Operation Manual
Page 1
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.S.A Visit our Craftsman® website: www.craftsman.com 0M-74544 • WARRANTY • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST
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.S.A Visit our Craftsman® website: www.craftsman.com 0M-74544 • WARRANTY • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST
Operation Manual
Page 2
...workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, RETURN ITTO ANY SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT. Each message is preceded by the word "NOTE:" as cutting line, lamps, batteries, bits, blades, or bonnets. This warranty does not include expendable parts... Pages 4 - 9 Page 10 Pages 11 - 13 Pages 13 - 17 Pages 17 - 21 Pages 22 Pages 23 Pages 24 - 25 TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ® ELECTRIC TRIMMER If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in Aplewrasyosnal follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire...
...workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, RETURN ITTO ANY SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT. Each message is preceded by the word "NOTE:" as cutting line, lamps, batteries, bits, blades, or bonnets. This warranty does not include expendable parts... Pages 4 - 9 Page 10 Pages 11 - 13 Pages 13 - 17 Pages 17 - 21 Pages 22 Pages 23 Pages 24 - 25 TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ® ELECTRIC TRIMMER If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in Aplewrasyosnal follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire...
Operation Manual
Page 3
...Double insulated tools are contained in this tool. 3. STORE idle tools out of the reach of parts, and any adjustments, changing cutting line, or storing the tool. Children MUST NOT operate the tool. ALWAYS keep bystanders and visitors at night. If the plug does not fit...injury, DO NOT plug in the hands of inattention while operating this electric trimmer. DO NOT use in serious personal injury. 4. Tools are caused by the trimmer. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Z_ WARNING: Do not permit fingers to rain. 2. This trimmer is not a toy. 5. DO NOT overreach. Any tool that ...
...Double insulated tools are contained in this tool. 3. STORE idle tools out of the reach of parts, and any adjustments, changing cutting line, or storing the tool. Children MUST NOT operate the tool. ALWAYS keep bystanders and visitors at night. If the plug does not fit...injury, DO NOT plug in the hands of inattention while operating this electric trimmer. DO NOT use in serious personal injury. 4. Tools are caused by the trimmer. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Z_ WARNING: Do not permit fingers to rain. 2. This trimmer is not a toy. 5. DO NOT overreach. Any tool that ...
Operation Manual
Page 4
... per minute Indicates danger, warning or caution. If any electrical component fail to your electric trimmer. SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC TRIMMERS 1. Learn the applications and limitations, as well as stones, sticks, and debris from the spinning cutting lines. 8. NEVER reach under the safety guard. 6. Pigtail ... uinsjeu.ryI.f damaged replace The label on your finger on the tool's data plate. ALWAYS hold the trimmer by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). ft. Use 12-gauge for greater control and balance. immediately. SERVICE SAFETY 1. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to be...
... per minute Indicates danger, warning or caution. If any electrical component fail to your electric trimmer. SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC TRIMMERS 1. Learn the applications and limitations, as well as stones, sticks, and debris from the spinning cutting lines. 8. NEVER reach under the safety guard. 6. Pigtail ... uinsjeu.ryI.f damaged replace The label on your finger on the tool's data plate. ALWAYS hold the trimmer by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). ft. Use 12-gauge for greater control and balance. immediately. SERVICE SAFETY 1. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to be...
Operation Manual
Page 5
...ELECTRIC TRIMMERS cont. 7. MAiNTAiN the trimmer with this trimmer or sold by Sears. ALWAYS store the trimmer indoors when not in electric to rZot_ateWAfoRr NaINfeGw: secoNnEdVsERaftrerachit isunsdweitrchtehde troimff.mer (cutting line area) until ADDiTiONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION fsozel_lroiowuWsAaRlpl NeinrIsNsotGrnu:acltioinnBjusEry.SliUstReEd below may result in use only the cutting line...you DO NOT want damaged or cut more than what the trimmer is sharp and can damage plastic parts. 12. Use of rotating nylon line at the rate for any other objects that are at a...
