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Summary of Contents for 257.796422

Page 1: ... m CST Sun 10 a m 7 p m WARNING Read the Operator s Manual and Follow All Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious Injury L Always Wear Eye Protection 8 CRn FTSlVl n No ELECTRIC EDGER DOUBLE INSULATED Assembly Maintenance Operation Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530 082629 05 24 94 1994 Sears Roebuck and Co ...

Page 2: ...Y SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BYRETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC EDGER TO THE N_ST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 KNOW YOUR UNIT 5 ASSEMBLY 6 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 6 USING YOUR UNIT 7 CU...

Page 3: ...ye Protection Boots A WARN ING BLADE CAN THROW OBJECTS VIO_NTLY YOU CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED WEAR EYE PROTECTION 60 Foot Hazard Zone A WARNING HAZARD ZONE FOR THROWN OBJECTS BLADE CAN THROW OBJECTS VIOLENTLY OTHERS CAN BE BLIN DED OR INJURED KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS 3O FEET AWAY BLADE ROTATES MOMENTARILY AFTER THE SWITCH IS 2ELE__SED ALLOW BLADE TO STOP BEFORE REMOVING IT FROM THE CUT A WARNING BL...

Page 4: ...bstacles at all times Do not expose the cord to heat off water or sharp edges 11 Avoid any body contact with any grounded conductor such a metal pipes or wire fences to avoid the possibility of electric shock 12 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection should be provided on the circuit or outlet robe used for this unit Receptacles are available havingbuilt in GFCI protection and may be use...

Page 5: ...ly Operator s Manual not shown Loose Parts Bag not shown LOOSE PARTS BAG CONTENTS 2 Screw 3 Locknut QTY 1 2 2 L J I IlII III II JlJlLII I E DOUBLE INSUIATION CONSTRUCTION This unit is Double Insulated to help protect against electric shock Double insulation con struction consists of two separate layers of electri cal insulation instead of grounding Tools and appliances built with a double insulati...

Page 6: ... ing damage to the unit Refer to Figure 2 for minimum wire gauge recommendations The cord must be marked with the proper wire gauge Appropriate extension cords are available Do not use multiple cords c In good condition Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deterioration Plug connectors must be undamaged 3 Secure extension cord to unit as follows a Tie the power plug on the unit to the ...

Page 7: ...re unit before each use Have damaged parts repaired or replaced by qu alified service personnel Make sure all fasten ers are in place and securely fastened b Be sure the blade guard is properly at tached The blade guard must be installed when using the unit c Make sure the blade is properly installed and securely fastened d Rest rear wheels on ground supporting blade off ground away from trees bus...

Page 8: ...e to determine your own operating pace Conditions such as depth of cut angle of cut and material being cut will regulate the speed and time requ_ed for your edging job EDGING Figure 8 yields precise close cutting around sidewalks driveways patios etc TRENCHING Figure 9 provides a wider cut or trench around sidewalks driveways patios etc Trenching removes more material and therefore in creases moto...

Page 9: ...ntact your SEARS Store for the proper part number The blade is reversible When the cutting edge on one side becomes worn turn the blade over Check blade for flatness periodically Lay the blade on a fiat surface and inspect the blade for flatness Throw away a blade that is not flat A WARNING I Always replace a blade that is bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Never attempt to str...

Page 10: ... Incorrect Blade_lade worn too short b Depth Adjustment set too high c Neither of the above m a Edger depth adjustment set too low b Depth adjustment mechanism s or wheel mount s broken c Neither of the above Cut at a slower pace b Raise edger by altering depth adjustment c Clean blade guard area d Replace edge guide e Plug unit into astandard 120 volt outlet f Contact your SEARS Service Center De...

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Page 12: ...2 The MODEL NUMBER 4 The NAME OF ITEM 257 796422 3 Wheels ELECTRIC EDGER 257 796432 4 Wheels 257 796433 4 Wheels 358 796440 4 Wheels If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be trans mitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling When you buy merchandise from Sears you get an extra value _hat nobody else can offer Sears Service Across town or across the cram t...

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