Sears 257.79605 User's Manual
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1. 3 Locate the assist handle on the yoke Fig 1 and replace all parts as shown in Figure 1A 4 Slide outer tube sleeve up lower tube and over upper tube until the 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 fever to ensure free movement of cable before tightening screws see instructions under ADJUSTABLE HAN DLE PAGE 4 Adjust position of handle to conform to height and arm length of user Handle may be adjusted forward or backward as desired Assist handle may be rotated or moved up or down by loosening the 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 FIAMLY DO NOT OPERATE TRIMMER WITHOUT GUARD IN PLACE CAUTION THE CUTTING BLADE MOUNTED IN THE GUARD ASSEMBLY IS EXTREMELY SHARP AND CARE SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN HANDLING OR OPERATING TRIMMER TO AVOID CONTACT WITH CUTTER l HANGER POWER CORD TILT RELEASE LEVER ADJUSTABLE ASSIST HANDLE REAR GUARD An BLADE assy N sad A ASSIST HANDLE KEEF AIR VENTS CLEAR OF DEBRIS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING Before using your WEEDWACKER read and understand the Safety Rules for Power Tools e Always wear SAFETY GOGGLES Cut to your LEFT sid2. MODEL NO 257 796050 CRAFTSMAN ADJUSTABLE HANDLE WEED AND GRASS TRIMMER DOUBLE INSULATED PN Assembly CAUTION Operating Read RULES for PR Parts Safe OPERATION and INSTRUCTIONS PROTECTED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING eni US PATENTS 4 189 833 4 269 372 4 490 910 Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 U S A FORM 82588 00 Rev 0687 an RRR U NZ FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GRASS TRIMMER United States throughout ihe United States state to state if this Electric Weedwacker fails to perform property due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Sears will repair it fres of charge if this Electric Weedwacker is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty applies oniy while this product is in use in the Warranty service is available by simply contacting the nearest Sears store or Service Center This warranty gives you specific egal rights and you may also hava other rights which vary from SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 698 731A Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 00040 AAAA OTTA AAA KOSO SBOE CUNO O HOB OH ODOR 7 000000000000000000000000000000000 IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOGLS CAUTION 1 Keep hands feet and face clear of rotating line Bo not gt operate without
3. Align locking tabs on hub assembly with slots in rear plate and insert tabs into slots unti parts bottom Rotate hub assembly clockwise while restraining the rear piate unfil all four locking tabs are properly engaged 9 Remove debris from underside of your WEEDWACKER IF LINE DOES NOT FEED 4 Follow instructions 1 3 under Spool Replacement 2 Check to make sure fine is wound in direction indicated on spool 8 Separate strands of tang ed line or install new line if necessary 4 inspect foam pad for tears of damage replace if necessary 5 Check spring for damage and proper installation 6 Follow instructions 5 thru 11 under Spool Replacement WEAR YOUR FORESIGHTIS BETTER oe THAN NO SIGHT REWINDING SPOOL When rewinding be sure to wind the line in the direction of arrow indicated on spool Fig 8 Plastic is a memory materia and the line should be recoiled form the original coil to the spool in a way so the built in memory tends to keep the coils tight to the spool If you recoil in the oppdsite direction the coils would be loose and tend to come unwound To secure line to spool place tape over approx 112 of line then secure tape to spool Line must be wound side by side avoiding crossover or crisscrossing to insure proper line advancing Do not wind more than a total of 40 feet of line onto spool RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Your SEARS WEEDWACKER
4. S DESCRIPTION Power Cord Switch Slide Trigger Handle R H LH Pin Hinge Cable and Lever Assy Tube Upper Harnes Assy Incl item 11 Tube Lower Pivot RH LH BG Bridge Assy Housing R HJLH Motor Assy Auto Head Assy Air Baffie Label Housing Front Pin Sleeve Sleeve Spring Sleeve Label Housing Top Screw 10 16 x 1 Thd Form Guard Front Screw 8 18 11 x 1 2 Thd Form Guard and Blade Assy Yoke Bolt 1 4 20 x 4 Hex Assist Handte Knob Adjust Nut Stop Tube Outer Label Warning Nameplate Screw 10 24 x 1 1 4 Mach Label Lower Handie Label Upper Handie Hanger Drive Adapter Rear Plate Washer Retaining Ring Foam Pad Spool amp Line 85744 incl item Spring Compression Eyelet Hub Assy inci item 43 45 Screw 1046 x 1 2 Thd Form Adapter Ring Screw 10 32 x 2 3 8 Thd Form Endbelf Assy Drive Washer Field Assy Retaining Ring Armature Assy Retaining Ring Load Washer Endbel Assy Brush insulator j Brush Brush Spring Brush Holder Handle Insert Washer Sleeving Owners Manual 40 Part No 4504 Brush Assembly Kit includes ems 57 58 and 59 SEARS OWNERS MANUAL MODELNO 257 796050 Sears SERVICE is at YOUR SERVICE How to Order Repair Parts The Model Number will be found on a plate attached to your Weedwacker handle tube Always mention the Model Number when reque
