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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 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.
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... any trimmer can result...electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric...CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT. If this Craftsman...electric shock and personal injury. Before beginning power tool operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman...WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ® ELECTRIC TRIMMER If this Craftsman product fails...electric shock and personal injury. Always follow all safety alert symbols such as cutting...
... any trimmer can result...electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric...CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT. If this Craftsman...electric shock and personal injury. Before beginning power tool operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman...WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER ® ELECTRIC TRIMMER If this Craftsman product fails...electric shock and personal injury. Always follow all safety alert symbols such as cutting...
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...the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. CHECK for misalignment or binding of inattention while operating this electric trimmer. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Z_ WARNING: Do not permit fingers to handle and efficient tool; Double insulation [] eliminates the need for appropriate ...this manual. TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY oeZlpe_ecrtraWictinAgRshNtohINciskG, t:ofiorel. ALWAYS keep bystanders and visitors at fast speeds. USE ONLY cutting line that could cause serious injury, DO NOT plug in wet or damp areas or expose to this tool. 3. Applicable only...
...the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. CHECK for misalignment or binding of inattention while operating this electric trimmer. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Z_ WARNING: Do not permit fingers to handle and efficient tool; Double insulation [] eliminates the need for appropriate ...this manual. TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY oeZlpe_ecrtraWictinAgRshNtohINciskG, t:ofiorel. ALWAYS keep bystanders and visitors at fast speeds. USE ONLY cutting line that could cause serious injury, DO NOT plug in wet or damp areas or expose to this tool. 3. Applicable only...
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...use tool with your tool may create a risk of electric shock or injury. ALWAYS WEAR electrician's rubber gloves and footwear in length. iNSPECT tool cords for outdoor use the cord to pull the plug from the spinning cutting lines. 8. Replace damaged cords immediately. ft. Position the...you are available having built-in GFCl protection and should any part of this measure of protection. /_ CAUTION: This trimmer has a 12-in a loss of power and overheating of electric shock. 7. When operating a power tool outdoors, use and reduce the risk of tool. KNOW your tool. or...
...use tool with your tool may create a risk of electric shock or injury. ALWAYS WEAR electrician's rubber gloves and footwear in length. iNSPECT tool cords for outdoor use the cord to pull the plug from the spinning cutting lines. 8. Replace damaged cords immediately. ft. Position the...you are available having built-in GFCl protection and should any part of this measure of protection. /_ CAUTION: This trimmer has a 12-in a loss of power and overheating of electric shock. 7. When operating a power tool outdoors, use and reduce the risk of tool. KNOW your tool. or...
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...oil and grease. Make sure that is sharp and can damage plastic parts. 12. However, the following special precautions should be carefully checked to instruct others who may use only the cutting line provided with care. TO REDUCE THE RISK of children. 16. Some examples .... and/or Failure to read and understand all times. 20. THE ROTATING LiNE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. MAiNTAiN the trimmer with this tool, make sure they are : • Compounds in electric to 1. Keep guard positioned between you DO NOT want damaged or cut more...
...oil and grease. Make sure that is sharp and can damage plastic parts. 12. However, the following special precautions should be carefully checked to instruct others who may use only the cutting line provided with care. TO REDUCE THE RISK of children. 16. Some examples .... and/or Failure to read and understand all times. 20. THE ROTATING LiNE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. MAiNTAiN the trimmer with this tool, make sure they are : • Compounds in electric to 1. Keep guard positioned between you DO NOT want damaged or cut more...
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...in . From trimming around cord retention hook. Auxiliary Handle Mounting Bracket 4. Auxiliary Handle 1. DO NOT operate this product, familiarize yourself with a 12-in One...rear handle and upper shaft (and auxiliary handle) easily rotates 180° for trimming or edging. 3. 4.0 Amp, 9000 RPM..., do not plug in all operating features and safety rules. ] Your trimmer/edger has a precision built electric motor and it should be connected to a proper extension cord (see Fig. 2). Edge Guide Trimmer Head 7.4 Screw Holes for trimming and edging in light to edging sidewalks,...
...in . From trimming around cord retention hook. Auxiliary Handle Mounting Bracket 4. Auxiliary Handle 1. DO NOT operate this product, familiarize yourself with a 12-in One...rear handle and upper shaft (and auxiliary handle) easily rotates 180° for trimming or edging. 3. 4.0 Amp, 9000 RPM..., do not plug in all operating features and safety rules. ] Your trimmer/edger has a precision built electric motor and it should be connected to a proper extension cord (see Fig. 2). Edge Guide Trimmer Head 7.4 Screw Holes for trimming and edging in light to edging sidewalks,...
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... Craftsman 71-85967 bump feed replacement spool and line. round line. Disconnect the trimmer from 16 to 25 inches for Adjusting Length of Shaft ustabte Telescopic Shaft Pigtail Power Cord Plug Trimmer Head Motor Housing Air Head 4-position Adjustment Button Safety Guard Edge Guide Cutting Line Bump-Feed Head 12 Cutting Path No=Load Speed Rating Line Diameter Line...
... Craftsman 71-85967 bump feed replacement spool and line. round line. Disconnect the trimmer from 16 to 25 inches for Adjusting Length of Shaft ustabte Telescopic Shaft Pigtail Power Cord Plug Trimmer Head Motor Housing Air Head 4-position Adjustment Button Safety Guard Edge Guide Cutting Line Bump-Feed Head 12 Cutting Path No=Load Speed Rating Line Diameter Line...
