Craftsman 257798031 Owner’s Manual

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......Operator's

Manual

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Model No.

257.798031

05" Cutting Path)

_k WARNING:

Read the Operator's Manual and Follow All Warnings and S_d'ety

Instructions. Failure To Do SO

Ca_ Result in Serious Injury.' _i_:

•Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation

SEA/,qS/CRI:lFTSMRNo

ELECTRIC TRIMMER

DOUBLE INSUI_TEI)

• Assembly

• Operation

• -Maintenance

:_068294_4-03/08/9t " * Sears,Roebuck and Co., 1991

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER®

For One Year from date of purchese,when thisE|ectricLine THmmer ismainta_ned and _ according tothe operatingand

m_ntenancc in_ructi'ons in the operator's manual, Seers will rep_ free of charge any defect in matem'al or workmanship.

This warranty excludes nylon llne or mayother partswhich areexpendableparts andbecomewornduring normalus_

If this Electric Line Trimmer is used for e_m_erclal or renbsL[ parposes, thi_ war,_anty applies for only 30 days from the date of pttrchase.

•WARRAN'I_ SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE UNIT TO THE NFAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTeR/DEPARTMENT IN

THE UNITED STATES. This warranbj applies only wh[le this pr_<Iuct is in use in the U_ited Ststes.

This warranty glv_ you specific legal rlghts, and you may al_o have other rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO. DEP_ D/731CR-W SEARS TOWER CHICAGO, IL 60684

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 3

KNOW YOUR UNIT ........................5

A. Introdt_tion..........................5

B. Unpacking Instrnctions ................. 5

C. CartonContents.......................5

D. Double][nsuhtionConstruction..........5

ASSEMBLY ............................... 6

A. Assist Handle Attachment ............... 6

B. Tube Assembly ........................ 6

C. ShieldAttachment ..................... 6

D. Pre-0peration Checks .................. 7

E. Extension Cord Attachment ............. 7

E OperatingPosition.....................7

SPECIFICATIONS

V_rLreHanger

Power Cord

USING YOUR UNIT

A, Line Trimmer Safety ................... 8

B. Operating Instructions .................. 9

C. Adjustable Handle ..................... 9

D. Trimmer Line Advance .................. 9

E. Cutting Methods ....................... 9

E Line Rephcement ...................... 10

GENERAL MAINTENA.NCE

!L Malntemmve Safety.................... 11

B. Trouble Shooting Ctmrt ................. 11

ACCESSORIES ............................11

PARTS AND SERVICE ..............Back Cover

Assist Handle

AirVents

Shield

Air Vents

Motor

Limiter

A WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(See Additional Sa£ety Instructioi_s throughout this Manual)

_k WARNING- THISPOWER UNIT CAN BE DANGERO US! This unit can cause serious injury or

blindness to the operator aad others. When usingan electric trimmer, these basic safety precautions mat be followed to reduce the risk ofinjary, fire, and electric shock. Failure to follow all instructions can result in blindness or other serious

injury. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and h_stractions ia this manual and on the unit. Read the

entire Operator's Manual before assembling and using this unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons

who read, understand, and follow the wm'nings and instruchons in this manual and on the unit.

DANGER

NEVER USE BLADES WITH

THIS UNIT

- THEBLADE CAN COME OFF AND

GOQ

_k WARNING

Face

Shield

SEmO_SLY _VRT YOV A_'W OTI_RS.

- 7_s w_xs DESZGr,rEDFOR

TRIMMER USE ONLY

TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS VIOLENTLY.

- YOU CAN BE BLINDED OR

INJURED.

- WEAR EYE AND LEG PROTECTION.

60 Foot

Operator's Safety Manual Labels

_k WARNING

HAZARD ZONE FOR THROWN

OBJECTS

- "r_¢_I¢ LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS

VIOLENTLY.

- OTHERS CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED.

- KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS 30 FEET (10 METERS) AWAY.

_k WARNING

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

- FOLLOWALLWARNINGSAN_

• _STRUCIZONS.

- FAILURE.TO.DD SO. CA_. RESUL,T IN

SERIOUS.INJURY.

V, _ARN[NGS AN D SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....(Continued)

ik OPERATOR SAFETY _ UNIT SAFETY

3. DRESS PROPERLY--Always wear eye protection. 1. Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace dam- Always wear heav_, long pants, boots, and gloves, aged parts. Make sure all fasteners aye in place and

Wea_'ng safer2( teg guards is recommended. See securely fastened.

