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Craftsman Weedwacker 172.74815 Operator's Manual

12-in. 18 volt cordless
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Operator's Manual
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®
12-in. 18 Volt
Weedwacker
®
Cordless
Trimmer
Model No. 172.74815
CHARGE BATTERY
BEFORE FIRST USE
CAUTION:
Read, understand and follow all
Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this
Manual before using this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
Visit our Craftsman® website: www.craftsman.com
• WARRANTY
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST

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  • Page 1 Read, understand and follow all • WARRANTY Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this • SAFETY Manual before using this product. • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A • MAINTENANCE Visit our Craftsman® website: www.craftsman.com • PARTS LIST...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship and personal injury. within two years from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. PERSONAL SAFETY cont. WARNING: if correctly used, this cordless trimmer is an easy to handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a 5. USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side dangerous tool.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS TRIMMERS cont. DO NOT grasp or touch the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the trimmer. 3. Do not abuse the cord on the charging stand. Never carry the charging stand by its power cord.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS TRIMMERS cont. SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGING STAND cont. CAUTION: USE ONLY the specifically designated battery charging stand 23. BEFORE using the trimmer, remove any stones, sticks, debris or objects that could be that was supplied with this trimmer when charging the battery pack.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. UNPACKING (Fig. 1) 1. The trimmer comes assembled except for the guard and auxiliary handle, SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGING STAND cont. which must be attached. 10. Do not disassemble charging stand. Take it to a Sears Parts and Repair Center 2.

  • Page 7: Description

    12. Automatic Line Feed when line becomes worn, the hub will automatically feed and trim Safety Guard a new length of line. 13. Your trimmer uses: 0.065 inch diameter twisted line. Use Craftsman 71-85937 automatic feed replacement spool and line. It’s factory wound for maximum reliability. Edge Guide...

  • Page 8: Assembly And Adjustments

    Sears Store or other Craftsman The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent outlet for free replacement.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK (Fig. 4) INSTALLING THE SAFETY GUARD (Figs. 5 and 5a) 1. Remove the battery pack from the trimmer. Fig. 4 2. Turn the trimmer’s motor housing head over to provide access to underside base of the head by the cutting line spool.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT (Figs. 8 and 8a) ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE (Fig. 7 and 7a) The Trimmer’s Telescopic Shaft NOTE: THE AUXILIARY HANDLE MUST BE ATTACHED to the trimmer shaft Comes in the Collapsed Position Fig.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. Fig. 10 OPERATION cont. Use as trimmer TO USE TRIMMER FOR EDGING: TRIMMING AND EDGING (Figs. 13 and 14) ROTATE REAR HANDLE AND UPPER SHAFT 180° When trimming, cut from left to right for cutting efficiency; this throws the clippings away (Figs.
  • Page 12 If the line extends past the line cutter, too much line has been fed out. Craftsman Professional 0.065-in. replacement trimmer line, Extra Quiet spiral, If too much line has been fed out, remove spool cap (See Page 23, Fig. 18) and with in packs of 40 ft., 71-85760.
  • Page 13 OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. BRACKETS FOR CORDLESS TRIMMER, CAUTION: Before you begin trimming, only use the appropriate type of CHARGING STAND AND BATTERY PACK cont. (Figs. 21, 22, 22a and 23) cutting line. Trimmer mounts two ways OPERATING TIPS 1. Before each use make sure the protective safety guard is tightly installed. Tighten the guard screw, but DO NOT over tighten.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Craftsman Professional 0.065-in. replacement trimmer line, 71-85760, in packs of 40ft., is recommended. SPOOL Replace the spool with a new pre-wound spool (Craftsman Automatic Feed Spool 71-85937). Line and spools are available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman outlets. BATTERY PACKS Replacement or extra battery packs are available at your nearest Sears Parts and Repair Service Centers.
  • Page 15 PARTS LIST PARTS LIST...

  • Page 16: Replacement

    Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.