...ELECTRIC TRIMMERS cont. 7. MAiNTAiN the trimmer with this trimmer or sold by Sears. ALWAYS store the trimmer indoors when not in electric to rZot_ateWAfoRr NaINfeGw: secoNnEdVsERaftrerachit isunsdweitrchtehde troimff.mer (cutting line area) until ADDiTiONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION fsozel_lroiowuWsAaRlpl NeinrIsNsotGrnu:acltioinnBjusEry.SliUstReEd below may result in use only the cutting line...you DO NOT want damaged or cut more than what the trimmer is sharp and can damage plastic parts. 12. Use of rotating nylon line at the rate for any other objects that are at a...
Operation Manual
Page 6
... cord plug (see page 6). Push loop through hole in . This Trimmer/Edger has the following features: 1. 12=inch Cutting Path 2. PIGTAIL POWER CORD (Figs. 2, 2a and 2b) Fig. 2a Fig. 2b Your trimmer/edger has a 12-inch pigtail power cord. Remove the plug guard from the carton and...connected to medium duty applications. 4. Make a loop in the trimmer until all operating features and safety rules. ] Your trimmer/edger has a precision built electric motor and it should only be used with a 12-in the handle (see Fig. 2). Plug trimmer's power cord into correct 120-volt, 60 Hz AC ONLY...
... cord plug (see page 6). Push loop through hole in . This Trimmer/Edger has the following features: 1. 12=inch Cutting Path 2. PIGTAIL POWER CORD (Figs. 2, 2a and 2b) Fig. 2a Fig. 2b Your trimmer/edger has a 12-inch pigtail power cord. Remove the plug guard from the carton and...connected to medium duty applications. 4. Make a loop in the trimmer until all operating features and safety rules. ] Your trimmer/edger has a precision built electric motor and it should only be used with a 12-in the handle (see Fig. 2). Plug trimmer's power cord into correct 120-volt, 60 Hz AC ONLY...
Operation Manual
Page 7
...extension cord in . from being cut by the cutting line spool. 3. Bump=Feed Head allows you to simply bump the trimmer head to underside base of the head by trimmer line. 8. Use Craftsman 71-85967 bump feed replacement spool and line. Trigger Switch Handle 13. It's factory wound for...Adjustment Button Safety Guard Edge Guide Cutting Line Bump-Feed Head 12 Cutting Path No=Load Speed Rating Line Diameter Line Feed Mechanism Trimmer Head Tilt Adjust Height of the trimmer head and remove the screws (see Fig. 4). 13 Turn the trimmer's motor housing head over to provide ...
...extension cord in . from being cut by the cutting line spool. 3. Bump=Feed Head allows you to simply bump the trimmer head to underside base of the head by trimmer line. 8. Use Craftsman 71-85967 bump feed replacement spool and line. Trigger Switch Handle 13. It's factory wound for...Adjustment Button Safety Guard Edge Guide Cutting Line Bump-Feed Head 12 Cutting Path No=Load Speed Rating Line Diameter Line Feed Mechanism Trimmer Head Tilt Adjust Height of the trimmer head and remove the screws (see Fig. 4). 13 Turn the trimmer's motor housing head over to provide ...
Operation Manual
Page 8
...(Fig. 6a) 1. To use as a cutting guide. 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 or down into the guide position as fences or screens. Unscrew the auxiliary handle's tightening knob ...(counterclockwise) and remove from the power supply. 2. Each end of Head Fig. 4a Install Guard with 4 Screws Line Cutter THE EDGE GUIDE (Fig. 5) Your trimmer comes with the 4 screw holes in Fig. 5. Fig. 6 z_ WARNING: To avoid injury, adjust the auxiliary handle for use ...
...(Fig. 6a) 1. To use as a cutting guide. 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 or down into the guide position as fences or screens. Unscrew the auxiliary handle's tightening knob ...(counterclockwise) and remove from the power supply. 2. Each end of Head Fig. 4a Install Guard with 4 Screws Line Cutter THE EDGE GUIDE (Fig. 5) Your trimmer comes with the 4 screw holes in Fig. 5. Fig. 6 z_ WARNING: To avoid injury, adjust the auxiliary handle for use ...
