Craftsman 257.797030 Owner's manual

Brand: Craftsman

Model: 257.797030

Category: Grass trimmers

Type: Owner's manual

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257797030

JOWNEgSJ

UAL

MODEL NO.

257.7970.30

CAUTION:

Read RULES for

Safe OPERATION

and INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully

FTSMa.N.....

•WEED AND GRASS TRIMMER

DOUBLE INSULATED

• .Assembly

-e-Operating

• Repair Parts

PROTECTEDUNDER ONEOR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING

U.S.PATENTS:4; 189,'_33; 4, 269, 372; 4, 490, 910.

88.626.oo

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

, REV.A0288

WARNING:ANYOPERAlrOROFTH!S TRIMMER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES FORSAFE OPERATION AND

THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD

RESULT IN P_:RSONAL INJURY,

...... RULF.S FOR SAFE OPERATION

1. Risk of eye injury---_lways use safety glasses or similar

pmteetion.

2. Keep hands, feet and face clear of rotting line_

3. Dresspmpedy.Alwayswear shoes.Do not operate't(:x_(While

barefoot or when wearing-sandals, canvas or open toed

shoes. Use of rubber gloves and safety footwear isrecom-

mended whenworkingoutdoors. Wear longpants toprotect

_url_s.

4, Keep children away,Keep bystanders and petsa minimumof

25 feet from the operator of the _mmer; Rapidly rotating

line canpropelebbs at a velooity:that can cau_ injury.

. , ........... , ,, ,

5. WARNING: To reduce electric shock hazard, use only

with an extension cord suitable for outdoor0,__ A tW_

wire Cordwithout a ground connection may be u_edsince

thelool is double instdated. Cord should be 16 gatJgeor

heavier to prevent overheating and loss of power.Extem

si0ncord shouldnotexceed 100 feet, U.L listedextension

cords.am available from yo_ nearest dealer.,. • ,, • ' :-

6. To pre,_ent d'_cennection of power SUPl_tycord from _he

trimmer during operation, follow instructions contained in

this manual.

., 7. Avoid Dangerous Envimnment_Do not use Unitin damp or

wetareas, orin the vicinityof flammable fumes,

8. Inspect the area you are going to tdm for wire, cord or other

debris whichcould become entangled'in the cutting line or

heed.

9. Do not use any type of wire or metat c_tting line. Use only

identicalservice parts.

!0. Don'tlorce thistool Itwillwork better and safer atthe ratefor

which it was dssigned, if motor slows down too much, puff

away and allow unittoobtain full speed.

I% Do notusetoolforanyjob except that for whichitis intended.

12. Do not immerse toolin wa_eror oPerate in rain.,

!3- Don't overreach--Keep proper :fo0tlng and _balance at _1.

times.

14. DOn'tabuse cond--nevercan3_ toolby cord orya_-_kcordfrom

receptacle, Keep cord away from heat, oil end sharp edges.

Replace damaged cord lmmediate_,

15. Never carryplugged in toolwIth finger on sw_tbh.

16. Disconnect toci from the power supply when not in use and

.when making any repairs or inspections.

17. Maintain Tdmmerwith cam endfollow instructionsfor replac_

ingor rewinding spoo!.

18. Store idle Trimmerindoors.When notinuse, Trimmershould

be stored indoorsin dryplace outOfreachofchildren,

19. The automatic lineoutter isextremely sharpand cam should

be exercised when handling o_"operating the "itimmer to

avoid contact with the cutter.

20. Keep air vents clear of debris.

SERVICING OF A TOOL WITH DOUBLE INSULATION

- ' REQUIRESEXTREMECAREEANDKNOWLEDGEOFTHESYS-

• . TEM AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLYBYA QUALIRED

• SERVICE TECHNICIAN. FOR SERVICE WE SUGGEST YOU

RE'f_RN THE TOOL TO YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED

DEALERFOR REPAIR WHICH WILL BE DONE WITH ORIGINAL

FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS.

BOX CONTENTS

This box should contain:

1 25Z797030 Tdmmer

1 Loose Parts KitoontaJning:

tea. 1564,05 A_ist Handle

1 ea. 8284-1 Bolt,_--20x-l

1 ea. 8285 Wirtg Nut.

2 e__8296 Screw, 10-24 x1!/4

2 ea.B283 Locip!uts ..

