ER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
257.796050
CAUTION:
Read RULES for
Safe OPERATION
and INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully
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FORM 88-588+00
ADJUSTABLE HANDLE
WEED AND GRASS TRIMMER
DOUBLE INSULATED
• Assembly
• Operating
• Repair Parts
PROTECTED UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FoLLOWiNG
U:S; PATENTS: 4, 189, 833; 4, +269,372; 4, 490, 9t0.
Sold by SEARS,. :ROEBUCK AND CO. Chicago. IL.+60684 U.S,A. :
Re,/. C 0687
ifth_sElectricWeedw_ckerfailstoperformproperlyduetoadefectinmaterialorworkrn_.ship
withinoneyearfromthedateofpurchase,Searswillrepairit,fre_of eha_e.
ifthisElectricWesdw_c_erisusedforCOmmerCialorrerdalpurposes,thiSwarrantyappliesforonly
9_days fromthedateofpurchase. This warranty apples On_ywhilethisproduct isinuseinthe
Unite<l_ates.
Warranty service _s available by s_mply contacting the nearest Se_ =ore or Service Center
throughout the United Sta_tes,
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumay_ haw otherdghtewhichva(yfrom
stateto state.
SEARS,ROEBUCKANDCO.,Dept.698/731A,SearsTower.Chicago,IL60684
IMPORTANT: RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS
CAUTION
...... 1: =Keep ha_qds,feet and face clear of rotating line. Do not
operate without guard in place.
2. Always ttse Safety Goggles. Wear at all times when
trimming.
3. Dress properly. 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.
5.
! WARNING: To reduce electric shock hazard use only
with an extension cord suitable for ot,'tdooruse,A two-
wi_cord without a ground connecttonmay be used
silt_ tJietool is double insulated. C0rdshould be "16
_a_ge0_: heavier to reduce overh,eating:and loss of
_<_weLExtension cord should not exceed100 feet. U.L
isled extension cords are available fromyour nearest
6. To _iey_nt disconnection of power supply cord from
the extension cord during operation, see instructions
wittt:_Figure4.
7. Avoid Dangerous Environment _ Do not use unit in
damp or wet areas, or in the vicinity of flammable
fumes.
8. Don't force this tool tt will Work better a_d safer at the
rate for which it was designed. If motor slows down
{o0 much, pull away and allow un|t to obtain fult speed,
9. Do not use toot for any job except that for which it is
intended.
10. Do not immerse tool in water or operate rinrain.
11. Don't overreach -- Keep proper footing and balance at
ait times.
12.. Don't abuse cord _ never carry appliance by,cord or
! yanki_€ordfrom receptacle. KeeP cord away from beat,
oil_,_b_nd sharp edges. Replace damaged cord
i_mediately.
13. Nev_r carry plugged ln appiianse with finger on swltoh.
14. DisP.;pnnect tootfrom the power sUpp!y when not in use
an when making any repairs or i_spections.
15. Mairdain Trimmer with care and fq!loW instructions for
replacing o[ rewinding spool.
16. Store idle Trimmer indoors. When not in use, Trimmer "
s!loutd 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 Insuiation is a concept in saf_y, replacing the stan-
dard grounded supply system, in electric power tools. The
construction of a double insulated too} 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 usual 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
Components with protecting Insulation. The lead wires,
switch, etc. with their functional insulation have the added
protection of non-conductive sleeving or housings to
complete the double insulation system.
SERVICING OF A TOOL WITH DOUBLE INSULATION
REQUIRES EXTREME CARE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE
SYSTEM AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A
QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHN|CtANo FOR SERVICE WE
SUGGEST YOU RETURN THE TOOL TO YOUR NEAREST
AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR WHICH WILL BE
DONE WtTH OR_GINAL FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS.
BOX CONTENTS
This box ShOuld contain
1 257.796050 WEED AND GRASS TRIMMER
1 Ea. 6838-15 REAR GUARD & BLADE ASSY.
1 LOOSE PARTS KIT CONTAINING
2 E& 1745-2 SCREWS
2Ea.
.2 Ea.
