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Page 1: ..._lall Safety Rules and Operating Instructions _lin this manual before using this product i SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST For answers to your questions about this product Call 7AM 7 PM Mon Sat Sun 10 am 7pm 1 800 4 MY HOME Hours listed are Central 13me Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A ...

Page 2: ...manship within one year from the date of purchase RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES and Sears will replace it free of charge If this Craftsman Electric Trimmer is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to sta...

Page 3: ...t in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury _1 WARNING Failure to obey a safety I_ warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to...

Page 4: ...reas or expose to rain 2 DO NOT use in the presence of flammable gases or liquids 3 ALWAYS keep bystanders at a safe distance NEVER allow children near the tool 4 ALWAYS dress for safety DO NOT wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings watches etc when operating tool They can get caught and draw you into moving parts 5 ALWAYS wear eye protection 6 ALWAYS remove the power cord plug from ...

Page 5: ...ROPERLY ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order 18 CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Check for alignment of moving parts binding breakage or any other conditions that may affect the tool s operation Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced before use 19 KEEP THE HANDLE DRY CLEAN AND FREE OF OIL AND GREASE ALWAYS use a clean cloth when cleaning DO NOT use solvents brake flui...

Page 6: ...ting the power tool in damp locations is unavoidable ALWAYS use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter to supply power to your tool ALWAYS wear electrician s rubber gloves and footwear in damp conditions 5 DO NOT expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 6 DO NOT abuse the cord NEVER use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plu...

Page 7: ...vicing it 8 ALWAYS store the trimmer indoors when not in use It should be stored dry and high or locked in a place that is out of the reach of children 9 ALWAYS maintain the trimmer with care ALWAYS inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it if damaged ALWAYS keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease 10 ALWAYS maintain the trimmer with care ALWAYS inspect the extension cord p...

Page 8: ...r birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Compounds in fertilizers herbicides pesticides and insecticides Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending upon how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals Work in a well ventilated area Work with approved safety equipment such a...

Page 9: ... feed An easy grip handle for comfort and convenience Lock Off Button Handle gger Switch Button Auxiliar_ Cord Retention Hook Power Cord Auxiliary Adjustment Motor Housing Edge Guide Tnmmer Head Adjustment Trimmer Head Cutting Swath Speed Line Diameter Line Feed Mechanism Power Head It Height Adjustable Shaft Cord Length Power Requirement 9 12 inches 9O0O RPM 065 inch Bump feed 4 positions From 16...

Page 10: ... must be attached to the trimmer head before use iAIw o Toavodin u W I trimmer from the power outlet BEFORE installing or changing the trimmer or making any adjustments INSTALL THE GUARD Fig 3 1 Turn the trimmer over to provide access to trimmer head 2 2 Remove the 4 screws 1 from the top of the trimmer head 3 Fit the guard 3 over the trimmer head Make sure the guard sits level on the head 4 Align...

Page 11: ...he edge guide 3 with the two holes 4 on the small side of the guard 3 Insert the screws and tighten Fig 4 ADJUSTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE Fig 5 1 Before operating the trimmer make sure the auxiliary handle 1 is tightly locked into position 2 Turn the knob clockwise to lock the handle in position Fig 5 1 11 ...

Page 12: ...a Your trimmer has a 4 position tilting head that easily adjusts to the right working angle for optimum operator control and comfort in all trimming tasks from trimming around hard to reach flower beds and shrubs to deck supports and fences To change the head angle press and release the black button 1 on the motor housing 2 Move the trimmer head to one of 4 different angles and release the button ...

Page 13: ...ed on the grass trimmer When the cutting line needs replacing install a new spool 71 85945 or refill the spool with new line REMOVE THE SPOOL Fig 8 1 Unplug the power cord and turn the trimmer over to access the cutting line 1 2 With one hand hold the spool housing retainer 4 steady and with the other hand release the spool housing 2 by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the cutting spool housin...

Page 14: ...ur grass trimmer 1 Remove the spool from the trimmer head Fig 10 2 Cut a length of cutting line to approximately 20 feet 6m long and fold it in half 3 Loop the fold point all the way down into one of the notches on the middle rail of the spool to anchor the line Fig 10 4 Wind the line evenly and tightly in the direction of the arrow on the base of the spool Make sure each section of the spool cont...

Page 15: ...as a cord retention hook 5 to help keep unit plugged in Simply loop cord through the hole in handle and around the hook To Turn ON the Grass Trimmer 1 Plug the grass trimmer into an AC power outlet 2 Press and hold the Lock Off Button 1 and squeeze the trigger switch 2 The grass trimmer will stay ON as long as the trigger switch is squeezed Fig 11 Use as a trimmer Use as a edger To use the trimmer...

Page 16: ... normal wear For greater convenience and efficiency your trimmer has been equipped with a bump feed head that allows you to simply bump the trimmer head to extend the cutting lines while the trimmer is operating 1 While the trimmer is on and spinning gently bump the spool housing on a firm surface hard ground or a sidewalk This should release additional cutting line from the spool 2 If no line is ...

Page 17: ...erator To produce a smoothly trimmed area move the grass trimmer in and out of the area being cut with constant speed and height Use only the tip of the cutting line to do the trimming especially near walls and fences Trimming with the side of the cutting line may overload the motor wear out the line faster and break the line more often DO NOT rest the grass trimmer spool on the ground while trimm...

Page 18: ... abnormal vibration or noise occurs turn off the tool immediately and have the problem corrected before further use DO NOT use the grass trimmer until it is properly repaired or replaced CLEANING Wipe the outside of the grass trimmer with a dry soft cloth DO NOT hose down or wash the grass trimmer with water Scrape the guard and spool area to remove dried clippings and mud Brush or blow dust debri...

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Page 24: ...uums lawn equipment and electronic call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 u sA 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servido de reparadSn a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR s 1 888 784 6427 ...

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