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Summary of Contents for 74544 - 12 in. Electric Line Trimmer

Page 1: ...AUTION 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 WARRANTY SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST 0M 74544 ...

Page 2: ...al including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER WARNING and CAUTION BEFORE using this tool Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SYMBOL MEANING Z_ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates DANGER WARNING OR CAUTION May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death...

Page 3: ...ose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothing or long hair can be caught in moving parts PERSONAL SAFETY cont 5 USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields or full face shield proper work shoes with rubber non slip soles heavy duty non slip rubber gloves and dust mask or respirator and hearing protection Har...

Page 4: ... the smaller number When operating a power tool outdoors use an outdoor extension cord marked W A or W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock z_ CAUTION Keep the extension cord clear of the work area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on bushes hedges tree trunks lawnmowers or other obstructions while you are working with the trimmer EXTENSION COR...

Page 5: ...the following special precautions should be taken TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound or ricochet injury always work away from any solid objects such as wails steps large stones landscape bricks timbers trees etc Use extreme care when working close to solid objects and when necessary edge or trim by hand Z_ WARNING Some dust particles created by lawn and garden tools contain chemicals known to cause can...

Page 6: ...DC The large voltage drop would cause a loss of power and the motor would overheat If the trimmer does not operate when plugged into correct 120 volt 60 Hz AC ONLY outlet check the power supply The trimmer comes with a 12 in pigtail power cord and should be plugged into a proper extension cord PIGTAIL POWER CORD Figs 2 2a and 2b Fig 2a Fig 2b Your trimmer edger has a 12 inch pigtail power cord Thi...

Page 7: ...ar for Rotating Top Shaft 180 Auxiliary Handle Adjusting Knob Screw Black Collar 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 12 inches No Load Speed 9000 RPM Rating 4 0 Amp Line Diameter 0 065 inch round line Line Feed Mechanism Bum...

Page 8: ...XILIARY HANDLE MUST BE ATTACHED to the trimmer shaft before use i _ WARNING To avoid injury ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or making any adjustments 1 Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply 2 Unscrew the auxiliary handle s tightening knob counterclockwise and remove from handle 3 Position auxiliary handle onto ...

Page 9: ...e trigger switch Failure to do so could result in accidental start up which may cause serious personal injury 16 TO USETRIMMER FOR EDGING ROTATE REAR HANDLE AND UPPER SHAFT 180 Figs 9 9a and 10 1 Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply 2 To rotate the top shaft 180 pull separate both the top and bottom collars apart see Fig 9 and rotate the top shaft with rear handle and auxiliary handle 180 ...

Page 10: ...ile the trimmer is operating Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if the cutting or edging is done along sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut 1 2 3 4 While the trimmer is on and spinning gently bump the spool housing on a firm surface hard ground or sidewalk This should release additional cutting line from the spool If no line is released bump the t...

Page 11: ...es cut the line Temporarily park the line in the spool rail notch on one side of the spool as shown in Fig 15 5 Repeat the above procedure for the second cutting line on the lower section of the spool 6 Fit the spool onto the tool as described in REPLACE THE SPOOL page 20 Fig 15 RIGHT WRONG i _ CAUTION Before you begin trimming only use the appropriate type of cutting line Ensure that cutting line...

Page 12: ...e Craftsman Cutting Line 71 85822 Line and spools are available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman outlets Visit your local Sears store or other Craftsman outlets or shop sears corn craftsman CLEANING 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 z_ WARNING To avoid damage or electric s...

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