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MODEL NO. 257.857240 • • ,......,,,,,,,,,,, ,, £RnFTrSMI:IN ELECTRIC EDGER r• r" CAUTION: DOUBLE INSULATED Read RULES for . Safe OPERATION • Assembly and INSTRUCTIONS • Operating Carefully • Repair Parts ..i,ii, ........... Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A. ii ii1,111 viii llll...
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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BOX CONTENTS TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY This box should contain: 1 Phillips Screwdriver 1 11/32 Box or Crescent Wrench 1 257.857240 Electric Edger 1 Loose Parts Kit containin_ Remove Edger from carton and examine it 2 Ea. 3933-1 Screw thoroughly to make sure it is not damaged.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..u,,,, , i illlllll ....,i i ..BEFORE OPERATING: APPLIANCE EXTENSION Read and understand the safety rules for power tools. CORD CORD •Always wear safety goggles. Keep people at a safe distance. Inspect area for wires,, glass, and other foreign objects. Tie extension cord as shown in Figure 4.
Ill, IIII IIIII IIIII III KEEP BLADE AREA CLEAN TO REPLACE BLADE Mud and grass around blade area must be cleaned away 1. Make certain p6wer cord is unplugged. regularly. 2. Depress spring-latch located at front of side guard, shielding the btade, and open.
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MODEL 257.857240 PARTS LIST REF. PART R_F. PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION 2345 Power Cord Lock Washer 1366 1930-4 , Nut 1;4-20 He× Switch, Trigger _362 3365-! P. C. Bridge.Kit 2615 Nut, 6-32 Hex !623-20 Harness, (Red & White) 4883 Harness, Assy., Motor 4344-2 Tube, Upper 5469...
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[Sears HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS OWNER'S 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. MANUAL All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.