Craftsman 989.799310 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFTSMRNo

4.25 AMP

TRIMMER / EDGER

Model No. 989,799310

®

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts
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CAUTION:

Before using this product, read Ibis manual and follow airits

Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

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CALL 1-800-339-8657

-Sears,-Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, tL 60179 USA IV_RCH 1998

Visil_uFCraftsman website: www.sears.comJcraftsman PN 211868-R

Warranty Statement ............ 2

Safety Precautions ............. 2

Assembly .................... 4

Adjustments .................. 6

Operation ................... 7

Replacement Parts ............. 8

Espa_ol ...................... 9

Parts Ordering ........... back cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRIMMER / EDGER.

If this Craftsman Trimmer/Edger fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or

workmanship within (1) year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair or replace it,
free of charge.

This warranty does not cover the nylon line.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TRIMMER /

EDGER TO PLACE OF PURCHASE OR TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dept. D/817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

PLEASE READ

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appli-

ance, basic precautions should
always be followed to assure maxi-

mum safety and optimum performance.
Read this manual before assembling and
operating this appliance. Failure to comply
with instructions may result in electrical
shock, burns, fire, or personal injury.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE
OR PERSONAL INJURY:

1. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUC-

TIONS listedin this manual before and
duringoperation of this trimmer.

2. TO _IE-DUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK this equiPmenthas a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than

the other). This plug will fit in a polar-
ized outletonly one way. If the plug

does not fitfully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If itstilldoes not fit, contacta
qualifiedelectricianto install the proper

outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.

3. INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the

housing,cord or plug. Keep all fasten-

.ers_. Do not use if the switch does

not rum the unit off properly. Never use

.

.

unitifcord or plug has been damaged,
or if the motor or unit itselfis not work-

ing as it shouldor has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoorsor dropped in

water. Never operate with any air
opening blocked. Keep air openings

free of debris that may reduce air flow.
Replace damaged pads that are

chipped,cracked or damaged in any
way because they can fly apart and

cause serious injury.

[D]THIS APPLIANCE IS DOUBLE

INSULATED to help protect

against electric shock. Double insula-
tion_onstruction consistsof 2 separate

"layers"of electric insulation.
Appliancesbuiltwith this insulation

system are not intended to be ground-
ed. As a result, the extension cord

used with your unitcan be plugged
intoany conventional 120 volt electri-

cal outlet. Normal safety precautions
must be observed when operating an

electricalappliance. The double insula-
tionsystem is only for added protec-

tionagainst injury resultingfrom a pos-
sible intemai electrical insulationfail-

Ure.

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTER-
RUPTER (GFCI) receptacle may be

used on an outlet or circuit for an
added measure of safety.

6. EXTENSION CORD - Use only with
an extensioncord intended for outdoor

use. Match wire gauge to the cord
length. See table below. A 2-wira cord

withouta groundconnection may be
used since this appliance is double

insulated•If in doubt of proper wire
size, use the next heavier gauge.
Please notethat the srhaller the gauge
number,the heavierthe cord.

A. When using the appliance, an

extension cord of adequate size

must be used for safety and to pre-

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120 1 50 feet 115m / t6 A W,G,"t00 feet 13_n 16A.W.G."

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Table 1

vent loss of power and overheating.

B. The extension cord must be specifi-

cally intended for outdoor use and

marked "SJ" or "SJT" and withthe

suffix"WA". In Canada, the exten-
sion cord must be marked "SFTW".

C. /_ Inspect extension power cord

for loose or exposed wires

and damaged insulation. If dam-

aged, replace before using appli-

ance.

DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never carry
appliance by cord or pull cord to dis-
connectfrom outlet. Keep cord clear of

operator and obstacles at all times. Do
not expose cord to heated surfaces, oil

or water. Do not pull cord around sharp
edge.._comers or close door on cord.

7. _NO SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE - Your double insulated

appliance has no serviceable pads
inside. Do not attempt to repair it your-
self. For service information,contact

the Sears Service Depadment listed
on the back cover of this User Manual•

8. _ RISK OF EYE INJURY -

Always wear goggles or other
suitable eye protection when

operating your trimmer.Edging
increases the dsk of injurycaused by

flyinff..debds.Always keep bystanders

at a safe distance.

9. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY from
rotatingline. Do not operate without

guard attached.

10. DRESS PROPERLY - Always wear

longpants, shoes and gloves. Do not

wear loose clothing,jewelry, short
pants, sandals or go barefoot.

11. KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone,
especially children and pets away from

the area of operation. Turn offunit

immediately if you are approached.

_ Never allow children to operate

the appliance as a toy, or to run

itwithout an adult present.

12. _ AVOID A DAN-

_.._ GEROUS ENVI-

RONMENT - To

avoid creating a fire or explosion, de
not use in the presence of flammable

liquids or gases, smoking or burning
materials. Never operate the trimmer in

wet or damp conditionsor around
swimming pools, hot tub, etc. Do not

use in rain. Do not handle plug, cord or
appliance with wet hands.

13. USE CORRECT APPLIANCE - Use
this appliance only for its intended use

as described in this manual. DO NOT
SWEEP WITH TRIMMER - Sweeping

refersto tiltingstringheadto sweep
away debris from walkways, etc. Your

trimmer is a powerful tooland small
stones or other such debris may be
hurled 50 feet or more, causing injury

or damage to nearby property such as
automobiles, homes and windows.

Inspectarea beforestarlingtheal:_

and removedebrisand other objectsthat
cancausedamageduringoperation.

14.DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES or
attachments except as recommended

and providedby Sears. Do not useany
type ofwire or metal cutting line.

15. DO NOT OVERREACH - Keep firm
footing and balance at all times.

16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING

- Do not carry plugged in tdmmer with

yourfinger on the sw'dch.

17. DISCONNECT tdmmor from power

supplywhen not in use _nd before ser-
vicing REX stdnghead.

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