1 ea. 88-626-0_ Owr_er's.Man'ua=

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Remove :I'RIMMER 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

Attach the assist handle tothe upper tube beforejolnlngthe

tubes together(Fig. 1).

1: ..Theharnesswire that"b.ex_sed between the tubes willpass

• through the S_otin me bottom of_he assist handle. "

2. Slide the handle uponto uppeft_be_ " ' " .

3. Place boltintohandle, attach wingnut andtighten.

4: Slide lower_ubeinto upper tube and aE,gn holes.

5. Insert twoscrews through tubes, attach Iocknuts.and tighten

(Rg.2).

6. Adjust positionofassist handle to conformto heightand arm

length.

RETAINING EXTENSION CORD

Loop cord throughcord retainer and around hook (Fig. 3)

Insert cord socketintorecessedtdmmer plug.

BEFORE OPERAI_ING

Before..ustngy_ur TRIMMER :readand understandthe RULES

FOR SA_ OPERATION

• AlwayswearSAFETYGOGGLES.

• ,Gut toyour LEFTside.

• Keeppeople,awayfrom you.

• Inspecttheareasyouare goingtotrimforwires,cordandany

stdng4ik_ematter toprevent*themfrom gettingtangled inthe

cutting'head.

CAUTION: THE CUTTING-BLADE MOUNTED IN THE

REAR GUARD SECTION. IS F-XTREMELY SHARP AND

CARE. SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN .HANDLING

OR OPERATING TRIMMER TO AVOID CONTACT WITH

G'UTrER.

._/MAIN HANDLE

YRIGGERSWITCH ,

CuTn_GNF_O

t,/ l°°"

FIG.2

FIG. 3 ,OOK

F{G.I

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO OPERATE , HOW TO Ac'rUATE SELF FEEDING CUTTING LINE

i. Hold trimmer in e ¢omfo_able upright positlon and depress .... .... ' ....... - ............

trigger switoh.

2: Best resultsare accomplished withpropertength line and main-

taining full speed: Cut only .with the tip of the nylon, line.

WHEN OPERATING

1. The WE.EDWACKER will stir up dustparticles which may get

into your eyes. Wear safety goggles toprevent this. When you

cut to the LEFT SIDE, your WEEDWACKER willsling partioles

FORWARD, away from you. When you.cuttothe RIGHT SIDE,

itwill slingparticles BACK toward you. ALWAYS CUT TO THE

LEFT SIDE ONLY.

2, Your WEEDWACKER can slingobjects withadequate vetoctty

to cause harm to ut.hers. It will ALWAYS sling small particles

of dirt. KEEP PEOPLE AWAY FROM YOU when using your

trTmmerjust to be safe.

1, " Plug.tn'powdf c_'d.

2, Ste_rtmotor

3.. Te_othe..hub lightly on "the tud. Gutting line will advance

automatically while motor is running,

4. Repeat'step number 8-to advance additional cutting line.

UNE |S lrRIMMEO AUTOMATICALLY

Yo.urnew W_DWACKER is q_quipped with a fully automaticI_ne

cut_er.After.artewseotion Ofline is f._.o_._ a-blade mountedin the

gudrd will cut the'line tO.its properlength sutomaticalEy,

Thlsfeature kee_s t_e i_e ti'immed to a sa'fband mestefficisnt cut-

ring,lang., Alwaysmake sure this cutter isWorking efficientlyto

_'tieve.the best.results.

GENERAL TRIMMING

Tiltunitapproxim_e{y30°.tothele_ (F'v3,4)and.cutg..mss_,e_ls

usinga sweepingmotion(righttoleft),ksepingmecuttingne_doff

thegrouqd." - -. " " " "

RG.4

MOWING

STmpiypassyourWEEDWACKERovertheareasyouWishtocut,

keeping thecuffinghead parallelto_e ground.DO NOT usethe

usual 30 .degreecuttinganglewhen mowingasin fig.4.

1;O REPAIRBROKEN CUTTING LINE

1, .Stoptl_ motor :and unplug pOwercord.

2". VisilS_ €_ttfl"ng-line_ be "retrieved withneedienosed pliers.

3,'_ Hub sh_ 10_dep_;essQdand rele_ed while keeping tension

'on the ._ng lin_. One in_h of cutting line should feed each

time the hub is deptesse:d.