Operation Manual
Page 9
...See Figs. 2, 2a and 2b on page 11) Your edger trimmer has a 12-inch pigtail power cord. Disconnect the trimmer from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or making any one of the shaft up to start trimmer. 4. Easily readjust the angle to lock oZn_ thWe AtrRigNgeINr Gs...:witchT.o avoid injury, DO NOT carry the trimmer with rear handle (and auxiliary handle) 180°. The trimmer will stay ON as long as the trigger switch is ready for the cutting spool (line) to a proper extension cord. Fig. 10 Use as Edger Rotate ...
...See Figs. 2, 2a and 2b on page 11) Your edger trimmer has a 12-inch pigtail power cord. Disconnect the trimmer from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or making any one of the shaft up to start trimmer. 4. Easily readjust the angle to lock oZn_ thWe AtrRigNgeINr Gs...:witchT.o avoid injury, DO NOT carry the trimmer with rear handle (and auxiliary handle) 180°. The trimmer will stay ON as long as the trigger switch is ready for the cutting spool (line) to a proper extension cord. Fig. 10 Use as Edger Rotate ...
Operation Manual
Page 10
.... 9, 9a and 10). When the cutting line needs replacing, install a new pre-wound spool, Craftsman 71-85967. After the trimmer head stops rotating, gently pull at the cutting lines manually. Fig. 13a If the line is empty, replace the spool (see page 20). Fig. 11 Use as a trimmer Fig. 12 Use as shown in "Removing the Spool...
.... 9, 9a and 10). When the cutting line needs replacing, install a new pre-wound spool, Craftsman 71-85967. After the trimmer head stops rotating, gently pull at the cutting lines manually. Fig. 13a If the line is empty, replace the spool (see page 20). Fig. 11 Use as a trimmer Fig. 12 Use as shown in "Removing the Spool...
Operation Manual
Page 11
..., guiding the trimmer in the spool housing. 11. Fig. 14 3. Spool Head Cover _ooI Rail Notch FILLING SPOOL WITH CUTTING LINE (Figs. 15) You may not be advanced. 12. When the wound cutting line reaches the eyelets...line faster, and break the line more often. 8. Turn trimmer over to avoid premature line wear or engine drag. 10. DO NOT rest the trimmer spool on one line through the other objects that is factory wound for string, wire, branches, rocks, toys, or other eyelet. 3. TOREPLACCEUTTINLGINE(Fig.14) REMOVTEHESPOOL Foreasy spool replacement we recommend using Craftsman...
..., guiding the trimmer in the spool housing. 11. Fig. 14 3. Spool Head Cover _ooI Rail Notch FILLING SPOOL WITH CUTTING LINE (Figs. 15) You may not be advanced. 12. When the wound cutting line reaches the eyelets...line faster, and break the line more often. 8. Turn trimmer over to avoid premature line wear or engine drag. 10. DO NOT rest the trimmer spool on one line through the other objects that is factory wound for string, wire, branches, rocks, toys, or other eyelet. 3. TOREPLACCEUTTINLGINE(Fig.14) REMOVTEHESPOOL Foreasy spool replacement we recommend using Craftsman...
Operation Manual
Page 12
... WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off the tool immediately and have the problem corrected before using trimmer. z_ WARNING: To avoid damage or electric shock, DO NOT use nylon monofitament single-wound 0.065 line (Craftsman Cutting Line 71-85822). o Get a personalized maintenance plan for free! Certain household cleaners may damage plastic and may affect...
... WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off the tool immediately and have the problem corrected before using trimmer. z_ WARNING: To avoid damage or electric shock, DO NOT use nylon monofitament single-wound 0.065 line (Craftsman Cutting Line 71-85822). o Get a personalized maintenance plan for free! Certain household cleaners may damage plastic and may affect...