Craftsman CMESTE920 Instruction Manual page 9

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Fig. I2
Feed Button (Fig. J)
The Feed feature allows you to advance the length of
cutting line available while trimming.
To extend the cutting line, fully depress the
feed button 2 while trimming and then release (Figure J).
nOTE: The trimmer will stop cutting when the feed button
is pressed and will resume cutting when released.
• For maximum line length, press the button multiple
times until you hear the cutting line hitting the guard.
nOTE: Do not continue to press the feed button once the
maximum length is reached. This will result in overfeeding
and will consume string quickly.
Fig. J
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Convert to Edging Mode (Fig. K)
The trimmer can be used in trimming mode or edging
mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and
flower beds.

WARNING:
power source before making any adjustments.
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Fig. I3
Disconnect the plug from the

WARNING:
Edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be
thrown out at high speed by the line. The trimmer and
guard are designed to reduce the danger. However,
MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least
100 feet (30 m) away.
1. To operate as a maintenance edger, turn the collar
as shown in Figure K.
2. Hold the metal shaft and rotate the lower housing 180°
as shown in Figure K.
3. Turn the collar back until tight.
nOTE: The metal shaft and housing will only rotate in
one direction.
4. To return to the trimming position, loosen the lock
collar and rotate the lower housing back 180° and
retightening the collar
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Fig. K
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Edging (Fig. A, L)
Optimum cutting results are achieved on edges deeper
than 2 inches (50 mm). Do not use this trimmer to
create trenches.
1. Using the edging wheel
in Figure L.
2. Position the edging wheel on the edge of the sidewalk
or abrasive surface so the cutting line is over the grass or
dirt area to be edged.
nOTE: The line feed system may not operate correctly if
wheeled edge guide is not used.
nOTE: You will experience faster than normal cutting line
wear if the edging wheel is positioned too far from the
edge with the cutting line positioned over the sidewalk or
abrasive surface.
3. To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the trimmer.
4. Return to the trimming postion by loosening the lock
collar and rotating the lower housing back 180°. The
tool will lock in the trimmer position.
English
When being used as an
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, guide the trimmer as shown
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