' lEa.
lEa.
1 Ea.
lEa.
2 Ea,
1 Ea.
lea.
, , l_'_-Ea,
23591 STOP NUTS
1847-4 SCREWS '
6834_5 ASS!ST HANDLE
683205 PIVOT YOKE
HANDLE KNOB
2181 BOLD
7191-05 HANDLE INSERT
454526 WASHER
6772-05 FRONT GUARD
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 ciips inserted in
handle tubes before assembly of trimmer.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
Medium Phillips screwdriver
" Adjustable wrench or pliers
ATrACH|NG 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.
HANGER
POWERCORD "_
_JTER TUB _
LOt_VER TUgE
REAR GU.ARD '
6_ A Ft_21Nr 13_J_D
--,a' /
The wire and cabte that is exposed between the tube sections
will pass through the slot in the bottom of the yoke_ " ...... I] F i
...2, Slide the yoke onto the upper tube (Fig. 1). _.,
3, Locate the assist handle on the yoke (Fig. 1) and replace all
parts as shown in Rgure 1A. IG.
4, Slideoutertubesleeveuptowertubeandoveruppertubeunt_!
t_e 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 lever to ensure free movement of cable before tightening
screws (see instructinns under "ADJUSTABLE HANDLE" --
PAGE 4).
6. Adjust position of handle to conform to height a_ndarm length FIG. 1A
of user. Handle may be adjusted forward or backward as
desired. Assist handle may be rotated or moved up or down
by loosening t_e knob.
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 FIRMLY.
DO NOT OPERATE TRIMMER WITHOUT GUARD 1N PLACE.
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
CAUTION: THE CUTI'ING BLADE MOUNTED IN THE
GUARD ASSEMBLY IS EXTREMELY SHARP AND CARE
SHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN HANDLING OR
OPERATING TRtMMER TO AVOID CONTACT WITH
CUTTER.
RF_R GU/,R=)
"' • KEEP AIR VENT_
. 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
Before using your WEEDWACKER read and understand the Safety
Rules for Power Tools.
• Always wear SAFETY GOGGLES.
• Cut to your LEFT s_de.
• Keep people away from you.
• 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.
APPLIANCE EXTENSION
CORD CORD
\
HOW TO ACTUATE SELF FEEDING CUTTING LINE
t. Plug in power cord.
2. Start motor
3. Tap the hub light|_, on the-tuff. Cutting line will advance
automatically while, motor is running.
4. Repeat step number 3 to advance additional cutting line. The
cutting line will be trimmed automatically by the _ade line cut-
ter while motor is running, so don't "tap out"unneCessarily long
cutting linelengths.
GENERAL TRIMMING
For mosttdmmingtheunitis TILTEDTO THE LEFTatapproximately
30 degrees(as shownbelow).
FIG.5
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, Hotd trimmer in a comfortable upright position and depress
trigger switch.
2. Bestresultsareaccomplished withproper length lineand maim
taining full speed. Cut only with the tip of the nylon line.
WHEN OPERATING
1. The WEEDWACKER will stir up dust particles which may get
intoyour eyes. Wearsafetygoggles to prevent this. When you
cut to the LEFT SIDE, your WEEDWACKER willslingparticles
FORWARD, away from you.When you cut tothe RIGHT SIDE,
itwillslingpar£[ctesBACKtowardyou. ALWAYS CUT TO THE
.LEFT SIDE ONLY..
2. Your WEEDWACKF_Rcansting objects with adequate velocity
to cause harmtOothers,it wilt ALWAYS sling small particles
of dirt. KEEP PEOPLE AWAY FROM YOU when using your
trimmer just to be safe.
UNE IS TRIMMED AUTOMATICALLY
Your new WEEDWACKER isequipped with a fut]yautomatic line
cutter.After a newsection of lineisfed out, a blade mounted in the
guard will cut the line.toits proper length automatically.
