IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away @F_/AY 8 Operator's Manual Model No. 257. 796422 - 3 Wheels 257. 796432- 4 Wheels 257.796433-4 358.796440-- Wheels 4 Wheels Always Wear Eye Protection L @/ 8/CRn Mon.- Sat. 7 a.m, - 7 p.m. CST [ Sun, 10HOURS: a.m. - 7 p.m. ELECTRIC FTSlVl n,No EDGER WARNING: Read the Operator's Manual and Follow All Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious Injury.
FULL ONEYEARWARRAI'_I_ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC EDGER MODELS 257.796422, 257.796432, 257.796433 fte_ Craftsman Electric Edger fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or workmanship within one (1) year from ate of purchase, Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge. This warranty does not cover the blade. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC EDGER TO THE NF_AREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES.
A WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNTNG: When using electric edgers, duce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal throughout this manual). _k DANGER: THIS POWER basic safety precautions should always injury. Read all instructions (see additional TOOL CAN BE DANGERO includin_ g amputat_ion or_blindness to the operator and manual must be followed to provide reasonable s..
ARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS _, OPERATOR SAFETY 1. DRESS PROPERLY -- Always wear safety glasses or , similar eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing maintenance on your _t. Always wear a face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty. Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not : go barefoot or wear short pants, short sleeves, sandals, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging : straps, ties, tassels, etc.; they can be caught in moving parts.
II I II ]t KNO illll II JL_JlLIJlJ I I III I I ] II II i YOUR UNIT i i iiim iii iii A. CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase ofa SEARS Craftsman Edger. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest SEARS Service Center/Department. SEARS has competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
I III IIIIIIIII I IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIII III IIIIIIIII II I IIIIIII I II I I I I I IIII II I IIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ASSEMBLY i /illlUllllllllUUillllllllli iii i ii (If unit i iiiiii i i is received i assembled, li repeat all steps i iii in this section iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii to be sure iiii assembly is correct.) A. PREPARATION This Operator's Manual has been developed to help you assemble the unit and to provide its safe operation.
II II Ill I IIIII I I II IUl J II I III I IHII IIII II II III I IJJlWL I fill I II II Ill USING YOUR UNIT ILIIIII A DANGER - THIS POWER UNIT |n n nnnn IJlNmlllll IIIIIIIIIIIIIII I I IIII II CAN BE DANGEROUS! Tm_s urdt can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and ot_ers. The warnings and s ety instructions __this m_ual must be followed toprovide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit.
C. SETTING THE DEPTH a WARNING [ Never attempt to adjust the depth adjusting[ wheel when the motor is running. Always stop[ the motor, wait until the blade stops turning,[ and disconnect the unit from the power source[ before making adjustments. [ To set edging/trenching depth, do the following: Press wheel locking button and pivot the wheel to the desired position_ Figure 6. Release the wheel locking button, making sure the wheel is in the locked position.
II IIIIIIIII iiiiiiii SERVICE II I IIIIII I minim I - CUSTOMER II III I according to II n III il ii I l IIIIIIIIIIIII source before IIIIUIIIlIIIIilIIIIIIUlIIIIUIIIIIIIIIII III B. MAINTENANCE I mill IIII _IUI[[IIIIIIII 6. Inspect the entire unit. parts. Make sure all fasteners curely fastened. I III IIIIUI are cracked, in any other replacement Replace damaged are in place and se- I lj L I I l Wear protective gloves or performing maintenance to help avoid injury.
I i i I i I IJ i I TROUBLE IIII l ill ii II i l ii SHOOTING il , m illi i CAUSE i illlii Blade stops under a load or does not turn when switch is pressed. a. b. e. d. e. f. Blade turns but will not cut. a. Incorrect Blade_lade worn too short. b, Depth Adjustment set too high. c. Neither of the above. Forcing blade into material being c_t. Depth adjustment set too low. Blade guard clogged with debris. Edge guide bent toward blade. Unit unplugged. None of the above. ,,Jmnlm 11 .m, b.
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The Model Number can be found on the decal below the top handle. The Serial Number is located on the rear swivel. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your unit. All parts listed herein may be ordered and most Sears Stores. Operator's Manual WHEN ORDERING ING INFORMATION 3 Wheels Wheels Wheels 4 Wheels REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWAS SHOWN IN THIS LIST: 1. The PART NUMBER 3. The PART DESCRIPTION 2. The MODEL NUMBER 4. The NAME OF ITEM 257.
