Craftsman WC215 Operator's Manual page 14

NOTE: Some line breakage will occur from:
• Entanglement with foreign matter
• Normal line fatigue
• Attempting to cut thick vegetation
• Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts
DECORATIVE TRIMMING
When trimming around trees, posts, fences, etc., rotate the whole
unit so that the cutting head is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 15).
EDGING
The trimmer attachment can be used for edging (Fig. 16).
Alternatively, a bladed lawn edger attachment can also be
purchased for use with this unit.
Rotating the Trimmer Attachment
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before rotating the
attachment.
When edging around sidewalks, flowerbeds, etc., rotate the trimmer
attachment 90° inside the coupler. DO NOT rotate the entire unit 90°.
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig. 17).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 17).
3. Rotate the attachment until the release button snaps firmly into
the 90° edging hole (Fig. 17).
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the coupler (Fig. 17).
WARNING:
Only snap the release button into the 90°
edging hole when edging with the trimmer attachment.
Using the 90° edging hole with other attachments could
lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.
Maintaining the Trimming Line
Hard surfaces, such as sidewalks, can cause the trimming line to
wear down quickly or break.
• Frequently check and adjust the trimming line length. Refer to
Adjusting the Trimming Line Length. Always keep the trimming
line fully extended.
• DO NOT force the unit. Make shallow cuts in as many passes as are
necessary to achieve the desired depth. Cut at a slow, even pace.
Release Button
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Fig. 15
Fig. 16
90˚ Edging Hole
Knob
Fig. 17