4, If cutting llne cannot be retrievod, follow instructions under

SPOOL REPLACEMENT. '

• THE OPERATION OF ANY TRIMMER CANRESUt;T (NFOREIGN Ol§JEGI"SBEING THROWN

iNTO THE EYES, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE EYE DAMAGE. AINVAYS WEAR SAFETY

GLASSES OR EYE SHIELDS BEFORE COMMENG{NG POWER TOOL'OPERATtON. WE

RECOMMEND WIDE VtS[ON SAFETY MASK FOR OVER SPECTACLES OR STANDARD

SAFETY GLASSES AVAILABLE AT SE_ARSRETAIL OR CATALOG STORES,

SPOOL REPLACEMENT

.......i. _op motorand UnplugpowerCord.

2. P,estmlnrearplate, pushintockbutton (lecatedon hub),and twist

hubcounter-clockwiseuntlllocklng tabsdlsengag_ Remo_ehub.

3. Remove spool fromassembly and removespring-from Spool.

4. Rewlndispoolfnaccordance with theInstructionsIncludedherein

(fig.6). or replace,spoolas approprlate_

5. Beforemlnst_illng spool be sureapproximately3 Inel_esoffine

exits spool between the_twofoam pads as shownIn fig.S.

6. install springon '_OP SIDE" of spool. See fig.5.

7. Insert linethin eyeletInhubassernbly and seat epdng end onto

center post Inside hubassembly.

NOTE: Make surelinedoesnot get trapped underspool,between

the spool and hub assembly, •

8._ Slidespoolandhubassemblyontomotorshaft.Manlpulateparts

- sltghtlytbobtaln pmp_;rallgnmenL LIftihg uponrear plate_align

lookingtabs onhubassembly with s!ots in rearplate and insert

• .tabs _nto slots until parts bottom. Rotate hub _assembly

_io0_ise Whlieres.tr_Intngth_ rearp|ate until all four i0_ing "

tabs are proped;yengaged;

9: RemoVedebris.from,underslde of your WEEDWACKEFL

IFLINE DOES NQTEEED "

t.-. Follow instructions 1.3 unde_:"_3pool Replacement:'

2_ Check to make. sure:llhe Iswound Indirection indicated

on spool,, " ""

3. Separate strandsof tangled line or install new line if

necessary.

4. In.spect foam pad for te_Lmof damage, replace if necessary.

5/ Check spring for damage and proper Installation."

6. Follow tnst(uetlons.5_thru .9 under "Spool Replacement."

FIG_5

REWINDING SPOOL

..... When rewinding be s_re to Windthe line in the directionofarrow

indicated on spool (Fig.6) Plastic isa memorymaterial and the line

should be recededform the original coiltothe spoolin a way so the

built-inmemory tbndstokeep the coilstightto the spool, ifyou recoil

in theopposite direction the coils wouldbe loose and tend to come

unwound. To secure line tospool, place tape over approx. 1_,_"of

line, then secure tape to ,s_f. Line must be,wound side by side

avoidingcrossoveror crisscrossingtoinsureproperlineadvancing,

Do not wind more than a total of 40 feet Qfline onto spool.

FIGo6

RECOMMENDEDREPLACEMENTPARTS

ANDACCESSORIES

Your SEARS WEEDWACKER uses SPECIALLY TREATED .065

DIAMETER MONORLAMENT NYLON cuttingline whP..his available

at SEARS STORES AND CATALOG STORES, You may purchase

a fullywoundspool (PaR No. 80"744)oryoumay purchasea package

oftwo 50 foot co{Is(Part No, 85772) ora large bulkspool of lineand

rewind your present spool.

CAUTION: The useof heavierline,differenttypesof lineandac-

eessodesorattachments otherthanrecommendedmay behazar-

dousor causeunitfailure.

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MODEL 25Z797030

EXPLODED VIEW

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MODEL 257.797030

PARTS LIST

DOUBLE INSULATED -- WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL RF_.PLACEMENT PARTS

REF, PART

NO. NO.

10.

.... 11.

12."

13.

14.

15_

DESCRIPTION QTY.

16_

17:

16.

19.

20.'

2t.

2?-

23,

24.

25,

27.

AUTO 28.

HEAD _.

ASS_ _"

3t.

32.

MOTOR _.

39.

41.

