Craftsman 151.74580 Operator's Manual page 14

■ Push the button and pull lines out as many
times as it takes to reach the line cut-off
blade.
PIVOTING HEAD
See Figures 16-19, page v-vi
■ To pivot the head, push the pivot button
and adjust to any of the 7 positions.
■ Adjust the angle of the spool head
according to the intended operation.
■ Adjust to desired position: Adjust to 135°
when trimming grass on flat ground. Adjust to
90° or 180° when trimming near edges and
walls.
EDGING
See Figures 20-22, page vi
■ The cutting head can be rotated on the
lower trimmer shaft into a position for edging
sidewalks and walkways.
■ Pull the shaft outwards (step 1) and away
from the cutting head as shown. Rotate the
shaft 180° (step 2) and push shaft back
toward the cutting head (step 3). Shaft will
lock into place for the edging position.
FLOWER GUARD
See Figures 23, page vi
Use the flower guard to keep distance
from hard objects or flowers that could be
hit by the cutting line.
■ Push the Flower Guard to its outer position
for operation until it snaps into place.
■ Push the Flower Guard to its inner position
after operation and when storing.
Adjust the Flower Guard
WARNING!
position only when the product is switched off
and the cutting head is at a complete stop!
OPERATION
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 24, page vii
Follow these tips when using the line
trimmer:
■ Hold the trimmer with your right hand on
the rear handle and your left hand on the
front handle.
■ Keep a firm grip with both hands while in
operation.
■ Trimmer should be held at a comfortable
position with rear handle about hip height.
■ Cut tall grass from the top down. This will
prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft
and spool head which may cause damage
from overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the
spool head:
■ Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
■ Remove the grass.
WARNING!
trimmer away from the body keeping
clearance between the body and the line
trimmer. Any contact with the line trimmer
cutting head while operating can result in
serious personal injury.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figure 25, page vii
■ Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area
being cut; this is the optimal position for
trimming.
■ Swing the trimmer from right to left when
cutting (Fig. 25). This will avoid throwing
debris at the operator.
■ Use the tip of the line to do the cutting; do
not force spool head into uncut grass.
■ Wire and picket fences cause extra line
wear, even breakage. Stone and brick walls,
curbs, and wood may wear line rapidly.
■ Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood
moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily
be damaged by the line.
14 ― English
Always hold the line