Operation - Craftsman 151.30383 Operator's Manual

STARTING/STOPPING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 10-11.
■ Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug
on the rear of the line trimmer.
NOTE: Use only approved outdoor extension cords.
■ Route the extension cord through the slot located
on the rear of the line trimmer housing and place
underneath the cord retainer.
■ To start the line trimmer, squeeze the safety switch,
then press the switch trigger.
■ To stop the line trimmer, release the switch trigger.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 12.
■ Hold the line trimmer as shown.
■ Gently swing the trimmer from side to side .
■ In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut
dry grass.
■ When cutting long or thick grass, start at the top
of the grass blades and gradually work down to the
bottom.
■ If the line trimmer starts running slowly, reduce the
amount of material you are trying to cut.
IF GRASS BECOMES WRAPPED AROUND LINE
HEAD SHAFT:
■ Stop trimmer.
■ Unplug the line trimmer.
■ Remove the grass.
ADJUSTING TRIMMER HEAD ANGLE
See Figure 13.
The trimmer head can be pivoted to seven different
positions.
■ Unplug the line trimmer.
■ Push the pivot button and move the trimmer head up
or down to one of the seven positions indicated by the
notches.
NOTE: Adjust the trimmer head to the fi rst, second and
third notches for trimming and notches four, fi ve, six
and seven for edging, based on preferred trimming and
edging position.
■ Make sure the trimmer head is securely locked into
place before resuming work.

OPERATION

USING THE FLOWER GUARD
See Figure 14.
NOTE: The fl ower guard provides a visual indicator of
the maximum reach of the trimming line.
When the fl ower guard is swung down, it can be used
as a distance guide for use around plants, poles and
fence posts.
ADVANCING LINES USING AUTO FEED
NOTE: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed
head. DO NOT bump the head to try to advance the
line as this will damage trimmer and void warranty.
■ With the trimmer running but NOT trimming, release
the switch trigger.
■ Wait two seconds, and press the switch trigger.
NOTE: The line will extend approximately 3/16 in. with
each stop and start of the switch trigger until the line
reaches the length of the line cut-off blade.
■ Resume trimming.
ADVANCING THE LINES MANUALLY
See Figure 1.
NOTE: If lengthy line advancement is required, use the
Advance Button found on the side of the trimmer head.
■ Release the ON/OFF Switch Trigger to stop the unit,
and unplug the trimmer.
■ Depress the manual advance button, and pull one or
both of the two lines. The lines will advance 3/16 inch
and stop. Push the button again to advance more line.
■ Push the button and pull lines out as many times as
it takes to reach the line cut-off blade. Always advance
both lines to the same length.
ROTATING MAIN HANDLE
See Figure 15.
NOTE: The best method of edging is performed with
the main handle rotated.
■ Unplug the line trimmer.
■ Press the rotational lock button and rotate the main
handle clockwise.
■ Release button when main handle has been rotated
180° to the edging position.
EDGING
See Figure 16-17.
■ The edging wheel provides stability and easier
handling when using the trimmer to edge. Simply
swing the edging wheel down from its storage position
into edging position.
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