CRAFTSMAN Edger Manual 98110102

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Operator's Manual

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4.25 AMP

TRIMMER /EDGER

Model No. 989,799310

®

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

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CAUTION:

Before using this product, read Ibis manual and follow air its

Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

NEED ASSISTANCE ?

CALL 1-800-339-8657

-Sears,-Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, tL 60179 USA IV_RCH 1998

Visil_uFCraftsman website: www.sears.comJcraftsman PN 211868-R

Warranty Statement ............ 2

Safety Precautions ............. 2

Assembly .................... 4

Adjustments .................. 6

Operation ................... 7

Replacement Parts ............. 8

Espa_ol ...................... 9

Parts Ordering ........... back cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRIMMER /EDGER.

If this Craftsman Trimmer/Edger fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or

workmanship within (1) year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair or replace it,

free of charge.

This warranty does not cover the nylon line.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN TRIMMER /

EDGER TO PLACE OF PURCHASE OR TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dept. D/817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

PLEASE READ

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appli-

ance, basic precautions should

always be followed to assure maxi-

mum safety and optimum performance.

Read this manual before assembling and

operating this appliance. Failure to comply

with instructions may result in electrical

shock, burns, fire, or personal injury.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE

OR PERSONAL INJURY:

1. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUC-

TIONS listed in this manual before and

during operation of this trimmer.

2. TO _IE-DUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK this equiPment has a

polarized plug (one blade is wider than

the other). This plug will fit in apolar-

ized outlet only one way. If the plug

does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse

the plug. If it stilldoes notfit, contacta

qualifiedelectricianto install the proper

outlet. Do not change the plug in any

way.

3. INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the

housing,cord or plug. Keep all fasten-

.ers_. Do not use if the switch does

not rum the unit off properly. Never use

.

.

unit if cord or plug has been damaged,

or if the motor or unit itselfis not work-

ing as it shouldor has been dropped,

damaged, left outdoorsor dropped in

water. Never operate with any air

opening blocked. Keep air openings

free of debris that may reduce air flow.

Replace damaged pads that are

chipped, cracked or damaged in any

way because they can fly apart and

cause serious injury.

[D]THIS APPLIANCE IS DOUBLE

INSULATED to help protect

against electric shock. Double insula-

tion _onstruction consistsof 2 separate

"layers"of electric insulation.

Appliances built with this insulation

system are not intended to be ground-

ed. As a result, the extension cord

used with your unitcan be plugged

into any conventional 120 volt electri-

cal outlet. Normal safety precautions

must be observed when operating an

electrical appliance. The double insula-

tion system is only for added protec-

tion against injury resultingfrom a pos-

sible intemai electrical insulationfail-

Ure.

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTER-

RUPTER (GFCI) receptacle may be

used on an outlet or circuit for an

added measure of safety.

6. EXTENSION CORD - Use only with

an extensioncord intended for outdoor

use. Match wire gauge to the cord

length. See table below. A 2-wira cord

withoutagroundconnection may be

used since this appliance is double

insulated•If in doubt of proper wire

size, use the next heavier gauge.

Please note that the srhaller the gauge

number,the heavier the cord.

A. When using the appliance, an

extension cord of adequate size

must be used for safety and to pre-

v • i it . • , | •e, IWI_R t=lP'SlZE e•

L25 foot17.5m .1 18 A.WG,"

120 1 50 feet 115m /t6 A W,G,"t00 feet 13_n 16 A.W.G."

"AmericanW.e Gau_e

Table 1

vent loss of power and overheating.

B. The extension cord must be specifi-

cally intended for outdoor use and

marked "SJ" or "SJT" and with the

suffix"WA". In Canada, the exten-

sion cord must be marked "SFTW".

C. /_ Inspect extension power cord

for loose or exposed wires

and damaged insulation. If dam-

aged, replace before using appli-

ance.

DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never carry

appliance by cord or pull cord to dis-

connect from outlet. Keep cord clear of

operator and obstacles at all times. Do

not expose cord to heated surfaces, oil

or water. Do not pull cord around sharp

edge.._comers or close door on cord.

7. _NO SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE - Your double insulated

appliance has no serviceable pads

inside. Do not attempt to repair it your-

self. For service information,contact

the Sears Service Depadment listed

on the back cover ofthis User Manual•

8. _RISK OF EYE INJURY -

Always wear goggles or other

suitable eye protection when

operating your trimmer. Edging

increases the dsk of injury caused by

flyinff..debds.Always keep bystanders

at a safe distance.

9. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY from

rotatingline. Do not operate without

guard attached.

