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Question posted by wiesbabe17 on June 22nd, 2013

Line Feed Problems

 The line feed seems to feed the line to fast and too much at one time.  It also wraps around the head.  Is there anyway to fix it?  This is the second unit I have purchased with the exact same problem.

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Operation Manual - Page 1

... 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...
Operation Manual - Page 2

... lawn and garden power tools ] SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Warranty Safety Symbols Safety Instructions Unpacking Description Assembly and Adjustments Operation Maintenance Accessories Parts List Page 2 Page 3 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...
Operation Manual - Page 3

...of children and other ). Cutting line that may affect the tool's ...lawn and garden tools when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Keep your legs and arms. Trimmers...trimmer is not a toy. 5. Read the operator's manual carefully. Learn the electric trimmer's applications and limitations, as well as rocks and send them flying at all times... footing and balance at fast speeds. Proper footing and...
Operation Manual - Page 4

...wire has more capacity than 16-gauge wire; 12-gauge wire has more capacity than 14-gauge).... away from the spinning cutting lines. 8. DO NOT use electric tools in trimmer with the trimmer. 6 EXTENSION CORDS cont. Extension... for electric lawn and garden power tools. SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC TRIMMERS 1. SERVICE SAFETY 1. When operating a power tool outdoors, use trimmer without...
Operation Manual - Page 5

... by lawn and garden tools contain chemicals known to filter out microscopic particles. Use care when trimming around screens and flowers and other objects can damage plastic parts. 12. Some examples of work area, especially children. It will operate properly and perform its intended function. Cutter is dusty. 3. iMPORTANT WARNING: When this tool. trimmer...
Operation Manual - Page 6

...-to-reach flower beds and shrubs, to deck supports, fences and stairways, to trimmer head are located around cord retention hook. Knob and Screw to Loosen or Tighten Handle ...12-inch pigtail power cord. Push loop through hole in the extension cord. pigtail power cord and should always be used with all operating features and safety rules. ] Your trimmer/edger has a precision built electric...
Operation Manual - Page 7

... 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 Feed Mechanism Trimmer Head Tilt Adjust Height of Shaft Cord Length Power Requirement 12 inches 9000 RPM 4.0 Amp 0.065 inch round line Bump feed 4 positions From 16 to 25...
Operation Manual - Page 8

... clockwise). Position auxiliary handle onto handle bracket assembly located on edge of safety guard is force-fitted into the slot along the back of the trimmer's head, carefullly lining the 4 screw holes in the guard up or down into 4 different locked positions (see Fig. 6a). 2. The auxiliary handle's bracket can be moved forward...
Operation Manual - Page 9

... a 12-inch pigtail power cord. Release both the top and bottom collars apart (see Fig. 8). 3. Refer to page 11, Figs. 2, 2a and 2b for the cutting spool (line) to lock the shaft into extension cord. 2. Fig. 7 Fig. 7a ADJUSTING THE CUTTING ANGLE (Fig. 8) Your trimmer has a 4-position tilting head that easily adjusts to one...
Operation Manual - Page 10

... cutting lines while the trimmer is released, bump the trimmer head more feeding if the cutting or edging is tangled or jammed, untangle and replace the line (see page 20). This should release additional cutting line from the operator (See Fig. 11). If no change in "Removing the Spool" on page 20). Fig. 11 Use as a trimmer Fig. 12...
Operation Manual - Page 11

... Rail Notch FILLING SPOOL WITH CUTTING LINE (Figs. 15) You may recede. When the wound cutting line reaches the eyelets (recesses), cut with 0.065 cutting line. i (F_ig. Stand with the cutting head tipped down at the same time pull lines and be advanced. 12. This will cause spool wear. 9. Disconnect the trimmer from becoming trapped under the spool...
Operation Manual - Page 12

... that are replacing the cutting line, ONLY use nylon monofitament single-wound 0.065 line (Craftsman Cutting Line 71-85822). z_ WARNING: To avoid damage or electric shock, DO NOT use ,...and have the problem corrected before using trimmer. Have damaged, missing, worn or broken parts replaced before further use the trimmer if it has any adjustments. REPLACEMENT CUTTING LINE If you are...
Operation Manual - Page 14

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