Sears 257.79605 User Manual

ER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

257.796050

CAUTION:

Read RULES for

Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully

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

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FORM 88-588+00

ADJUSTABLE HANDLE

WEED AND GRASS TRIMMER

DOUBLE INSULATED

• Assembly

• Operating

• Repair Parts

PROTECTED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FoLLOWiNG
U:S; PATENTS: 4, 189, 833; 4, +269,372; 4, 490, 9t0.

Re,/. C 0687

ifth_sElectricWeedw_ckerfailstoperformproperlyduetoadefectinmaterialorworkrn_.ship

withinoneyearfromthedateofpurchase,Searswillrepairit,fre_of eha_e.

ifthisElectricWesdw_c_erisusedforCOmmerCialorrerdalpurposes,thiSwarrantyappliesforonly
9_days fromthedateofpurchase. This warranty apples On_ywhilethisproduct is inuseinthe

Unite<l_ates.

Warranty service _s available by s_mply contacting the nearest Se_ =ore or Service Center

throughout the United Sta_tes,

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumay_ haw otherdghtewhichva(yfrom

stateto state.

SEARS,ROEBUCKANDCO.,Dept.698/731A,SearsTower.Chicago,IL60684

IMPORTANT: RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS

CAUTION

...... 1: =Keep ha_qds,feet and face clear of rotating line. Do not

operate without guard in place.

2. Always ttse Safety Goggles. Wear at all times when
trimming.

3. Dress properly. Always wear shoes. DO not operate
Tool while barefoot or when wearing sandals, canvas

or open toed shoes. Use of rubber gloves and safety
footwear is recommended when working outdoors.

Wear long pants to protect your legs.

4. Keep Children away. Keep spectators at a safe
distance.

! WARNING: To reduce electric shock hazard use only

5.

with an extensioncord suitable for ot,'tdooruse,A two-
wi_cord without a ground connecttonmay be used

silt_ tJie tool is double insulated. C0rdshould be "16

_a_ge0_: heavier to reduce overh,eating:and loss of
_<_weLExtension cordshould not exceed100 feet. U.L

isled extension cords are available from your nearest

6. To _iey_nt disconnection of power supply cord from

the extension cord during operation, see instructions
wittt:_Figure4.

7. Avoid Dangerous Environment _ Do not use unit in
damp or wet areas, or in the vicinity of flammable

fumes.

8. Don't force this tool tt will Work better a_d safer at the
rate for which it was designed. If motor slows down

{o0 much, pull away and allow un|t to obtain fult speed,

9. Do not use toot for any job except that for which it is
intended.

10. Do not immerse tool in water or operate rinrain.

11. Don't overreach -- Keep proper footing and balance at
ait times.

12.. Don't abuse cord _ never carry appliance by,cord or
! yanki_€ordfrom receptacle. KeeP cordaway from beat,

oil_,_b_nd sharp edges. Replace damaged cord

i_mediately.

13. Nev_r carry plugged ln appiianse with finger on swltoh.

14. DisP.;pnnect tootfrom the power sUpp!y when not in use
an when making any repairs or i_spections.

15. Mairdain Trimmer with care and fq!loW instructions for
replacing o[ rewinding spool.

16. Store idle Trimmer indoors. When not in use, Trimmer "
s!loutd be stored indoors in dry place out of reach of

children.

........ 17. The automatic line cutter is extremely sharp and care

should be exercised when handling or operating the
Trimmer to avoid contact with the cutter.

18. KEEP AIR VENTS CLEAR OF DEBRIS.

DOUBLE INSULATION
Double Insuiation is a concept in saf_y, replacing the stan-

dard grounded supply system, in electric power tools. The
construction of a double insulated too} affords comparable

protection to a properly grounded tool without the necessity
for 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 electric 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 with protecting Insulation. The lead wires,

switch, etc. with their functional insulation have the added
protection of non-conductive sleeving or housings to

complete the double insulation system.

SERVICING OF A TOOL WITH DOUBLE INSULATION

REQUIRES EXTREME CARE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE
SYSTEM AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A

QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHN|CtANo FOR SERVICE WE
SUGGEST YOU RETURN THE TOOL TO YOUR NEAREST

AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR WHICH WILL BE
DONE WtTH OR_GINAL FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS.

BOX CONTENTS

This box ShOuld contain

1 257.796050 WEED AND GRASS TRIMMER

1 Ea. 6838-15 REAR GUARD & BLADE ASSY.

1 LOOSE PARTS KIT CONTAINING

2 E& 1745-2 SCREWS
2Ea.

23591 STOP NUTS

.2 Ea.

1847-4 SCREWS '

' lEa.

6834_5 ASS!ST HANDLE

683205 PIVOT YOKE

lEa.

1 Ea.

lEa.

2 Ea,

1 Ea.

lea.

, , l_'_-Ea,

2181 BOLD
7191-05 HANDLE INSERT
454526 WASHER

6772-05 FRONT GUARD
88-588-00 OWNERS MANUAL

HANDLE KNOB

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Remove TRIMMER from carton and examine it thoroughly to

HANGER

POWERCORD "_

make sure it is not damaged.

Remove and discard protective plastic ciips inserted in
handle tubes before assembly of trimmer.

TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY

Medium Phillips screwdriver

" Adjustable wrench or pliers

ATrACH|NG THE ASSIST HANDLE AND TUBES

LOt_VER TUgE

REAR GU.ARD '

_JTER TUB _

6_ A Ft_21Nr 13_J_D

YOUR WEEDWACKER COMES EQUIPPED WITH A

PIVOTING ASSIST HANDLE. THIS FEATURE ALLOWS YOU

ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY AND COMFORT FOR THE
ANGLE OR CUTTING POSITION YOU MIGHT REQUIRE.

The wire and cabte that is exposed between the tube sections

...2, Slide the yoke onto the upper tube (Fig. 1). _.,

3, Locate the assist handle on the yoke (Fig. 1) and replace all

will pass through the slot in the bottom of the yoke_ " ...... I] F i

parts as shown in Rgure 1A. IG.

4, Slideoutertubesleeveuptowertubeandoveruppertubeunt_!

t_e assembly holes are aligned. BE CAREFUL NOT TO
PINCH, CUT OR TWIST CABLE AND HARNESS DURING

ASSEMBLY.

5. Insert screws into the holes and attach locknuts (Fig. 2). Actu-
ate lever to ensure free movement of cable before tightening

screws (see instructinns under "ADJUSTABLE HANDLE" --
PAGE 4).

6. Adjust position of handle to conform to height a_nd arm length FIG. 1A

of user. Handle may be adjusted forward or backward as

desired. Assist handle may be rotated or moved up or down
by loosening t_e knob.

--,a' /

ATTACHING THE GUARD

TURN TRIMMER UPSIDE DOWN, SLIDE REAR GUARD
SECTION AND FRONT GUARD SECTION INTO GROOVES

,ON TRIMMER HOUSING (FIG. 3).

iNSERT 2 SCREWS SUPPLIED AND TIGHTEN FIRMLY.

DO NOT OPERATE TRIMMER WITHOUT GUARD 1N PLACE.

CAUTION: THE CUTI'ING BLADE MOUNTED IN THE
GUARD ASSEMBLY IS EXTREMELY SHARP AND CARE

SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN HANDLING OR
OPERATING TRtMMER TO AVOID CONTACT WITH

CUTTER.

. 3

FIG. 2

RF_R GU/,R=)

FIG. 3

"' • KEEP AIR VENT_