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CRAFTSMAN Edger Manual L0707008 CRAFTSMAN Edger Owner's Manual, CRAFTSMAN Edger installation guides

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MODEL NO.
257.857240

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ELECTRIC
EDGER
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CAUTION:

DOUBLE INSULATED

Read RULES for
. Safe OPERATION .
and INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully

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• Assembly
• Operating
• Repair Parts

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FORM 88-4O5-0O

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FULL ONE-YEAR
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WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN-

ELECTRIC

EDGER

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If this Craftsumn Electric Edger fails to perform properly due to a defect in inatefial or workmanship within one year
from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it free of charge.
If this Craftsman Electric Edger is used for commerdal and rental purposes, this warranty covexag_ applie s for only
90 days from the ,date of purchase, This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

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WARRANTY
SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONWACTING
CENTER THROUGHOUT THE LrNIT!3DSTATES.

THE NEAREST

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This warranty gives you specific legal fights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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SEARS STORE OR SERVICE

Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

IMPORTANT: rules for safe operation
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double Insulation
isa conceptinsafety,
replacing
thestandard
grounded supplysystem in electric
power tcols.Theconstruetion of a double insttlated tool affords comparable pret_etion to a
properly grounded tool without the necessity for usiug a grounded conductor.The double insulation
system eliminates
the need
fortheusualthree-wire
groundedpower cordand groundsupply
systenLWherever there iselee_c currentinthe toolthereare
two complete se_s of insulation to protect the user. All exposed
metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor eom_
ponents with proteetfng instthtion: The lead wires, switch, etc_
with their functional insulation liave the added prote_ion of nonconductivesleeving
or housingtocompletethedoubleinsulation.
system.

4. Keep childrenaway. Keep spectators
at a safedistance.
5. WARNING: To preventelectric
shockhazarduseonlywith
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. A two-wire e_rd
withouta ground connection
may be used sincethetoolis
double insulated. Cord should be !8 gauge or heavier to prevent overheating and loss of power, U.L. listed extension
cords are available at your nearest Sears store.
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7. _Avoid Dangerous Environment--

Do not use unit in damp or

8. Don't force this too!. It wi!l work begter and safer at the rate
R was designed.Ifmotor slows down too much, pullaway
and allowunitto bbta_nfullspee&

SERVICING OF A TOOL WITH-DOUBLE INSULATION lqF__
QUIRES EXTREME
CARE AND. KNOWLEDGE
OF.THE
SYSTEM AND SHOULD
BE PERFORMED
ONLY BY A
QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. FOR SERVICE WE
SUGGEST YOU RETURN THE TOOL TO YOUR NEAREST
SEARS STORE FOR REPAIR WHICH WILL BE DONE WITH
ORIGINAL FACTORY REPLACEMENT
PARTS.
SAFETY

Toprevent
disconnection of power supply cord from the eztension cord during operation see hstructions v_h Fig. 4.

9. Do not use toolfor any job except that _orwhich itis
intended.
10. Do not immerse tool in water or operate in rai_
1i. Don't overreach--Keep
proper footing and balance at all
ti_es.

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RULES FOR POWER TOOLS

CAUTION

Don't abuse cord--Never e_rr_ tool by Cord o_ yank cord
from receptacle.
Keep cordaway from heat,oiiand sharp
edges.Replacedamaged cordimmediately.

13. Nevercarry pluggedintoo!with fingeron switch,
!. Keep hands,feet,and facedear ofrotating
blade.
2. Use SafetyGoggles.Wear ata_ timeswhen usingtoo!`
3. Dress properly.Always wear shoes.Do not operatetool
while barefootor when wearing sandals,
canvas or opentoed shoes.Use of rubber glovesand safetyfootwearis
recommended when working outdoors.
Wear longpantsto
protectyour legs.

14= Disconnecttoolfrom thepower.supplywhen notinuse and
when making any repairsor inspections.
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Maintain tool withcare. Keep air ventsclearof debris. Keep
guards in place arm in working orderand follow instructions
forreplacing
blade.

16. _tore indoorsin a high,dry,lock-upplace outofreath of
children.

BOX CONTENTS

TOOLS

This box should contain:

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clips inserted

in the .handle tubes. These plastic clips

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ATTACHING
1.

THE TUBES

Slide outer tube sleeve down upper tube and over
lower tube until the assembly holes are aligned. Be
careful not to pinch or cut harness wire.
NOTE: Should the outer tube be difficult to slide,
grasp outer tube sleeve firmly and twist slowly back
and forth while pushing downward.

