Craftsman 257.798051 Important Manual

Electric trimmer

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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.
8E_/_8/C RRFT$ivi RNo
ELECTRIC
TRIMMER
DOYLE
INSUI_TED
• Maintenance
• RepairParts
• Assembly
• Operation
Sold by Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Chicago, IL60684
USA _
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530400888-2-03/28/93
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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Operator'g Manual Model No. 257.798051 Always Wear Eye Protection. 8E_/_8/C RRFT$ivi RNo ELECTRIC TRIMMER Read the Operator's Manual DOYLE INSUI_TED FoIlow All Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious Ix_t_y.
  • Page 2: Specifications

    ONE YEAR LIMITED WAP_LA_NTY ON 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 maintenance ins_actions in the operator's n_auuat, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 WAF ' , GS AriD SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (See Additional S afety Instructions throughout this Manual) WARNING - THIS POWER TOOL BE DANGERO 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, a nd electric shock.Failure t ofollow all instructions can result inblindness o rother...
  • Page 4 WARN GS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..(Continued) 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.
  • Page 5 Jill ......IIH ilrll,r,iI ,.m,,, m l II KNOW YOUR UN!T Iiiiii A. INTRODUCTION Your Trimmer is a versatile pr_luct designed to C. CARTON CONTENTS help you achieve a finished lawn appearance. SpeciaI Features Include: DESCRIPTION 7/8 _ Permanent Magnet Motor A stable...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY If unit is received assembled, repeat all steps in this section to be sure assembly is correct and is ad- justed for the operator. This Operator's Manualis designed to help you assemble the tool and to provide its safe operation. It is important that you read the entire manual to :become familiar with the toolbefore you begin assembly.
  • Page 7 D. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS wire, rope, string, etc. .Reflew all Warnings and Safety Instructions d, Use only with the Shield properly attache& this manual. e. Use only the specified trimmer head parts. 1. Before operating your tool, always: M akp sure all trimmer head parts are prop- Inspect the entire...
  • Page 8: Line Trimmer Safety

    illllll I llll[i I i. ii ,,i IH,,I I USE G YOUR UNIT i ill ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, iil, ll010 roll • iiiii WARNING-THROWS OBJECTS The rapidly moving line causes objects to be th_own'_olently. The shield wilt not provide complete protec_on to the operator or otherB. The operator must wear...
  • Page 9: Cutting Methods

    • To Advance Live: 1. Press the trig_-er switch x, The ]L_e advances au- 2. To advance Iine again, allow trimmer head to come to a complete stop. Then, press trigger tomatically as needed when the trimmer head switch again. The line advances automatically. begins to turn.
  • Page 10 LI1NE REPLACEMENT e For proper Hne feed: - Use only genuine pre-wound spools .080" dia. replacement line. Use of other types ofspools or lines canresult in excessive breakage, l ine w elding, a ndimproper Rue feed. - Pre-wound spoolsoffer the most conven- for replacing line as we]] as ientmethod...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    GENERAL ENANCE A. MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Maintain tool aeeording recom- 5. Replace trimmer head parts that are cracked, mended procedures. Keep the cutting line at chlppe.d, broken, or damaged in any other way be- the proper length. fore using the tool. 6.
  • Page 12 The Model Number will be found below the top handle with the Serial Number. Always mention the Model Number when request£ug service or repair parts for your unit. All,pm,_t_]isted.her_An_may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears Stores. Operator's WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE...

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