IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Operator's Manual Model No. 257.798040 Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation SEAR$/CRFIFTSMnNo ELECTRIC TRIMMER A WARNING: and Follow _ Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious in. juts DOUBI_ • Assembly ' • • Operation Sold by Sears, 534886690-1-09/28/92 Roebuck and Co., Hoffman INSULATED Maintenance • Repair Estates, Ill. 60195 Parts USA © Sears, Roebuck and Co.
ONE Lmmmu ONcm rsyaN WSEUWACKER® [_ Fc_ One Year from _ of purchase, when this Electric Line Trimmer is maintained and used according tqthe Operating aud _ N maintenance instructions m the operator's mauual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
It WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (SeeAdditional SafetyInstructions throughoutthisManual) It WARNING - THIS POWER UNIT CAN BE DANGER O US! This unit can cause serious injury or blindness to the operator and others. When using an electric trimmer, these basic safeW precautions must be followed to reduce the risk of injury, fire, and electric shock. Failure to follow all instructions can result in blindness or other serious injur_.
WARNINGS A OPERATOR AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY A 1. DRESS PROPERLY--Always wear eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing_naintenauco on your unit.... 2. _ways wear heavy,longpants,boots,and gloves. wearingsafetylegguardsisrecommended. See "Accossones." Do notgobarefootorwear sandals,short pants,jewelry, looseclothing, orclothing withloosely .hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.; theycan be caught m moving parts.Securehairsoitisabove shoulder len=_.
II I IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII I I _ IIII iiiiii i iii iiii ]1 KNOW YOUR UNIT I I [ IIII |1 II I II II I I A. INTRODUCTION YourTrimmer is a versatile product developed for large lawns and to make short work of a variety of lawn care tasks -- trimming, scalping, mowing, and sweeping. Special Features Include: • Adjustable Assist Handle • Adjustable Top HandlefI_ube Assembly • 15" Cutting Path B.
ASSEMBLY If your unit is received assembled, adjusted for the operator.) repeat all steps in this section to be sure assembly is correct and is PREPARATION This Operator's Manual is designed to help you assemble and safely operate this unit. It is important that you read the entire manual to become f_zitiar with the tool before you begin assembly. TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY." L Phillips Screwdriver 2. Adjustable Wrench A.ASSIST HANDLE ATTACHMENT 1.
D.PRE-OPERATION . A Review all Warnings this manual, CHECKS WARNING and Safety Instructions in[ c. Use only ,065" diameter line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. d. Use onlywith the shield properly attached. e. Use only the specified "trimmer head. See ."Specifications." Make sure the trimmer head is properly installed and securely fastened. Refer to "Using Your Unit." f. Use only genuine SEARS accessories or attachments recommended for this tool ! t 1. Before operatmgyour tool, always. a.
I mll II iii |1 II " II I USING YOUR II A_ Face Shield WARNING-THROWS Boots ii i 60Foot / OBJECTS The rapidly moving line causes objects to be thrown violently. The shield will not provide complete protection to the operator or others. The operator must wear a safety face shield or goggl_e_ Always wear heavy, longpants and boots. Keep others at least 30 feet (10 meters) awa_ . _, _/(20 _ i _k WARNING meter) - HAZARD ZONE This unit will throw objects and cut.
B. OPERATING I_STRUCTIONS L Bring the unit to full speed before the material to be cut. entering 2. Always release the Trigger switch and allow the unit to stop when not cutting. C. ADJUSTAB_ HANDLE Handle Grip Your trimmer is equipped with a new adjustable handle which makes trimming and edging around hard to reach areas much easier. The adjustment lever is located on thefront of the handle grip. Figure 7. Make sure tz_mmet head is resting on the ground when adjusting the handle. % 1.
...... AWARNING .... [ Always wear eye protection. Nevel-lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet orl be thrown into eyes and face and cause blind-I heSS or other serious injury. , I . TRIMMING - Figure 10. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches above the ground and at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to make contact. Do not force the trimmer line into the work area. 4 SCAI_ING - Figure I0. The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation.
2. Installing Line On Spool Wrap Line In Direction Of Arrow On Spool Hold spool as shown in Figure 14. b. Insert 1/4_ to 8/8 o£1ine through the tapered slot in the top of the spool. Figu:re 14 (inset). c. Wrap line evenly in direction indicated by the arrow on the spool. To ensure proper line advance,avoidcrossover or crisscrossing ofline. Do notwrap more than50 feetof.065_dio ametorlineontothespool. ct Follow instructions in =Installing Spool w/ Line," steps =f.
The Model Number willbe foundbelowthetophandlewiththeSerial Number. Alwaysmention theModel Number when requesting service or repair parts for your unit. Al! parts listed herein my and most Sears Stores. Operator's Manual be ordered from any Sears Service Center WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST:. 1. The PART NUMBER 3. The PART DESCRIPTION 2. The MODEL NUMBER 4. The NAME OF ITEM -- Electric 257.