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2. Insertthe screws and attachthe locknutssupplied.
Tighten. (Fig. I)

ADJUSTMENT
There arefourdifferent
positions
inwhich you canadjust
your Edger.

.TO ADJUST

POSITION OF EDGER:

Grasp the frontwheel assemblyand llftfrontof Edger
about threeinchesoffthe ground.Holding frontwheels
stationary,
squeeze lockingbar and rotate the Edger
housing intothe desiredoperating
position.
Release10cking bar when identical
position
marks on Edger housing
alignwith arrows on frontand rear wheel assemblies.
,(See Fig. 2)

TO ADJUST

CUTTING DEPTH

: Depress lock button
position.

OF EDGER:

and pul! wheels forward

to desired

Selectwheel heightto obtaina cuttingdepth of approximately1-1/4inches.
iChange wheel adjustment,
for blade wear. (Fig. 3}

as necessary,

Wrench

Remove Edger from carton and examine it
thoroughly to make sure it is not damaged.

wfth protective
of the unit,

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FOR ASSEMBLY

1 Phillips Screwdriver
1 11/32 Box or Crescent

1 257.857240 Electric Edger
1 Loose Parts Kit containin_
2 Ea. 3933-1 Screw
2 Ea. 3935 Locknut
1 Ea. 88-4054)0
Owner'sManual
NOTE: Your Edger comes packaged
must be discarded before assembly

NEEDED

to compensate

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BEFORE OPERATING:

•Always

wear safety

CORD

goggles.

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APPLIANCE

EXTENSION

Read and understand the safety rules for power tools.

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CORD

Keep people at a safe distance.
Inspect

area for wires,, glass, and other foreign objects.

Tie extension cord as shown in Figure 4. Devices for retainlng extension cords are also available at your nearest
Sears store.

TIE CORD
AS SHOWN

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EDGE

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LEVEL

CUT

To EDGE:

To BEVEL:

The wheels should be run on the walk with the guide
against the edge of the walk. Best results are obtained
when you allow the tool to run at close to full speed. Do
not push tool too fast so that motor stalls. Back up quickly
if stalling occurs and allow tool to run at full speed.

Place Edger in position shown above. Beveling allows you
to edge closer to walks or planters. The edge guide dees
not function in this position and care should be taken to
avoid allowing blade to strike the Wall or submerged footings.

To TRENCH:

To LEVEL CUT:

Place Edger in position shown above. Trenching,provldes
a wider margin betv_een the]awa and the watl_ Trenching removes more material and therefore increases the
motor load. Be careful to move slowly to avoid motor
stalling or overload.

Place _dger in position shown above. Level cutting
allows you to cut grasses similar to a lawn mower. Level
cutting is practical for only small areas and is not intended as a lawn mower substitute.

DYNAMIC BRAKE:
Your edger is equipped with a dynamic brake. This
feature uses the energy of the motor to stop the spinning
blade when the switch is released.

THE OPERATION OF ANY EDGER CAN RESULT IN FOREIGN OBJECTS BEING
THROWN INTO THE EYES, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SEVERE EYE DAMAGE.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR EYE SHIELDS BEFORE COMMENCING
POWER TOOL OPERATION. WE RECOMMENDA WIDE VISION SAFETY MASK
FOR OVER SPECTACLES OR STANDARD SAFETY GLASSES AVAILABLE AT
SEARS RETAIL OR CATALOG STORES.
FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT.

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BLADE AREA CLEAN

TO REPLACE

Mud and grass around blade area must be cleaned away
regularly.
Make sure Edger is unplugged. Depress latch on side
guard to open. Glean out accumulated debris.
CAUTION:

Do not operate tool with side guard
detached or open.

RECOMMENDED

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To maintain operating efficiency rcpla_
decreases length to six inches.

blade before wear

The blade supplied is specifically designed for this Edger.
Use of improper blades may behazardous.
A replacement blade (Stock No. 85767) or a package of
three (Stock No. 85762) may be purchased from your
nearest Sears store or catalog outlet.

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1. Make certain

p6wer cord is unplugged.

2. Depress spring-latch
located at front of side guard,
shielding the btade, and open.
•3. On each end of the loekwasher strap, bend back the
tabs that prevent the hex nuts _rom working loose.
4. With a suitable
wrench,
turn both hex nuts
counterclockwise
and remove them.
5. Remove

BLADE REPLACEMENT.

BLADE

washers,

lockwasher

strap,

and blade.

