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Operator's Manual
®
12-in. 4.0 Amp
Weedwacker_
Electric
Trimmer
Model No. 172.74544
• WARRANTY
CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all
• SAFETY
Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this
• ASSEMBLY
Manual before using this product.
• OPERATION
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A • MAINTENANCE
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• PARTS LIST
0M-74544
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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The Warranty ............................................................................................ Page 2 safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and Safety Symbols ................................................................................... Page 3 understanding. The symbol warnings DO NOT by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give
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PERSONAL SAFETY cont. z_ WARNING: if correctly used, this electdc trimmer is an easy to handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a 5. USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe work, ALWAYS strictly comply with the safety shields or full face shield, proper work shoes with rubber non-slip soles, heavy-duty rules that are contained in this manual. non-slip rubber gloves and
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. EXTENSION CORDS cont. Z_ WARNING: GFCl (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection should be provided on all circuits or outlets to be used for electric lawn and garden power immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged tools. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCl protection and should be /_ WARNING: Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace area could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious injury. used for th
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SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC TRIMMERS cont. Z_ WARNING: : Some dust particles created by lawn and garden tools 7. DO NOT carry the trimmer by the cord or pull the cord to disconnect it from the contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: 8. DO NOT grasp or touch the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the trimmer. • Compounds in fertilizers, herbicides,
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1. The trimmer comes assembled except for the safety guard and auxiliary handle, which KNOWYOUR TRIIVIMER / EDGER (Fig. 2, 2a, 2b and 3) must be attached. 2. NOTE: Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all Remove the trimmer, auxiliary handle and safety guard from the carton and inspect operating features and safety rules. ] your trimmer. 3. Do not discard box or packing material until all parts are examined. Your trimmer/edger has a precision built electric motor and
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This Trimmer/Edger has the following features cont.: 7. Edge Guide provides a cutting guide to help protect flowers, plants, screens and fences from being cut by trimmer line. Cutting Path 12 inches 8. Adjustable Telescopic Shaft allows adjustments from 16 to 25 inches for your ideal working height. No=Load Speed 9000 RPM 9. Lightweight and Ergonomically Designed for easy use, handling comfort and Rating 4.0 Amp efficient trimming and edging. Line Diameter 0.065 inch round line 10. Bump=Feed Hea
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ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE cont. (Fig. 6 and 6a) INSTALLING THE SAFETY GUARD cont. (Figs. 4 and 4a ) 4. Insert the edge of the guard into the slot along the back of the trimmer's head, carefullly lining the 4 screw holes in the guard up with the 4 screw holes in the trimmer head. i before OTE:THE use. AUXILIARY HANDLE MUST BE ATTACHED to the trimmer shaft i 5. Insert screws and securely attach the safety guard (see Fig. 4a). from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimm
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m i ¸ , Trlmme , ' TO USETRIMMER FOR EDGING: ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT ROTATE REAR HANDLE AND UPPER SHAFT 180 ° (Fig. 7 and 7a) (Figs. 9, 9a and 10) .si }i F- The Trimmer's TelescopicShaft Comes 1. Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply. in the Collapsed Position ses I 2. To rotate the top shaft 180°, pull (separate) both the top 1. To raise the telescopic shaft, pull and bottom collars apart (see Fig.9), and rotate the top (separate) both the top and bottom shaft with rear handle (and auxiliar
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THE CUTTING LiNE TRiMMiNG AND EDGING (Figs. 11 and 12) When trimming, cut from left to right for cutting efficiency; this throws the clippings away from the operator (See Fig. 11). or _ holding WARNING: the trimmer. DO NOT grasp the exposed cutting line when picking up i To edge, rotate the shaft 180° (See Page 17, Figs. 9, 9a and 10). Place edge guide and A single 0.065-inch round cutting line is pre-installed on the trimmer. When the cutting line trimmer head above the surface you are going to
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TOREPLACE CUTTING LINE (Fig.14) FILLING SPOOL WITH REMOVE THE SPOOL Fig. 15 CUTTING LINE cont. (Fig. 15) Foreasy spool replacement we recommend using Craftsman 71-85967, bump feed 4. When the wound cutting line reaches the RIGHT WRONG replacement spool with 0.065 cutting line. It is factory wound for maximum reliability. eyelets (recesses), cut the line. Temporarily park the line in the spool rail notch on one 1. Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply. Turn trimmer over side of the spool a
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/_ WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories (cutting line) that are not recommended for this tool will be dangerous and can result in serious from the power outlet BEFORE installing line, cleaning the trimmer or making _ WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer personal injury. Do not attempt to use fishing line or other lines that are not any adjustments. recommended. GENERAL MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT SPOOLS Keep your trimmer clean and in good repair for maximum
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