This feature keepsthe linetdmmed toa safe and mostefficientcut-
ting length. Alwaysmake sure this cutter is wo_'kingefficiently to
achieve the best results.
toAUT,oN-THEO0, '.GB .OE.O0. 0INTHEI
tGUARDASSE SLY,S S.ARPA"DeA" I
JSHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN HANDLING OR|
/OPE"AT'" T"'M"ERTOAVO'OCO.TAO V 'T"i
0 °
MOWING
SimplypassyourWEEDWACKER over U'mareasyou wish to cut,
keepingthe cuttinghead parallel to the ground.DO NOT use the
usual 30 degree cuing angle when mowing as in lig. 5.
ADJUSTABLE HANDLE
Your TRIMMER incorporates a new adjustable handle
feature which makes trimming and edging in "hard to get at
areas" much easier, The adjust mechanism islocated on top
,P* + tit&'. \ _
-_f,,he handle gr,p _F,_.Sj..Aake sure head ison the ground
when adjusting.
1. Grasp the lever with. thumb and forefinger and puil
back gently. This will disengage the locking.pin in the
motor housing, and th e handle tube will pivot freely.
:2. Select desired position and release the lever. Tube will
Ioc!_into place automatically.
ADJUSTABLE
LEVER
FIG.6
4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)
TO
t.
2.
REPAIR BROKEN cUTTING LINE
5.
6.
7.
StOp the motor an unplug power cord.
Visible cutting fine can be retrieved with needle nosed pliers.
3. Hub should be depressed and released while keeping tension
on the cutting line. One inch o_ cutting line should feed each
time the hub is depressed.
4. If cutting line cannot be retrieved, follow instructions under
SPOOL REPLACEMENT.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
1. Stop motorand unplug powercord.
2. Restrainrearplate_pushintookbutton (located onhub),andtwist
Ilub counter-clockwiseuntil locking bbs disengage.Removehub.
3. Rereove spool from assembly a_ndremovespring from spool
4. Rewindspooiinacco_ancewiththeinstructionsincludedherein
(fig. 8) or replace spool as appropriat_
Before reinstallingspooi be sureapproximately :3inchesof|ine
exits spool between the two foam padsasshown in fig. 7. "
Install spring on "TOPSIDE" of spool. Seefig. 7.
insertline thrueyeletin hub assemblyandseatspringendonto
center post inside hub assembly.
NOTE:Make surelinedoes notgettmpped underspool, between
the spool and hub assembly.
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8. Slidespooland hubassemblyontomotorst=aft.Manlpulateparts
siightiy to obtain proper alignment.Align lockingtabson hub
assembly with slots inrear plateandinsert tabs intostotsuntil
parts bottom, Rotate hubassembly clockwisewhile restraining
the rear plate until all four lockingtabs areproperlyengaged.
9. Remove debris from undersideof yourWEEDWACKER.
IF LINE DOES NOT FEED
1, Follow instructions 1-3 under "Spool Replacement:'
2. Check to make sure line is wound in direction indicated
on spool,
3. Separate strands of tangled Itne or install new line if
t_ecessary,
4. inspect foam pad for tears of damage, replace if necessary.
5. Check spring for damage and proper installation.
6. Follow instructions 5 thru 11under "Spool Replacement."
REWINDING SPOOL
When rewind_g be sure to wind the line in the direct|on of arrow
indicatedonspool{Fig.8) Plastic isa memory malaria!and the line
should be recoiledformtheoriginalcoil to the spool ina way so the
built-in memorytendstokeepthe coilstightto the spool. If you recoil
in tileo_ite directionthecoils w0uld be 100SOai'_ tend to come
unwound.Tosecure lineto spool, place tape over approx. 11/2"of
!ine, then securetapeto spool. Line must be wound side by side
avoiding crossoveror crisscrossingto insureproper lineadvancing.
Do not wind more than a total of 40 feet of line onto spool.
FIG. 8
RECOMMENDED REPLACEME_ PARTS
AND ACCESSORIES
Your SEARS WEEDWACKJERuses SPECIALLY TREATED .065
DIAMETER MONORLAMENT NYLON cuttinglinewhichis available
at SEARS STORES AND CATALOG STORES. You may purchase
a fullywoundspoo!(PartNo. 85744) or you may purchasea package
oftwo50 foot coils(Part No.85772) or a large bulk spool ofline and
rewind yourpresent spool.