6. Place new blade in position over beth belts. (Either
side of blade can face outwards.}
7. Replace lockwasber
are flat.

strap and washers--

be sure tabs

8. Replace both hex nuts and tighten securely.
9. At each end of the Ioekwasher strap, bend one of the
tabs upward. (See Fig. 6)
10. Close side guard.

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BEND TAB UP AGAINST NUT TO PREVENT
NUT FROM LOOSENING.

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MODEL 257.857240 PARTS LIST
REF. PART
NO.
NO.
1
2345
2
1930-4
3
3365-!
4
!623-20
5
4344-2
6
2342.25
7
1745-2
8
4343-1
9
4863
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1847
11
2224
12
4344-3
13
?.242-2
14
5510-05
15
1352-05
15
1210
17
781-I
18
2368
19
2359-_;
20
3962-04
21
1745-1
22
2224-2
23
4888
24
3272
25
Q4472-04
26
561
27
1345
28
3964-05
29
3968-08
30
2224-4
31
3963-05
32
1364-1
33
4245
34
3969
35
1361
36
:2250-15
37
3980-04
38
4247
39
3967-05

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41
42
43
44.
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64

3,_614_4
P.24-3
781-I2
2287-4
2071-1
2288
2270-5
747-2
2251-22
2467
236'9-3
2275-1 2260
2278
2280
2277
1359
1356-05
1354
1363
2389
1355
1353-05
2053
1357

DESCRIPTION
Power Cord
Switch, Trigger
P. C. Bridge.Kit
Harness, (Red & White)
Tube, Upper
Handle--Top
& Bottom
Screw, 10.24x1-114
Tube, Outer
Harness (Black & Yellow)
Screw, 10-16 _ 5f6
Screw, 10-16 x 1
Tube. Lower
Screw

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2
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5
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Liner
Blade Assy.
Push Nut
A×le, Rear
Wheels Rear
Nut 10-24 Hex
Rear Swivel R/LH.
Screw 10-24xl-314
Screw 10-16×3/4
Screw, _-32x If2
Hinge Pin
Housing-Set
Terminal Gap
Resistor (Dynamic Brake)
Latch, Release
B_ade Cover
Screw, 10`16x1.1/2
Latch, Side Plate
Screw, 10-32 x 5/8
Screw, 10-24 x 2_38
Edge Guide
Washer. Thurst
Motor Assy
Front Swivel R/LH
Spring, Compression
Latch, Wheel Pivot
Arm, Wheel Pivot
Wheel, Front
Axle, Front
Screw,. 10-32
_F-.ndbell Assy..-Drive.
WaSher.Thrust ,
Field Assy.
Retaining Rin_l
Armature Assy.
Retaining Ring
Washer, Bellville
Endbetl Assy._Br_sh
Insulator
Brush, Carbon
Spring, Brush
Holder, Brush
Bolt t!4-20xl
Sleeve, Insulating
Plate, Clutch
Washer, Thrust
Washer, Load Spring
Sleeve, Clutch
Fan
Blade (85767)
Lock Strap

R_F.
NO.
65
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68
69.
70.
71.
72.
73,
74,
75.
76.
77.

QTY.
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PART
NO.
1366
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2615
4883
5469
4346
4347
5468
4349
4345-1
4574
4345
88-405-00

DESCRIPTION
Lock Washer
, Nut 1;4-20 He×
Nut, 6-32 Hex
Harness, Assy., Motor
Label, Handle
Lebet, Warning
Label, Dynamic Brake
L_bel, Clean OUt
Label, Name Plate
L_bel, Rear Position
Label, Housing Position
Label, Front Position
Owners Manua3

2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1

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1
1
1
2
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2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
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HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

OWNER'S
MANUAL

The Model Number wil! be found on a plate attached to yotw handle
tube. Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or
repair parts for your Sears Edger.
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS, ROEBUCK
AND CO. retail or catalog store.
WHEN
ORDERING REPAIR
FOLLOWING 1Y_FORMATION:
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2.
3.
4.

MODEL NO.
257.857240

PARTS,

ALWAYS

GIVE

THE

PART NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION
MODEL NUMBF_257.857240
NAME OF ITEM--ELECTRIC
EDGER
DOUBLE INSULATED

USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT

PARTS.

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order wilt be electronically transmitted
to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center
for expedited handling.

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears
has service units staffed with Sears trained technicians...professional technicians
spec_wally trained on Sears products, having the
parts, tools and equiFmeut to insure that we meet our pledge to
you.., we service what we sell

Sears
SERVICE
is at
YOUR
SERVICE.

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