Craftsman 257798051 Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away

Operator'g _

Manual

Model No.

257.798051

Read the Operator's Manual and FoIlow All Warnings and Safety

Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious Ix_t_y.

Always Wear Eye Protection.

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ELECTRIC TRIMMER

DOYLE INSUI_TED

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• RepairParts

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Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL60684 USA _

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WAP_LA_NTYON UB.AFTSMAN WI_EDWACKER®

_or One Year from date of purchase, when this Elect_e Line Trimmer is machined and used accordLng to _he operating and

maintenance ins_actions in the operator's n_auuat, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

This warranty excludes nylon line or any other part_ which are expendable parts and become worn during norm_t use.

If th_ Electric Line Trimmer is used for commor_al or rentalpurposes, _ wsrranty does not apply. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE UNIT TO THE _ SEARS SERVICE CENTEPJDEPARTM_NT iN

THE UNITED STATE_ This warrant y applies o_ly while this product is in use in the United S'_ates_

Thiswarr_utyg_vesyou sl_Cificlegalrights,and you m_y alsohsveother_ghtswhich varyfrom state_ostats.

SEAR_ ROEBUCK AND CO. DEP_D/817WA HOFFMANESTATES, IL 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 3

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

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

A. Shield &Tube Attachment ............... 6

B. Assist Handle Attachment ................ 6

C. Motorfl_igger Housing Assembly ......... 6

D. Pre-OperationChecks...................7

E. ExtenslonCord Attachment ..............7

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Cord

Retainer

USING YOUR UNIT

A. LineTrimmer Safety.....................8

B. Trimmer LineAdvance ...................8

C.CuttingMethods........................9

D. LineReplacement .......................10

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

A. Maintenance Safety ...................... 11

B. Trouble Shooting Chart .................. 11

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

PARTS AND SERVICE ............... Bvzk Cover

Assist Handle

MODEL: 257.798051

MOTOR: 7/8PIP

VOLTAGE: 120 Volts AC AMPS: 6.0

CUTTING PATH: 17_

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CUTTING LINE: .080" Dia.Laser Line® LINEFEED: • •Automatic •

WEIGHT; .... t . 9pounds

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WAF ' , GS AriD SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(See AdditionalSafety InstructionsthroughoutthisManual)

WARNING - THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGERO US! This unit a__ cause serious in_

jury or blindnessto the operator and others. When using electric power tools, basic safety precau_ior_ faust be foHowexl

toreducetherisko£injury,fire,and electricshock.Failuretofollowallinstructionscan resultinblindnessorother seriousinju_.The operatorisresponsibleforfollowingthewarningsand instructionsinthismanualand on theunit.

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

persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.

DANGER

NEVER USE BLADES WITH

THIS UNIT.

- THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR LINE

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TRIMMER USE ONLY

- ABLADE CAN COME OFFAND SERIOUSLY'HURT YOU AND OTHERS.

_ Thrown TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW

Eye ts - WEAR EYE AND LEG PROTECTION.

Protection

60 Foot

Hazard Zone

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* - YOU CAN BE BLINDED OR

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HAZARD ZONE FOR THROWN

OBJECTS

- _LmZ CANTHROW OBJECTSviO_

- OTHERS CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED,

- KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS 30 FEET AWA_£

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- FOLLOWALL WARNINGS AND

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Safety

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WARN GS AND SAFETY

OPERATOR SAFET_Y _ UNIT SAFETY

DRESS PROPERLY--Always wear eye protec- 1. Inspect entire unit before each use. Replace dam- tion. Always wear heavy, long pants, beets, and aged parts. Make sure all fasteners arein place and

gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals, short securely fastened.

pants, jewelry,, ':loose d0thimg; or clothing with 2. Replace trimmer bead parts that are cracked,

loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.; they can chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

be caught inmovingpar_. Secure hair so it is above 3. Use only .080" diameter SEARS Laser Line. Never

shoulder length_ Being fully covered will help pro- use wire, rope, string etc. tect you hum pieces of toxic plants such a_ poison 4. Instal! the shield properly before using the unit. ivy_rownby_z_mmerlinewhichcouldbemoreefa 5. Use onty the specified trimmer head. Make sure hazard than _ouching the plant itself.