5. e e Keep people away from you e inspect the areas you are going to trim for wires cord and any string like matter to prevent them from getting tangled in the cutting head EXTENSION CORD APPLIANCE CORD FIG 4 TIE CORD AS SHOWN RETAINING EXTENSION CORD To prevent extension cord from disconnecting from appliance cord tie cords as shown in Figure 4 Devices for retaining extension cords are also available from your nearest Sears store HOW TO OPERATE 1 Ho d trimmer in a comfortabie upright position and depress trigger switch 2 Best results are accomplished with proper length line and main taining full speed Cut only with the tip of the nylon fine WHEN OPERATING 1 The WEEDWACKER will stir up dust particles which may get into your eyes Wear safety goggles to prevent this When you cut to the LEFT SIDE your WEEDWACKER will sling particies FORWARD away from you When you cut to the RIGHT SIDE it will sling particles BACK toward you ALWAYS CUT TO THE LEFT SIDE ONLY 2 Your WEEDWACKER can sting objects with adequate velocity to cause harm to others it will ALWAYS sling small particles of dirt KEEP PEOPLE AWAY FROM YOU when using your trimmer just to be safe LINE IS TRIMMED AUTOMATICALLY Your new WEEDWACKER is equipped with a fully automatic line cutter After a new section of line is fed out a blade mounted in the guard will cut the line to its proper length auto
6. guard in p ace 2 Always use Safety Goggles Wear at all times when trimming 3 Dress property 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 with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use A two wire cord without a ground connection may be used singe the tool is double insulated Cord should be 16 gauge or heavier to reduce overheating and loss of power Extension cord should not exceed 100 feet ULL listed extension cords are available from your nearest Sears store __ 6 To prevent disconnection of power supply cord from the extension cord during operation see instructions with Figure 4 7 Avoid Dangerous Environment Do not use unit in damp or wet areas or in the vicinity of Hammable fumes gt 8 Don t force this tool it will work better and safer at the rate for which it was designed If motor slows down too much pull away and allow unit to obtain full speed Do not use tool for any job except that for which it is intended aa 10 Do not immerse tool in water or operate in rain 11 Don t overreach Keep proper footing and balance at ail times 12 Don t abuse cord never carry appliance by cord or yank c
7. matically This feature keeps the line trimmed to a safe and most efficient cut ting length Always make sure this cutter is working efficiently to achieve the best results CAUTION THE CUTTING BLADE MOUNTED IN THE GUARD ASSEMBLY IS EXTREMELY SHARP AND CARE SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN HANDLING OR OPERATING TRIMMER TO AVOID CONTACT WITH CUTTER a HOW TO ACTUATE SELF FEEDING CUTTING LINE 4 Plug in power cord 2 Start motor f 3 Tap the hub lightly on the turf Cutting line will advance automatically while motor is running 4 Repeat step number 3 to advance additional cutting line The culting line will be trimmed automatically by the blade line cut ter while motor is running so don t tap out unnecessarily long cutting Sine lengths GENERAL TRIMMING For most trimming the unitis TILTED TO THE LEFT at approximately 30 degrees fas shown below FIG S MOWING Simply pass your WEEDWACKER over the areas you wish to cut keeping the cutting head parallel to the ground DO NOT use the usual 30 degree cutting angle when mowing as in fig 5 ADJUSTABLE HANDLE Your TRIMMER incorporates a new adjustable handie feature which makes trimming and edging in hard to get at areas much easier The adjust mechanism is located on top of the handle grip FIG Make sure head is on the ground when adjusting 1 Grasp the lever with thumb and forefinger and pull back gently This will disengage the
8. o complete the double insulation system SERVICING OF A TOOL WITH DOUBLE INSULATION REQUIRES EXTREME CARE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE SYSTEM AND SHOULD GE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOR SERVICE WE SUGGEST YOU RETURN THE TOOL TO YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR WHICH WILL BE DONE WITH ORIGINAL FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS BOX CONTENTS This box should contain 1 257 796050 WEED AND GRASS TRIMMER 1 Ea 6838 15 REAR GUARD amp BLADE ASSY 1 LOOSE PARTS KIT CONTAINING 2 Ea 1745 2 SCREWS 2 Ea 235941 STOP NUTS 2 Ea 1847 4 SCREWS 1 Ea 6834 05 ASSIST HANDLE 1 Ea 6832 05 PIVOT YOKE 1 Ea 6833 05 HANDLE KNOB 1 Ea 2181 BOLD 2 Ea 7191 05 HANDLE INSERT 1 Ea 454526 WASHER 1 Ea 6772 05 FRONT GUARD Ea 88 588 00 OWNERS MANUAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Remove TRIMMER from carton and examine it thoroughly to make sure it is not damaged Remove and discard protective plastic clips inserted in handle tubes before assembly of trimmer TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY Medium Phillips screwdriver Adjustable wrench or pliers ATTACHING THE ASSIST HANDLE AND TUBES 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 1 The wire and cable that is exposed between the tube sections will pass through the slot in the bottom of the yoke 2 Slide the yoke onto the upper tube Fig 1
