Crafstman 172.743240, Operator'S Manual

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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont.
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WARNING:
To avoid injury, ALWAYS remove the battery from the
trimmer BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or making any
adjustments.
!
WARNING:
BEFORE
connecting the battery pack to your
trimmer, BE SURE you are not
pressing in on the trigger switch.
Failure to do so could result in
accidental start-up, which may
cause serious personal injury.
!
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING ANGLE (Fig. 9)
Your trimmer has a 5-position tilting head that easily adjusts to the desired working
angle for optimum operator control and comfort. To adjust the trimmer head angle.
1. Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
2. Press the red trimmer head adjustment
button on the motor housing (see Fig. 9).
3. Move the trimmer head to one of the five
different angles and release the button.
Head will click into position. Easily
readjust the angle to a more efficient
position as needed.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT (Figs. 8 and 8a)
The Trimmer’s Telescopic
Shaft Comes in the Collapsed
Position
1. To raise the telescopic shaft,
twist top collar
(counterclockwise) to
unlock, and pull (extend)
top of shaft up, to desired
height.
2. Twist top collar (clockwise)
to lock top shaft in place.
3. To lower or collapse the
shaft simply reverse the
above steps, 1 and 2.
Fig. 9
WARNING:
If any part of the trimmer is missing or damaged, do not
install the battery pack until the damaged part is repaired or replaced.
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Trimmer Head
Adjustment
Button
1
2
3
4
5
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont.
WARNING:
To avoid injury, adjust the auxiliary handle for maximum
control and balance. DO NOT overreach when operating the trimmer.
ALWAYS KEEP proper balance for better control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
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1. To release the auxiliary handle, unlock/open the Quick Release Auxiliary Bracket.
(see Fig. 7)
2. The auxiliary bracket can be opened and closed, the auxiliary handle itself can be
moved forward or backward into 5 different locked positions. (see Fig. 7a)
3. When the handle is in desired position, lock the Quick Release Auxiliary Bracket.
Fig. 7
NOTE: THE AUXILIARY HANDLE HAS BEEN ALREADY ATTACHED to the
trimmer, but you need to adjust it to your desired position before use.
Quick Release
Auxiliary Bracket
Auxiliary Handle
Fig. 7a
ADJUSTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE (Fig. 7 and 7a)
Fig. 8
Top
Collar
Bottom
Collar
Fig. 8a
Top
Collar
Bottom
Collar