Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 172.74544 Craftsman
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Operator's Manual ® 12-in. 4.0 Amp Weedwacker _ Electric Trimmer Model No. 172.74544 CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.
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z_ WARNING: if correctly used, this electdc trimmer is an easy to handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe work, ALWAYS strictly comply with the safety rules that are contained in this manual.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. Z_ WARNING: GFCl (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection should be provided on all circuits or outlets to be used for electric lawn and garden power tools. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCl protection and should be used for this measure of protection.
SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC TRIMMERS cont. 7. DO NOT carry the trimmer by the cord or pull the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. 8. DO NOT grasp or touch the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the trimmer.
1. 2. 3. The trimmer comes assembled except for the safety guard and auxiliary handle, which must be attached. Remove the trimmer, auxiliary handle and safety guard from the carton and inspect your trimmer. Do not discard box or packing material until all parts are examined.
This Trimmer/Edger has the following features cont.: 7. Edge Guide provides a cutting guide to help protect flowers, plants, screens and fences from being cut by trimmer line. 8. Adjustable Telescopic Shaft allows adjustments from 16 to 25 inches for your ideal working height.
INSTALLING THE SAFETY GUARD cont. (Figs. 4 and 4a ) 4. 5. { i Insert the edge of the guard into the slot along the back of the trimmer's head, carefullly lining the 4 screw holes in the guard up with the 4 screw holes in the trimmer head. Insert screws and securely attach the safety guard (see Fig.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT (Fig. 7 and 7a) The Trimmer's Telescopic Shaft Comes in the Collapsed Position 1. To raise the telescopic shaft, pull (separate) both the top and bottom collars apart (see Fig. 7), and pull (raise) the bottom section of the shaft up to the desired height.
TRiMMiNG AND EDGING (Figs. 11 and 12) When trimming, cut from left to right for cutting efficiency; this throws the clippings away from the operator (See Fig. 11). To 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, as shown in Fig.
TO REPLACE CUTTING LINE (Fig. 14) REMOVE THE SPOOL For easy spool replacement we recommend using Craftsman 71-85967, bump feed replacement spool with 0.065 cutting line. It is factory wound for maximum reliability. 1. Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply.
_ WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer from the power outlet BEFORE installing line, cleaning the trimmer or making any adjustments. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Keep your trimmer clean and in good repair for maximum long-lasting performance.
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