Craftsman 257.798051 Important Manual page 7

D. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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.Reflew all Warnings and Safety Instructions in[
this manual. ]
1. Before operating your tool, always:
Inspect the entire tool before each use. Re-
place damaged parts. Make sureall fasteners are
in place and securely fastened.
b. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the tool.
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E.EXTENSION CORD ATTACHMENT
1. Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown
on tte nmneplate of the unit.
2. The extension cord used to reach the power
source must be:
a. Specifically marked as suitable for out-
dooruse. The _rd wa_t be marJ_ed with the sv_f-
b. Heavy enough to carry the current from
the power source the full length of the ex-
tension cord to the unit. Otherwise, 10ss of
power _andoverheating can occur causing dam-
age to the unit. Refer to Figure 2 for minimum
r_threcommendations. The cord m_t be
theproper wi_. _e. (Approprl-
ate extensivn c ords sreavailable.)
c. In good condition, Cord insulation must be
intact w ithno cracks ordeterioration. Plugcon-
nectors must be undmusged_
3. Secure extension cord to unit as follow_
a. Loop the cord through the cord retainer as
shownlnF_tre3. Remove slack.
b. Insert the cord socket into the recessed plug on
the
trimmer. FigUre 3.
wire, rope, string, etc.
d, Use only with the Shield properly attache&
e. Use only the specified trimmer head parts.
M akp sure all trimmer head parts are prop-
erly installed and securely fastened. Refer to
"Using Your Unit;"
£ Use only genuine SEARS accessories or at-
taclnnents recommended for this tool.
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WIRE GAUGE
RECO_ATIONS
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VOLTS 25 FT. _0 FT. i00F_ 150 FE
120 18
16
14 12
A.W.G.* A.W.G.* A.W.G,* A.W.G.*
"__ Figure 2
Plug
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E OPERATING POSITION
1. Before operating the unit, stand as shown in
lr_ure 4 ard checkfor the tonowin_
s. Leftarm fully extended_ hand holding Assist
b. Right arm sllghtly
bent, hand holding handle.
c, Unit helow waist level.
d_ Weight of unit evenly distr_uted between
arms.
e. Without o_rator bending over, the Trhnmer
Head is near and parallel to the ground and
easily conta,L_ the matexiaI to he cut.
2.
Adjust the Assist Handle to acomf0rtable posi-
tion°
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