CAUTION: The use of heavier line, different types of line and ac-
cessoriesorattachments other than recommended may be hazar-
dous or cause unitfailure.
THE OPERATION OF ANY TRIMMER CAN RESULT IN FOREIGN OBJECTS BEING THROWN
INTO THE EYES,WHICH CAN'RESULT IN SEVERE EYE DAMAGE. ALVVAYSWEAR SAFETY
GLASSES OR EYE SHIELDS BEFORE COMMENCING POWER TOOL OPERATION. WE
RECOMMEND WIDE VISION SAFETY MASK FOR OVER SPECTACLES OR STANDARD
• .SAFETY GLASSES AVAILABLE ATSEARS RETA L OR CATALOG STORES.
5'
MODEL NO. 257.796050
F-.XPLODED VIEW
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MODEL NO. 257.796050
PARTS LIST
DOUBLE INSULATED -- WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
PART
NO.
23452
6781
6780_4
6767-55
3272-3
6858
6962
5517-4
6828-1
6777-05
3366
7160.1-28
7683
REE
4872_35
68454
6791
6779-04
'6792 .....
7818-1
2224
6772-05
t937
6838-15
6832-05
2181
6834O5
6833-05
2359-I
6963
78t7
1745-2
6827-7
6826-1
2701
5899
4877.15
22074643
2467-3
1586-2
4868-05
1574-1
1576
4864-15
1847.4
2865-05
2287-3
2276-1
2288
2270-4
747-2
7677
2467
2389-3
2275-1
2260
2278
2280
2277
7191-05
.454526
7182
88-58800
DESCRIPTION
,r_¢verCord
Switch Slide
Trigger
Handle R.HJL.H.
Pin, Hinge
Cable and Lever Ass,/
Tube, Upper
Harnes Assy (Incl_ Item 11)
Tube, LOwer
Pivot, R.H./LH.
PC, Bridge Assy.
Housing R.HJLH.
Motor Assy.
Auto Head Ass,/
Air Baffle
Label, Housing Front
Pin, Sleeve
S{'eeve
Spring, Sleeve
Label, Housing Top
Screw, 10-t6 x t Thd Form
Guard, Front
Screw 8-1811 x 1f2 Thd Form
Guard and Blade Assy
Yoke
Bolt, 7f4-20 x 4 Hex
Assist Handle
Knob, Adjust
Nut, Stop
Tube, Outer
Label, WarninglNameplat_
Screw, 10-24 x 1-1/4Mech.
Label, Lower HandJe
Label, Upper Handle
Hanger
Drive Adapter
Rear Plate
Washer
Retaining Ring
.Foam Pad
Spool & Line (65744) (incr. Item 40)
Spring, Compression
Eyelet
Hub ASsy (ineL Item 43, 45)
Screw, 1016 x 1t2Thd Form
Adapter Ring
Screw, 10-32 x 2 3/8 Thd Form
IEndbelfAssy (Drive)
Washer
F_eld Assy
Retaining Ring
Armature Assy
Retaining Ring
Load Washer
Endbel! Assy (Brush)
Insulator
"Brush
*Brush Spring
"Brush Holder
Handle Insert
Washer _
Sleeving
Ownem Manual
QTY.
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*Part No..4504 Brush Assembly Kit
includes Items 57, 58, and 59
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
"257.796050......
Sears
SERVICE
is at
YOUR SERVICE.
How to Order Repair Parts
The Model Number will be found on a plate attached toyour Weedwacker
handle tube. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service
or repair parts for your Craftsman Weedwacker.
A{Ipartslistedhereinmay be ordered from any SEARS, ROEBUCK AND
CO. retail or cata!og store.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYSGIVE THE FOLLOWING
• INFORMATION.
t. 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 locally, your order will be elec-
tronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts DistributionCenter for
expedited handling.
"Your Sears merchandise has added Value when you consider that S_ars;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 ou_rpledgeto you.., we service what we sell."
I . Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chica_o,.,IL. 60684 U.S.A. 't
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