Craftsman 315.CR2000 Operator's Manual page 5

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three-PoSition PiVoting head
See Figure 8, page ii.
The trimmer head can be adjusted to three different posi-
tions.
 Remove the battery pack.
 depress the pivot button and move the trimmer head up
or down to one of the three positions indicated by the
notches.
note: Adjust the trimmer head to the first and second
notches for trimming and edging. Adjust to the third notch
for storage only.
 Make sure the trimmer head is securely locked into place
before reinstalling the battery pack.
oPerating the trimmer
See Figure 9, page ii.
follow these tips when using the string trimmer:
 Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle.
 Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
 Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with
the rear handle about hip height.
 Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass
from wrapping around the boom housing and string
head which may cause damage from overheating.
if grass becomes wrapped around the string head:
 Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
 Remove the grass.
Warning:
Always hold the string trimmer away
from the body keeping clearance between the body
and the string trimmer. Any contact with the string
trimmer cutting head while operating can result in
serious personal injury.
cUtting tiPS
See Figure 10, page ii.
 Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
the best cutting area.
 The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right
to left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in figure 10.
 Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force
string head into uncut grass.
 Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
wear string rapidly.
 Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string.
adVancing String
note: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head.
Bumping the head to try to advance the line will damage
the trimmer and void the warranty.
 With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger.
 Wait two seconds, and press the switch trigger.
note: The string will extend approximately 1/4 in. with
each stop and start of the switch trigger until the string
reaches the length of the grass deflector cut-off blade.
 Resume trimming.
adVancing the String manUally
See Figure 11, page ii.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Push the black button located on the string head while
pulling on string to manually advance the string.
line cUt-off Blade
See Figure 12, page ii.
This trimmer is equipped with a line cut-off blade on the
grass deflector. For best cutting, advance line until it is
trimmed to length by the line cut-off blade. Advance line
whenever you hear the motor running faster than normal,
or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain
best performance and keep line long enough to advance
properly.
rotating rear handle
See Figure 13, page ii.
The rotating rear handle is used in combination with the
edger guide.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Push down on the edging coupler and turn handle end
clockwise until the edging coupler locks into place.
 Release the edging coupler.
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edging
See Figures 12 - 14, page ii.
 Remove the battery pack.
Rotate the rear handle when using the edger guide for
edging sidewalks and walkways. To use the edger guide,
flip down from its stored position.
maintenance
Warning:
When servicing, use only identical re-
placement parts. Use of any other parts may create
a hazard or cause product damage.
Warning:
Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
Warning:
To avoid serious personal injury, always
remove the battery pack from the product when
cleaning or performing any maintenance.
general maintenance
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please call 1-800-932-3188 or contact an
authorized service center for assistance.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Warning:
do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals
can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may
result in serious personal injury.
only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to
be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts
should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep-
ing clearance between the body and the string trimmer.
Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head while
operating can result in serious personal injury.
Battery PacK remoVal and PreParation
for recycling
Warning:
Upon removal, cover the battery pack's
terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. do not at-
tempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or re-
move any of its components. lithium-ion and nickel-
cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of
properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal
objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result.
Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.
SPool rePlacement
See Figure 15, page ii.
Use only round type .065 in. diameter monofilament
string. Use original manufacturer's replacement string for
best performance.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Push in tabs on side of spool retainer.
 Pull spool retainer up to remove.
 Remove the old spool.
 To install the new spool, make sure the string is captured
in the slot on the new spool. Make sure the end of the
string is extended approximately 6 in. beyond the slot.
 Install the new spool so that the string and slot align with
the eyelet in the string head. Thread the string into the
eyelet.
 Pull the string extending from the string head so the string
releases from the slot in the spool.
 Reinstall the spool retainer by depressing tabs into slots
and pushing down until spool retainer clicks into place.
String rePlacement
See Figures 15 - 16, page ii.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove the spool from the string head.
note: Remove any old string remaining on the spool.
 Cut a piece of string approximately 9 ft. long. Use only
.065 in. diameter monofilament string.
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