to a properly grounded toot without the necessity

tot 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

e]ectdc current in the tool there are two complete sets of
insulation to protect the user. All exposed metal parts are

isolated from the internal metal motor components w_th pro-
tectJng insulation. The lead wires, switch, etc. with their
functional insu{adon have the added protection of non con-

ductive s)eeving or housings to complete the double insula-
tion system_

SERVICING OF A TOOL WiTH DOUBLE INSULATION RIE-

QUIRES EXTREME CARE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE SYS-
TEM AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY.BY A QUALI-
FIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. FOR SERVICE WE SUGGEST

YOU RETURN THE TOOL TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS
STORE FOR REPAIR WHICH WILL BE DONE WITH

ORIGINAL FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS.

.... SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS

CAUTION

1. Keep fingers and feet and face clear of tine while cutting.

2. Use Safety Goggles.

3, Atways wear shoes, Do not operate trimmer while bare-

foot or when wearing sandtes, -canvas or open toed

ShOes.

4. Keep ChildrenAway. Keep spectatorsata safedistance.

5. Do not allo'A, anyone whois not familiar with these rules
to use the' trimmer,

6, Do not use trimmer as a hedge trimmer.
7, Store indoors in a dry, high, or lock-up place out of reach

of children.

8. Don't force this tool, It will work better and safer at the
rate it was designed. If motor slows down too much, pull

away.

Maintain trimmer with care.

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Do not immerse tool in water or operate in rain.

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AfWays unplug cord when tool is unattended.

12.

To prevent shock hazard use only a U.L Approved ex-
tension cord suitable for Outdoor use, A two wire cord

without a ground connection may be used since this tool
is double insulated. Cord should be 18 gauge or heavier.
More than 100 feet may cause slight loss of power. U.L

Listed cords are available at local Sears Stores,

f3, Avoid Dangerous Environment- Do not use this unit in

damp or wet areas.

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The OPerati&n of any power tOO!can _esult in foreign objects u'_ei_-_
thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage..
Always wear safety glasses or ,eye shields before commencing

pow.er tool operation, We recommend Wide Vision Safety MaX
for Lisa over spectacles, or standard safety glasses.., available at

Sears retail or catalog stores.

FORESIGHT tS B'_TTER THAN NO SIGHT.

YOUR WEEDWACKER !S ONE OF THE SAFEST LAWN

CARE TOOLS (motor driven) BEING PRODUCED TODAY.

HOWEVER, DON'T GET A FALSE SENSE OF SAFETY IN
USING IT. USE NORMAL SAFETY PROCEDURES AS

OUTLINED ABOVE AND GOOD COMMON SENSE.

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