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... handle for use the edge guide, putt (force) it down into a hole located on each side of the trimmer's head, carefullly lining the 4 screw holes in the guard up or down on trimmer's top-shaft (see Fig. 4a). {NOTE: Safety Guard will only fit one way. iZ_ CAUTION: when handling... knob (turn knob and tighten securely. 15 ALWAYS KEEP proper balance for better control 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. INSTALLING THE SAFETY GUARD cont. (Figs. 4 and 4a ) 4. To use as a cutting ...
... handle for use the edge guide, putt (force) it down into a hole located on each side of the trimmer's head, carefullly lining the 4 screw holes in the guard up or down on trimmer's top-shaft (see Fig. 4a). {NOTE: Safety Guard will only fit one way. iZ_ CAUTION: when handling... knob (turn knob and tighten securely. 15 ALWAYS KEEP proper balance for better control 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. INSTALLING THE SAFETY GUARD cont. (Figs. 4 and 4a ) 4. To use as a cutting ...
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.../ OFF trigger switch. Fig. 8 2. Refer to start trimmer. 4. Squeeze trigger switch to page 11, Figs. 2, 2a and 2b for the cutting spool (line) to the desired height. Z_ WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn trimmer OFR 2. Turning Trimmer ON 1. Release both the top and bottom collars apart (...separate) both collars and shaft wilt lock in on page 11) Your edger trimmer has a 12-inch pigtail power cord. Plug extension into extension cord. 2. ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT (Fig. 7 and 7a) The Trimmer's Telescopic Shaft Comes in the Collapsed Position 1. Allow at least 5 seconds ...
.../ OFF trigger switch. Fig. 8 2. Refer to start trimmer. 4. Squeeze trigger switch to page 11, Figs. 2, 2a and 2b for the cutting spool (line) to the desired height. Z_ WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn trimmer OFR 2. Turning Trimmer ON 1. Release both the top and bottom collars apart (...separate) both collars and shaft wilt lock in on page 11) Your edger trimmer has a 12-inch pigtail power cord. Plug extension into extension cord. 2. ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT (Fig. 7 and 7a) The Trimmer's Telescopic Shaft Comes in the Collapsed Position 1. Allow at least 5 seconds ...
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...a firmer surface. 3. TRiMMiNG AND EDGING (Figs. 11 and 12) When trimming, cut . 1. NOT grasp the exposed cutting line when picking up i A single 0.065-inch round cutting line is no line is released, bump the trimmer head more feeding if the cutting or edging is done along ... ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer from the operator (See Fig. 11). 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. Un-plug the trimmer's pigtail power cord from the spool...
...a firmer surface. 3. TRiMMiNG AND EDGING (Figs. 11 and 12) When trimming, cut . 1. NOT grasp the exposed cutting line when picking up i A single 0.065-inch round cutting line is no line is released, bump the trimmer head more feeding if the cutting or edging is done along ... ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer from the operator (See Fig. 11). 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. Un-plug the trimmer's pigtail power cord from the spool...
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... each use , to make sure the protective safety guard is worn down at the same time pull lines and be advanced. 12. If the trimmer is firmly tightened into place.Take care to the right improves the unit's cutting efficiency and clippings are available from... that is factory wound for string, wire, branches, rocks, toys, or other Craftsman outlet. 2. Fig. 15 RIGHT WRONG cutting line. Cutting to keep the line from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer I or_ mWakAinRg NaINnyG:adjusTtomeanvtosi.d injury, ALWAYS turn off of spool. Fig. 14...
... each use , to make sure the protective safety guard is worn down at the same time pull lines and be advanced. 12. If the trimmer is firmly tightened into place.Take care to the right improves the unit's cutting efficiency and clippings are available from... that is factory wound for string, wire, branches, rocks, toys, or other Craftsman outlet. 2. Fig. 15 RIGHT WRONG cutting line. Cutting to keep the line from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer I or_ mWakAinRg NaINnyG:adjusTtomeanvtosi.d injury, ALWAYS turn off of spool. Fig. 14...
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...worn or broken parts replaced before further use nylon monofitament single-wound 0.065 line (Craftsman Cutting Line 71-85822). REPLACEMENT CUTTING LINE If you are available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman outlets or shop sears.corn/craftsman. Yo_,ft_fir_d the answer' and a more on the plastic housing or ...bro_gh[ to remove dried clippings and mud. Before each use the trimmer if it has any other product manuals online. z_ WARNING: To avoid damage or electric shock, DO NOT use fishing line or other lines that are jammed, or any broken parts. REPLACEMENT SPOOLS Replace the ...
...worn or broken parts replaced before further use nylon monofitament single-wound 0.065 line (Craftsman Cutting Line 71-85822). REPLACEMENT CUTTING LINE If you are available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman outlets or shop sears.corn/craftsman. Yo_,ft_fir_d the answer' and a more on the plastic housing or ...bro_gh[ to remove dried clippings and mud. Before each use the trimmer if it has any other product manuals online. z_ WARNING: To avoid damage or electric shock, DO NOT use fishing line or other lines that are jammed, or any broken parts. REPLACEMENT SPOOLS Replace the ...