_ccessories. Do not gobarefootorwearsandals, 2. Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked,

short pants, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothingwith chipped, or _ before using the unit. loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.. Secure 3. Use only .051 diameter line. Neverusewire, rope,

hair so it is above shoutderlength, Being f_ly coy- sluing etc. • ered will help protect you from pieces of toxic 4. Install the shield properly before using the unit.

............... headwhich could be more ofahazard than touching ....

If situations ocvur .w_h are not eovered ln this manmd, usb eare and goodjudgr_ Contact your Authoro

ized Service Dealer if you need assistan_ " .

plants such as poison i-_:ythrown by the _rimmer 5. Use only the specified trimmer head. Make sure the plant itself, fastened. Refer to _,ssembty.

4. STAYALERT--Do not operate this trait whan you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohoI, drugs, or medication.

5. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF THE UNiT--Never carry the unit with your finger on

the switch. Be sure the switch is in the offposition

before connecting the extension cord.

6. Restrict the use of this emit to persons who read,

-,md_'_,and, and fo_ow the warm_ngsand _t_ac- tions in this manual and on the unit.

_k 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 i_n.thepres-

ence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit.

3. WARNING--TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC- TRICAL SHOCK--Do not use in damp or wet loca- tions or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do

not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the pos- sibility of electrical shock.

4. WARNING--Use extension cords specifically

marked as suitable for outdoor appliances having

electrical mt'mgnot less than the rating of the unit.

An undersized e_, ension cord will cause a drop in

liaevoltage resultmgin loss ofpower and overheat-

lag. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord-

(NOTB: Figure 4 shows the correct size to he used

_dm_g on the cord length}.

5. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR UN1T--Luspeet the insulation and connectors on the unit and ex-

tension cord before each use. If there is any dam-

age, donot use untildamageis repaired by qualified

servicepersonnel.

6. Nevercarrytheunitby theextensioncordoryank

the extension cord to disconnect the unit.

7. To reducethepossibility oftheex_usioncorddis- cenaectLugfrom the unit during operation, tie the

cards together as shown in Figure 4. hsert the Cord Socket on the nnit into the Extension Cord

Receptacle. Figure 4.

8. Do not use the unit ffthe switch does not turn the

unitonandoffproped_ Repairs to the switch must be made by quM_ed service personnel.

9. Keep the exte_ion cord clear of operator and oh-_

• statics at alltimes. Do not expose cords to heat, oil,

:wa ;:or sharp edges.

I0_Avoidanybodycontactwithany groundedconduc-

tor,sucha metalpipesorwirefences,toavoidthe

possibilityofelectricshock.

.the trimmer head is_roperly installed and securely

Use only genuine SEARS accessories as recom- mended for this unit.

A CUTTING SAFETY

1. Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove

objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)

which can be thrown or become entangled in the trimmer head.

2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY--Keep others including the 60 foot (20 meter) Hazard Zone. Stop the unit

immediately if you are approache&

3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch is in

the "OFF" position and keep your hand and fingers

away from the switch while connecting the unit to an extension cord or when carrying a unit con-

nected to a power source.

4. Stop the unit and disconnect the power source

when not in

5_ DO NOT OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTA-

BLE SUPPOKT_Keep fn_a footing madbalance. Do not over-reach.

6. Keep the trimmer head belowwaist Ievel.

7. Do notraisetheunitaboveyourwrist.The trim-

mer head can come dangerously close to your bod_:

8. Keep nli parts of your body away from trimmer

head whenuultisrunning.

9, USE UNIT PROPERLY--Use only for jobs ex,

pIained in this manual. Do not force the unit.

A MAINTENANCE SAFETY

1. Maintain the unit according to recommended pro-

servicepersonneltoavoidcreating a hazard and/or

voidin_gyoaryourwarranty.

3. DISCONNECT UNIT FROM THE POWER SUP- PLY before performing maintenance.

4. Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any

other liquid.Clean with a damp sponge_ See _Main_nance _ Storage. _

5. Keep the air vents dean and free of debris to avoid

• overheating the motor. Clean after each use. See _Specifieations" for locations.

6. UseonlygenuineSEARS replacementpartsasrec-

ommended.

A TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

I. Hand carry the unit with the motor stopped.

2, Allow the unit to cool and sbcure the unit before

storing or transporting in a vehicle_

3. Store the unit so theline limiter cannot acclden-

tally cause injur_.

4. STORE UNIT INDOORS--Store unit unplugged in a high, dry place out of the reach of children.

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