English dropdown-ico

Sears 172.71816 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Sears 172.71816, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Sears 172.71816 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Sears 172.71816. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Sears 172.71816 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Sears 172.71816
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Sears 172.71816 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Sears 172.71816 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Sears 172.71816 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Sears 172.71816, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Sears service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Sears 172.71816.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Sears 172.71816 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product. Operator ’ s Manual Lithium-ION 18-V olt 12-in. W eedwacker ® Cordless T rimmer Model No. 172.71816 CHARGE BA TTER Y BEFORE FIRST USE Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 See the full line of Crafts[...]

  • Page 2

    W arranty……………………………..................................…………….. Page 2 Safety Symbols……………………..................................…………….. Page 3 Safety Instructions……………………..................................……….....Pages 4 - 10 Unpacking..……………………………....[...]

  • Page 3

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 W ARNING: if cor rec tl y u sed , t his c ord les s t rim me r i s a n e asy t o ha ndl e a nd ef fic ien t t ool ; i f used im pro pe rly or wi tho ut th e d ue pre ca uti ons it co uld be co me a d ang ero us tool. For pl ea san t a nd saf e wor k, AL W A YS st ric tly co mp ly wit h t he saf ety ru les th at ar e c ont ain [...]

  • Page 4

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 6 SERVICE SAFETY 1. If any part of this trimmer is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; or should any component fail to perform 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. 2. T ool servi[...]

  • Page 5

    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: READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric sh[...]

  • Page 6

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 10 10. Do not disassemble charger . T ake it to a qualified service dealer when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 1 1. Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or damage if metal items should fall [...]

  • Page 7

    DESCRIPTION cont. 13 Safety Guard Edge Guide Wheels Cutting Line T rimmer Head Motor Housing Air V ents KNOW YOUR CORDLESS TRIMMER cont. (Fig. 2) Fig. 2 T rimmer Head 5-position Adjustment Button T op Black Locking Collar for Adjusting Length of Shaft Adjustable T elescopic T op Shaft also Rotates 180 ° for Edging 18-V olt Battery Pack T rigger Sw[...]

  • Page 8

    DESCRIPTION cont. 14 ASSEMBL Y & ADJUSTMENTS The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Cutting Path Speed Rating Line Diameter Line Feed Mechanism Power Head Tilt Adjust Height of Shaft Charger Charge Time in Normal Use Charger Number Battery Pack Number 12 inches 8000 RPM 18.0 V olt[...]

  • Page 9

    ASSEMBL Y & ADJUSTMENTS cont. 16 INST ALLING THE LITHIUM-ION BA TTERY P ACK (Fig. 4) Insert the battery pack into grass trimmer’s battery port. A simple push and slight pressure will be sufficient. CAUTION: When inserting batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be observed. Reverse insertion of batteries can result [...]

  • Page 10

    ASSEMBL Y & ADJUSTMENTS cont. 18 W ARNING: T o avoid injury , adjust the auxiliary handle for maximum control and balance. DO NOT overreach when operating the trimmer . AL W A YS KEEP proper balance for better control of the tool in unexpected situations. ! ADJUSTING THE AUXILIAR Y HANDLE (Fig. 7a) 1. The auxiliary handle’s bracket can be mov[...]

  • Page 11

    ASSEMBL Y & ADJUSTMENTS cont. 20 OPERA TION Y our edger / trimmer has an extended length (4-finger) ON / OFF trigger switch and a safety ON button, both of which have to be depressed to turn the trimmer on. The trigger switch will not depress until the safety ON button is depressed. T urning T rimmer ON 1. Install battery pack, and using your t[...]

  • Page 12

    OPERA TION cont. 22 When turning the trimmer ON for the first time a small length of line will automatically be fed out of the spool. T o extend the line out to the full 12-inch cutting path, it will be necessary to start the trimmer and completely stop the trimmer approximately 4 to 5 times. Each time during this operation the line will be extende[...]

  • Page 13

    OPERA TION cont. 24 OPERA TING TIPS 1. Before each use make sure the protective safety guard is tightly installed. T ighten the guard screw , but DO NOT over tighten. 2. Be sure to check the auxiliary handle before each use, to make sure it is firmly tightened. 3. Before trimming , inspect the area for string, wire, branches, rocks, toys, or other [...]

  • Page 14

    ACCESSORIES 26 W ARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. LITHIUM-ION batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly . Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and / or body parts as short circuit ma[...]

  • Page 15

    28 P ARTS LIST The model number will be found on the nameplate of the T rimmer . Always mention the model number when requesting parts and service for your tool. T o order parts, call 1-800-469-4663 18-V olt 12-in.Weedwacker ® Cordless T rimmer Model No. 172.71816 Posi tio n N o. Parts No. Part Description Qty . CGT184LU-101 CGT184LU-1 CGT184LU-2 [...]