Table Of Contents; Safety Symbols - Craftsman 74545 - 15 in. Electric Line Trimmer Operator's Manual

Warranty ............................................................................................ Page 2
Safety Symbols ................................................................................... Page 3
Safety Instructions ................................................................................ Pages 4 - 9
Unpacking ........................................................................................ Page 10
Description ......................................................................................... Pages 11 - 13
Assembly and Adjustments .................................................................. Pages 13 - 17
Operation .............................................................................................. Pages 17 - 21
Maintenance ......................................................................................... Pages 22
Accessories ................................................................................................ Pages 23
Parts List ............................................................................................. Pages 24 - 25
TWO Y EAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER®
ELECTRIC TRIMMER
If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship
within two years from the date of purchase, RETURN ITTO ANY SEARS
STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET INTHE UNITED STATES
FOR FREE REPLACEMENT.
This warranty does not include expendable parts such as cutting line, lamps
batteries, bits, blades, or bonnets.
if this Craftsman product 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 state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, tL
,/K WARNING: Some dust created by using lawn and garden power tools
contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS?
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The
safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The symbol warnings DO NOT by themselves eliminate any danger.
The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
I z_ WARNING:
BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions in this I
manual, including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER", "WARNING"
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and "CAUTION", BEFORE using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
Z_ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER,WARNING, OR
CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
I z_WARNING I
Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
I A CAUTION I
Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal
injury to yourself or others or property damage, Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES
These inform user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to
equipment or other property damage if not foIIowed. Each message is preceded by the word
"NOTE:" as in the example below:
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NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions
are not followed.
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z_WARNING: The operation of any trimmer can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool
operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields and a full-face shield when needed. We
recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields,
available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets.
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