10. DRESS PROPERLY - Always wear

long pants, shoes and gloves. Do not

wear loose clothing,jewelry, short

pants, sandals or go barefoot.

11. KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone,

especially children and pets away from

the area of operation. Turn offunit

immediately if you are approached.

_Never allow children to operate

the appliance as a toy, or to run

it without an adult present.

12. _AVOID A DAN-

_.._ GEROUS ENVI-

RONMENT - To

avoid creating afire or explosion, de

not use in the presence of flammable

liquids or gases, smoking or burning

materials. Never operate the trimmer in

wet or damp conditionsor around

swimming pools, hot tub, etc. Do not

use in rain. Do not handle plug, cord or

appliance with wet hands.

13. USE CORRECT APPLIANCE - Use

this appliance only for its intended use

as described in this manual. DO NOT

SWEEP WITH TRIMMER - Sweeping

refersto tiltingstringhead to sweep

away debris from walkways, etc. Your

trimmer is a powerful tool and small

stones or other such debris may be

hurled 50 feet or more, causing injury

or damage to nearby property such as

automobiles, homes and windows.

Inspectarea beforestarlingtheal:_

and removedebrisand other objectsthat

can causedamageduringoperation.

14. DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES or

attachments except as recommended

and provided by Sears. Do not use any

type of wire or metal cutting line.

15. DO NOT OVERREACH - Keep firm

footing and balance at all times.

16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING

- Do not carry plugged in tdmmer with

yourfinger on the sw'dch.

17. DISCONNECT tdmmor from power

supplywhen not in use _nd before ser-

vicing REX stdnghead.

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18. STORE idle trimmer indoors.

Appliance should be stored in a dry,

high or IScked up place - out of the

reach of _hildren.

EXPLANATION OF NOTE,

WARNING, and WARRANTY

SYMBOL

1. A NOTE is used to convey additional

information, or highlight a particular

explanation, or to expand a step

inst=:_ction.

2. A WARNING identifies a procedure

which, if not undertaken or if improp-

erly done, can result in a serious per-

sonal injury or damage to the unit

and/or both.

3._)(WARRANTY SYMBOL) serves

noticethat unless instructions or

procedures are followed, any damage

will void the warranty and repairs will

be at owner's expense. Service other

than user maintenance should be per-

formed by a Sears Service Center.

Damage or conditions caused by

improper maintenance practices

which render this product inoperable

will void the manufacturer's warranty.

4. FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE con-

tact the nearest Sears Service Center.

INTERNATIONAL

SYMBOLS

1. Read the

User Manual.

2. Use of these

personal safety

items is highly

recommended

to reduce the

risk of

injury

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CARTON CONTENTS

Check the carton againt the following:

MODEL NO. 799310

• Trimmer

•Debris shield

•Wire guard with wheel

•5 REX stringheads

if you need assistance, or find parts miss-

ing, call 1-800-339-8657.

ASSEMBLY NOTE: The only assembly

required for your trimmer is to install the

debris shield and adjust the assist handle.

DEBRIS SHIELD INSTALLATION

1. Positionthe motor housingwith string-

head carrier (A) facinq up (Figure 1).

A

Fig. 1

2. S_ide debris shield over motor housing

as shown (Figure 1).

3. Align edging guide with mating

grooves and push firmly in the direc-

tion {hown until an audible snap is

heard (Figure 2).

NOTE: Be certain that edging guide is ori-

ented as shown be ow Once edging

guide, motor housing and debris shield

are mated the connection Is perma-

nent and cannot be removed without a

special tool

I

BE CAREFUL,

THIS WIRE

GUARD CAN BE

INSTALLED

UPSIDE DOWN

Pig.z

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REX DISPOSABLE CU'I-rING HEAD

INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

NOTE: REX lines are uneven for

ir_provedcutting

INSTALLATION

1. Unplugunit.

2. Positionthe motor housing with the

stringhead carrier (A) facing up "

(Figure 3).

3. Align disposable stdnghead locking

tabs (B) with corresponding slots (C)

in canrieras shown (Figure 3).

Fig. 3

4. With firm pressure push disposable

stringhead onto carder until an audible

click is heard (Figure 4).

Fig. 4

REMOVAL

1. Unplug unit.

2. Press red button on top of motor hous-

ing to eject used REX disposable

stringhead (Figure 5).

Fig. 5

ADJUSTABLE ASSIST HANDLE

1. Grip underside of assist handle with

thumb and forefinger on either side of

the base of the assist handle as shown

(Figure 6).

NOTE: The assist handle is ratcheted for

variable operating positions. Adjust to a

comfortable position.