9. ord from receptacie Keep cord away from heat of and sharp edges Replace damaged cord immiediatety W R 13 Never carry plugged in appliance with finger on switch 14 Disconnect tool from the power supply when not in use an when making any repairs or inspections 15 Maintain Trimmer with care and follow instructions for replacing or rewinding spool i Ps 9 16 Store idle Trimmer indoors When not in use Trimmer should 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 Insulation is a concept in safety replacing the stan dard grounded supply system in electric power tools The construction of a double insulated tool 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 usua 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 somponents with protecting insulation The lead wires switch etc with their functional insulation have the added protection of non conductive sleeving or housings t
10. sting service or repair parts for your Craftsman Weedwacker All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO retail or catalog store WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 1 PART NUMBER 2 PART DESCRIPTION 3 MODEL NUMBER 257 796050 4 NAME OF ITEM WEED AND GRASS TRIMMER USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS If the parts you need are not stocked focally your order will be elec tronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units staffed with Sears trained technicans professional techni cians specifically trained on Sears products having the parts tools and equip ment to insure that we meet our pledge to you we service what we sell Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 U S A FORM 88 588 00 0687 Printed in U S A
11. tocking pin in the motor housing and the handle tube will pivot freely 2 Select desired position and release the lever Tube will lock into place automatically i i ADJUSTABLE LEVER FIG 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS contd TO REPAIR BROKEN CUTTING LINE Stop the motor an unplug power cord 2 Visible cutting line can be retrieved with needle nosed pliers 3 Hub should be depressed and released while keeping tension on the cutting fine One inch of cutting line should feed each time the hub is depressed 4 If cutting fine cannot be retrieved follow instructions under SPOOL REPLACEMENT SPOOL REPLACEMENT 1 Stop motor and unplug power cord 2 Restrain rear plate push iniock button located on hub and twist hub counter ciockwise until locking tabs disengage Remove hub 3 Remove spool from assembly and remove spring from spool 4 Rewindspootin accordance with ineinstructions included herein fig 8 or replace spool as appropriate 5 Before reinsiailing spooi be sure approximately 3 inches of fine exits spool between the two foam pads as shown in fig 7 6 Install spring on TOP SIDE of spool See fig 7 7 inserttine thru eyelet in hub assembly and seat spring end onto eenter post inside hub assembly NOTE Make sure line does not get trapped under spool between the spool and hub assembly x 8 Slide spool and hub assembly onto motor shaft Manipulate parts stightly to obtain proper alignment
12. uses SPECIALLY TREATED 065 DIAMETER MONOFILAMENT NYLON cutting line which is available at SEARS STORES AND CATALOG STORES You may purchase a fully wound spool Part No 85744 or you may purchase a package of two 50 foot coils Part No 85772 or a large bulk spool of fine and rewind your present spool CAUTION The use of heavier line different types of line and ac cessories or attachments other than recommended may be hazar dous or cause unit failure THE OPERATION OF ANY TRIMMER CAN RESULT IN FOREIGN OBJECTS BEING THROWN INTO THE EYES WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE EYE DAMAGE ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR EYE SHIELDS BEFORE COMMENCING POWER TOOL OPERATION WE RECOMMEND WIDE VISION SAFETY MASK FOR OVER SPECTACLES OR STANDARD SAFETY GLASSES AVAILABLE AT SEARS RETAIL OR CATALOG STORES MODEL NO 257 796050 EXPLODED VIEW MOTOR PART NO 2346 2 6781 6780 04 6767 55 3272 3 6858 6962 5517 4 6828 1 8777 05 3366 7160 1 28 7683 REF 4872 35 6845 1 6791 6779 04 6792 00 781841 2224 6772 05 1937 6838 15 6832 05 2181 6834 05 6833 05 2359 1 6963 7817 1745 2 6827 1 6826 4 2701 5899 487145 22014643 2467 3 1586 2 4868 05 15741 1576 4864 15 1847 4 2865 05 2287 3 2076 4 2288 2270 4 747 2 7677 2467 2389 3 22754 2260 2278 2280 2277 7191 05 454526 7182 88 588 00 MODEL NO 257 796050 PARTS LIST BOUBLE INSULATED WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTIGAL REPLAGEMENT PART
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