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Craftsman 172.74544 manual

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  • Page 1

    CA UTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product. Sears, Roebuc k and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U .S.A Visit our Craftsman® website: www.craftsman.com Operator ’ s Manual 12-in. 4.0 Amp W eed wac ker ® Electric T rimmer • W ARRANTY • SAFETY • ASSEMBL Y • OPER[...]

  • Page 2

    SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding . The symbol warnings DO NO T by themselves eliminate any danger . The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident preventi[...]

  • Page 3

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 5 W ARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before operating this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . ! TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 W ARNING: if cor rec tly us ed, th is ele ctr ic tr imm er is an eas y [...]

  • Page 4

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 7 SER VICE SAFETY 1. If any part of this trimmer is missing or should break, bend, or fail in an y way; or should any electrical component fail to perf orm properly: SHUT OFF the power switch and remove the trimmer plug from the power source and have the missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation. [...]

  • Page 5

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 8 W ARNING: NEVER reach under the trimmer (cutting line area) until trimmer has completely stopped. The trimmer's cutting line will continue to rotate for a few seconds after it is switched off. ! W ARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions [...]

  • Page 6

    11 UNP A CKING DESCRIPTION 10 W ARNING: If any part of the trimmer is missing or damaged, do not plug in the trimmer until the damaged part is repaired or replaced. ! 1. The trimmer comes assembled except for the safety guar d and auxiliar y handle , which must be attached. 2. Remove the trimmer , auxiliary handle and safety guard from the carton a[...]

  • Page 7

    13 DESCRIPTION cont. DESCRIPTION cont. ASSEMBL Y & ADJUSTMENTS 12 Fig. 3 1. Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply . W ARNING: T o a v oid injury , AL W A YS turn off and disconnect the trimmer from the po wer outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or making any adjustments. ! Cutting P ath No-Load Speed Rating Line Diamet[...]

  • Page 8

    15 14 NO TE: THE A UXILIAR Y HANDLE MUST BE A TT A CHED to the trimmer shaft before use. A TT A CHING THE A UXILIAR Y HANDLE (Fig. 5 and 5a) ASSEMBL Y & ADJUSTMENTS cont. ASSEMBL Y & ADJUSTMENTS cont. 1. Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply . 2. Unscrew the auxiliary handle’s tightening knob (counterclockwise) and remove from hand[...]

  • Page 9

    17 OPERA TION 16 W ARNING: T o a v oid injury , DO NOT carry the trimmer with y our finger on the trigger switch. ! W ARNING: If any part of the trimmer is missing or damaged, do not plug in the trimmer until the damaged part is repaired or replaced. ! ASSEMBL Y & ADJUSTMENTS cont. PIGT AIL POWER CORD (See Figs. 2, 2a and 2b on page 11) Y our e[...]

  • Page 10

    19 18 OPERA TION cont. OPERA TION cont. TRIMMING AND EDGING (Figs. 1 1 and 12) When trimming, cut from left to right for cutting efficiency; this throws the clippings away from the operator (See Fig. 1 1). T o edge, rotate the shaft 180˚ (See Page 17, Figs. 9, 9a and 10). Place edge guide and trimmer head above the surface you are going to edge, a[...]

  • Page 11

    21 20 OPERA TION cont. OPERA TION cont. OPERA TING TIPS 1. Before each use make sure the protective safety guard is securely installed. T ighten the guard screws, but DO NO T over tighten. 2. Be sure to check the auxiliary handle before each use, to make sure it is firmly tightened into desired working position. 3. Before trimming, inspect the area[...]

  • Page 12

    22 W ARNING: T o a v oid injury , AL W A YS turn off and disconnect the trimmer from the po wer outlet BEFORE installing line, cleaning the trimmer or making any adjustments. ! W ARNING: T o a v oid damage or electric shock, DO NO T use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic housing or plastic components. Cer tain household cleaner s may dama[...]

  • Page 13

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