3. Release red buttons.

ADJUST SHAFT LENGTH

1. Grip shaft firmly.

2. Push red shaft release button forward

and move handle forward or backward

to desired length (Figure 7).

Fig. 6

2. While depressing red buttons, use

other hand to move assist handle into

•desired-location.

Fig. 7

5

NOTE:Shaftmaybe adjustedin trimming 2. Pushredbuttonforward, and rotate

or edging mode. shaft until it stops (Figure 8).

EDGING CONVERSION

1. Grip shaft fi}mly.

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER /EDGER

Fig. 8

SHAFT LOCKING--

BUTTON HANDLE

ASSIST

HANDLE RETAINER

REX

EJECT BUTTON (RED)

HOUSING

ROLLER---_

EDGE GUIDE \

SHAFT

"SSED

PLUG

TRIGGER

LASSIST

HANDLE

BUTTON

OPENINGS

;HIELD

REX STRINGHEAD

CARRIER

6

_.-- REX STRINGHEAD

(RAPIDEXCHANGEDISPOSABLESTRINGHEAD)

CONNECT THE CORD

1. Ensure the cord is NOT plugged into

a receptacle before starling this pro-

cedure.

2. Make a loop with 8"- 10" (20 - 25cm)

of the end of the extension cord.

3. Place the loop into thegroove at the

end of the roar handleand lock into

place as shown in Figure 9.

Fig. 9

occurs at proper cutting point. Aiways

cut away from yourself. Do not pull

trimmer in toward yourself.

4. Connect the extension co'rdto the

recessed plug on the trimmer.

5. Plug the extension cord into a recep-

tacle ONLY when you are ready to

operate the trimmer.

TRIGGER

Squeeze the red on/off triggerto operate

•unit.

TRIMMER OPERATION

1. TRIMMING IMOWING (Figure 10).

Swing trimmer with a smooth even

motionfrom side to side. Do not tilt

the stringhead during the procedure.

Keep stringhead at same level for

even depth of cut.

Fig. 11

3. FENCE/FOUNDATION TRIMMING.

Approach trimming around chain link

fences, picket fences, rock walls and

foundations slowly to cut close without

whipping Stringagainst the barrier. If

the string comes in contact with rock,

brick walls, or foundations, it will break

or fray. If stringsnags fencing, it will

snap off.

4. TRIMMING AROUND TREES• Trim

around tree trunks with a slow

approach so string does not contact

bark. Walk around the tree trimming

from left to right. Approach grass or

weeds with the tip of the string and tilt

stringhead slightlyforward.

5. SCALPING (Figure 12). Scalping

refers to removal of all vegetation

down to the ground. To do this, tiltthe

sffinghead to your right at about a 30

degree angle from the ground. By

adjustingthe handle you will have bet-

ter controlduring this operation.

Always keep a distance of 100 feet

(30 meters) from other people and

animals when scalping. Do not

attempt this procedure if there is any

chance flyingdebris could injure oper-

ator, other people or cause damage to

property.

Fig. 10

2. CLOSER TRIMMING (Figure 11).

Positiontrimmer straight ahead with a

slighttilt so bottom of stringhead is

ab_L0-ground level and string contact Fig. 12,

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6.OPERATINGAS AN EDGER(Figure

13).Withthe unit configured as an

edger, hold it so the motor is to your

left side so that debris is thrown to the

rear. Always use eyeprotection. This

unit is equipped with an edging wheel

and guide. Use the wheel to support

the weight of the unit as you edge

along flat surfaces such as driveways

and sidewalks.

Fig. 13

7. DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER

(Figure 14)

Fig. 14

8. DO NOT BUMP TRIMMER (Figure

15). A"bump" will not advance line.

For fresh line follow See REX

Disposable Cutting Head Installation

and Removal in the Assembly section.

Fig. 15

STRINGHEAD

1. Use Craftsman replacement REX

Stringhead Stock No. 71-85631.

2. Always clean dirt and debris from the

spool and hub prior to using unit,

when the unit is idle, and after per-

forming any type of maintenance.

USER MAINTENANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. _LThis appliance ha_sno user

_gF serviceable pads. Do not attempt

any repairs. Doing so could create a

hazard and void the manufacturer's

warranty.

2. Unplug the power cord before clean-

ing or performing maintenance or

removing or installing REX string

head.

3. Never douse appliance with liquidor

squid with a garden hose. Clean with

a damp sponge.

4. Keep air openings on the motor hous-

ing free from any debris to avoid over-

heating.

REX Head - 5 per package

Assist Handle

Debris Shield

Wire Guide with Wheel

Wjr_e without Wheel

30278_-00

324239-61

324448-61

302778-00

324298-00

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