45,

8268.2 Screw, 8-18,11 x1% THD Form

82.65-05 Handle (set)

8279 Wire.Blade Assy.

19304 Switch, _gger

8290 Harness Assy. (comp{e_e0

8437 Label, t_ming/Rat{ng

8257 Wire B_adeAssy. •

82"o8-1 " Screw, _18,11x i._ THD Form

8281 Tube Upper

8283 Stop Nut

8296 Screw, 10-24x1_/4Math. '

8284_1 Bolt, _/4-20x1Hex

159205 Hahdle,.Assi'st

8285 Wing Nut

"8282 TubeLower

6482-0-28 Hous_ng(set)-

7903 Screw, :10-16xl THD Form

292705 Blade Retainer Assy,

3366 RC. BoardAssy:.

487245 A{r Ba_e

7683 MoterAssy.

5_99 Drive Adapter

7226-05 Auto Head Assy (complete)

8438 La;3el, Housing

3371 Insulator Sh_,td

4871"-15 Rear Plate

22014643 Washer

2487.-3 Retaining R_r_g

1586.2 Foam Pad

4868<)5 Spool &-Line(incL _tem29)

1574-1 Spdng

4864_5 HubAssy.

2287-3 Screw, 10_32x2%

2276-1 End Bell_ (Drive)

2288 Washer, l_iJst

2270-4 Fle_l Assy.

76"_. Armature Assv.

2389-3 SpringWa,_er

2275_ End Bell Assy.(Brush)

2260 Ihsulator -

2278 ' "Br_h, Cart_n

2280 *Spdng, Brush

2277 *HoUer, Brush

8439 Label, Handle

88-626<30 OwneCs Manua.I

1 "

2 ......

21.:

_"---38

--36

• _'<35

*PartNo.4504BrushAssy.K'¢

includesitems41,42, and43

MODEL 25Z797030

PARTS LIST

DOUBLE INSULATED -- WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REP_ENT PARiS

fiEF. PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

.sc_ s-_8,1_x1,_THDFon_

Handle (s_)

WireB_de _

" Screw,8-18,11x½ THDFom_

8281 _T_eUpper"

8283 _op Nut

8296 S<_ew,t0-24xlY4 M_.

• 8284-1 Bop,,Y4-_0xlHex +

•1592-05 Handle,As_st.

8285_ _rmgNut

"8282 TubeLower

7903 Screw,. 6x.t

2927-05 IBladeP_t_nerAss-_

3366 PC. BoardAssy.

•4872-45 AirBaffi_

7683 Motor _,

AutoHeadAssy(complete)

8438 Lebe_,HOUSing

3371 Insu_to_Shield

487t-15 RearPlate

22014643 Washer

2467-3 RetainingRing

1586-2 FeamPad

t57444S_-05_ &L_e_._em 29)

2287-3 Screw,lo-32x 2%

_-_ End_ _s-_,.(Dr_e)

washemThrtist

2270-4

Ihsul_o_ "

:" *Bmsh,Csr_.n

"Spring,Bru_.

*Hok_r_Blush

8439 Label Hsndle

1_=_626-O00wneCsManual

•1

_ 4

*PartNo.4504BrushAss_.Kit •

b_udes irene;41o42, and43

OWNER,S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

257.797030

Sears

SERVICE

is at

YOUR SERVICE.

How to Order Repair Parts

....The ModelNumberwillbefoundon.aplatea_! tO_r W_aqker ....

handtetube,AlwaysmentiontheModelNumberwhenrequestingsen4ce.

or repairpartsfor yourCraftsmanWeedwe,_er,

All partslistedhereinmaybeorderedfrom anySEARS,ROEBUCKAND

CO. m_ll or _l_og store.

WHEN ORDERINGREPAIRPARTS,ADNAYSGIVEI_HEFOLLOWING

INFORMATION,

1. PARTNUMBER

2. PARTDESCRIPTION

3. MODEL NUMBER-- 25Z797030

4. NAMEOF ITEM -- WEED AND GRASS TRIMMER

USE ONLYSEARSREPLACEMENT pARTS.

If the partsyou need are not stockedlocally,yourorderwillbe elec-

tronicallytransmittedto a Sears Repair PartsDistributlonCenter for

expeditedhandling,

"Your Sears merchandise-hasadded value when you consider that Searshas

service units staffed with Sears trained technicans...professiona! techni-

cians specifically trained on Sears products,havingthe parts,tools andequip

ment to Insure that we meet OUrpledge to you...we.servtoe what we sell.'*

Sold by SEARS, RoEBucK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 6068¢ U.S.A. j

, i ,, ,, ,i, i,

PdntedIn U.SJL

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