Operating Tips; Before Each Use; Before Trimming - Craftsman Weedwacker 172.74536 Operator's Manual

OPERATING TIPS
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Before each use make sure the protective guard is tightly installed.
Tighten the guard screws, but DO NOT over tighten.
Be sure to check the auxiliary handle before each use, to make sure it is
firmly tightened.
Before trimming, inspect the area for string, wire, branches, rocks, toys,
or other objects that could be entangled in or thrown by the cutting line.
Stand with the cutting head tipped down at an angle in front, guiding
the trimmer in a semi-circular motion around you.
Cut from left to right whenever possible. Cutting to the right improves the
unit's cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator.
6. To produce a smoothly trimmed area, move the trimmer in and
out of the area being cut with constant speed and height.
7. Use only the tip of the cutting line to do the trimming, especially near walls
and fences. Trimming with the side of the cutting line may overload the
motor, wear out the line faster, and break the line more often.
8. DO NOT rest the trimmer spool on the ground while you are trimming.
This will cause spool wear.
9. When cutting vegetation that is over 6 inches in height, work from top to
bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag.
10. When the trimmer is stopped and the spool stops rotating, the cutting
line will relax and may recede. Feed extra cutting line before storing the
trimmer to prevent losing the line in the spool housing,
11. If the diameter of the cutting area gets smaller, the line is worn down and
needs to be advanced.
12. If the trimmer is not cutting correctly, the cutting line may not be feeding
properly. Remove and rewind the line spool. (See REFILLING THE SPOOL).
I z_WARNING:To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the
trimmer from the power outlet BEFORE checking or installing parts,
cleaning the trimmer or making any adjustments.
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