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Craftsman 257.798031 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 257.798031 Operator's Manual

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LL_Dn°_A _
_NT-JAL
Do Not Throw
Away
...... O perator's
Manual
Model No.
257.798031
05" Cutting Path)
)
•Always
Wear
Eye Protection
During
Operation
_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_:
SEA/,qS/C RI:l F TSMRNo
ELECTRIC
TRIMMER
DOUBLE INSUI_TEI)
• Assembly
• Operation
• -Maintenance
:_068294_4-03/08/9t
" * Sears,Roebuck
and Co., 1991

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  • Page 1 LL_Dn°_A _ _NT-JAL Do Not Throw Away ..O perator's Manual Model No. 257.798031 05" Cutting Path) •Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation SEA/,qS/C RI:l F TSMRNo ELECTRIC TRIMMER _k WARNING: Read the Operator's Manual and DOUBLE INSUI_TEI) Follow All Warnings and S_d'ety Instructions.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER® For One Year from date of purchese,when thisE|ectric L ine 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.
  • Page 3 A WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (See Additional Sa£ety Instructioi_s throughout this Manual) _k WARNING- THISPOWER UNIT BE DANGERO US! This unit can cause serious injury or blindness to the operator aad others. When usingan electric trimmer, these basic safety precautions be followed reduce the risk ofinjary,...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 I nn n un ill,llll i i,ill KNOW YOUR UNIT aRia iiii i i/ iiiii A. INTRODUCTION Your Trimmer is a versatile product developed for large lawns and to make short work of a variety of, lawn care tasks _ trimming, scalping, mowing, and sweeping.

  • Page 6: Handle Attachment

    ASSEMBLY If your unit is received assembled, repeat all steps in this seetion to be sure assembly is correct and is adjusted for the operator.) PREPARATION This Operator's Manual is designed to help you assembh a_d safely operate this u_it. It is important thatyou read the entire manual to become familiar with the tool before you begin assembl_ TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY."...

  • Page 7: Pre-Operation Checks

    D. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS b. Replace t_mmer head parts that eracked, ehlpped_ broke_ damaged any other way before using the tool. c. Use only .065" diameter llne. Never Review all Warnings and Safety Instructions wire, rope, string, etc. I ..WARNING this manual.

  • Page 8: Using Your Unit

    iiIIIIII i iiiii i i iiiiii ii,i L, i illill ,III,I,,,L,, iiiii i ill ,, ,i., i ii USING YOUR UNIT m i_ ,, i,,i ,._i_m t. i iiUL, I U WARNING-THROWS OBJECTS The rapidly m oving linecauses objects to be thrownviolently.
  • Page 9 B. OPE!_.TLNG _£RUCT!ONS 1. Bring the unit to full speed before entering the material to be cut.. 2. Always reIease the Trigger switch and allow the unit to stop when not cutting. C. &DJUSTABLE HANDLE Handle Grip Adjustment Lever Your trimmer is equipped with a yew adjustable handle whic_ makes trimming and edging around hard to reach area_ much easier.
  • Page 10 ittoA! A WARNLNG ways wear eye protection. Never lena over rimmer head. Rocks or debrls canricochet or]be hrown into eyes and face and cause blindness ther serious in just. 1. TRIMMING - Figure 10. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches above the ground and at an angle.

  • Page 11: General Maintenance

    2, !nst_lIh-tg LLue On Spool Wrap LineIn a. Hold spool as shown in Figure t4. Direction Of b. Insert 1/4 to 3/Sinch of llne through the tapered slot in the top of the spool. Fi_e 14 (inset). c. Wrap line evenly in direction indicated by the arrow on the spool.

  • Page 12: Sears Service

    The Model Number will be found below the top handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your unit. A]Iparts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores.

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