2. STAY ALERT--Watch_vhat you are doing. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, il!, or un-

der the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

3. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF THE UNIT--Never carry the unit with your finger on

the switch. Be sure the switch is in the off position

before connecting the extension cord.

4. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read,

understand,and follow thewarningsand instruc- tionsin this manual and on the unit.

A ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on the name plate of the unit

2. Avoid dangerous sit_ations. Donotuseinthepres-

onceofflammableliquidsorgasestoavoid creating a fireorexplosionand/orcausingdamagetounit

3. WARNING--T0 REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK--Do not use in damp or

wet locatmns or around swimming poah, hOttubs, etc. Do not expose to anew, rain, or water to avoid thepossibilityof electrica! shock.

4. WARNING--Use extension cords specificelly marked as suitable foroutdoorappliances having

electricalratingnotlessthantheratingoftheunit.

An underrated extension cord will cause a drop in

• llne votf_ge resul_ingin loss ofpower and overheat-

ing. if.in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The

Smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

(NOTE: Figure2shows thecorrectsizetobeused

dependingon thecordlength).Do notusea dam-

agedextensioncord.

5. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR UN_T--In-

spect the insulation and conne_ore on the unit and

extension cord before each use. If there is any dam- age, do not use until damage is repaired by SEARS

qualifiedserviceperoonneL

6. Never carry the unit by the e_ension cord oryank the extension cord to dieconne_ the uni t.

.7. To reduce the possibility of the extension cord dis-

connscting from the unit during opera_ion, slip the

extension cord behind the Tab on the Cord Retain-

er as shown in Figure 3. Plug the extension cord

into the recessed plug on the handle of the unit Figure 3. •

8. Do not use the unit ffswitch does not turn the unit

on and off properly. Repairs to the switch must be

made by SEA-_ qualifi_d service personnel.

9. Keep theextensioncord_learofoperatorand ob-

staclesat alltimes. Do not exp0se cards _ heat, oil,

water, or sharp edges.

10.Avoid any body contact with any grounded conduc- to_ such a metal pipes or wirefences, to avoid the

possibility of electric shock.

lf sltua_ns occur w_h are nat eo __ed in.this manual, use care and #oad __.

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Contwmt your _ _rvwe _.enter/Dep_rtmer_ if yo= _ assi$_

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS ....(Continued)

the trimmer head is properlyin_a]lad end securety

fastened. Refer to '_ssembly/'

6. Use only genuine SEARS accessories as recom-

mended for this unit.

A CUTTING SAFETY

I. Inspec£ the areato 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 includ- ing children, animals, bystanders and helpers out- side the 60 foot Hazard Zone. Do not permit chil-

dren to contac_ extension corder trlmmen Stop the malt fmmedmtely if you are approached.

3. Avoid aeeidental start2ng. 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 umt con- nected to a power source.

4. Stop the unit end disconnect the power source when not in use.

5. DO NOT OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTA- BLE SUPPORT--Keep firm footing and balance.

6. Keep the trimmer head below waist level.

7. Do not raise unit above your waist. The trimmer head can come dangerously dose toyourbody.

8. Keep all parts of your body away from trimmer

headwhen unitisnuming.

9- USE UNIT PROPERLY'_-U_e only for jobsex-

plalnedinthismanual Do notforce theunit.

A MA/NTENANCE SAFETY

1. Maintain the unit according to recommended pro- sedures.Keep cuttinglineatthe proper tangt_

2. Have all internal service performed by SEARS qu- alified service personnel to avoid creal_g a hazard

and/orvoidingyourwarranty

3. DISCONNECT UNIT FROM POWER SOURCE

when notinuseorbeforeperformlngmaintenance_

4. Never douseor squirttheunitwithwateror any

other liquid. Clean with a damp spo_ee. See

"Maintenance-- Storage/'

5. Keep the air vents clean andfreeofdebris to avoid

overheating the motes Clean after each use_ See

"Specifications" for locations.

6. Use only genuine SEARS raplaeemen_ par_ as rec-

ommende_

A TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

1. Hand carry the unit with the motor stopped.

2. Allow the unit to coot and secure the unit before

storing or transporting in a vehicle:

• 3. Store the unit so the line l_miter cannot acciden- tally cause injur_.

4. STORE UNIT INDOORS, unplugged, in a high, dry place out of the reachofchildren.

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