Features - Craftsman 138.99026 Operator's Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor .......................................................................................................................................................................... 40 V DC
Speed: ............................................................................................................................................. 9000_+10% RPM no load
Weight (without battery pack) ..................................................................................................................................... 5.5 Ibs
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
See Figure 1, page L
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
To avoid injury and reduce the risk of electrical
shock or file:
,_ WARNING: • Replace the battery pack
or charger immediately if the battery case or
charger cord is damaged.
• Always make sure the string trimmer switch
is OFF before inserting or removing the battery
pack.
• Always make sure the battery pack is removed
and the switch turned OFF, before inspecting,
adjusting, or maintaining any other part of the
hedge trimmer.
• Read, understand, and follow the Battery
Charger instructions.
ASSEMBLING THE GUARD See Figure 2, page ii.
To avoid injury, always remove the battery pack
before installing the guard, changing a cutting
line, or making any adjustments. If the guard is
damaged, do not use the grass trimmer/edger until
it is replaced.
Remove the battery pack.
Invert the grass trimmer/edger to access the
trimmer head.
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the
pre-installed screw (1) from the trimmer head.
Place the guard (2) on to the trimmer head and
turn the guard 45 ° following the track on the
head.
Align the screw hole on the guard with the screw
hole on the trimmer head.
Insert the screw into the trimmer head, fastening
the guard in place.
ASSEMBLING AUXILIARY HANDLE See Figure 3,
page ii.
_,WARNING:
To avoid injury, adjust the
auxiliary handle for optimum control and balance.
Do not overreach when operating grass trimmer/
edger. Keep proper balance at all times for better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
CONNECTING UPPER/LOWER TRIMMER SHAFT
See Figure 3, page ii.
With lower shaft pointing downward insert lower
shaft into upper shaft and turn shaft collar clockwise
to tighten.
ADJUST THE CUFFING WlDTHSee Figure 4, page
ii.
Use Phillips head screwdriver to adjust cutting
blade from 10 "to 12"
CUTTING LINESee Figure 5 page ii.
A spool of monofilament cutting line is pre-installed
on the grass trimmer/edger. When the cutting line
needs replacing, insert a new spool.To avoid injury,
always remove the battery pack before installing
the guard, changing a cutting line, or making any
adjustments.
TO REMOVE THE SPOOL:
1. Disconnect trimmer from the power supply.
2. Turn grass trimmer/edger over to access the
spool.
3. Remove spool cover by pressing on two tabs
parallel to each other on the side of the cover (2).
4. Remove the spool (1) from the spool housing (3).
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