Operation - Craftsman 172.74545 Operator's Manual

OPERATION cont.
TRIMMING AND EDGING (Figs. 11 and 12)
When trimming, cut from left to right for cutting efficiency; this throws the clippings away
from the operator (See Fig. 11).
To edge, rotate the shaft 180˚ (See Page 17, Figs. 8 and 9). Place edge guide and trimmer
head above the surface you are going to edge, as shown in Fig. 12.
Fig. 12
Fig. 11
Use as a Use as
trimmer
an edger
Mask
Gloves
NOTE: ALWAYS keep the air vents on the trimmer head (motor housing) free
of obstructions when operating the trimmer.
WARNING:
The operation of any trimmer can result in FOREIGN OBJECTS
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BEING THROWN, which can result in personal injury or property damage.
ALWAYS use proper safety equipment and keep bystanders safely away.
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OPERATION cont.
EXTENDING THE CUTTING LINE (Fig. 13 and 13a)
During operation, cutting lines shorten due to normal wear. For greater convenience and
efficiency, your trimmer has been equipped with a bump feed head that allows you to
simply bump the trimmer head to extend the cutting lines while the trimmer is operating.
Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if the cutting or edging is done along
sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.
1. While the trimmer is on and spinning, gently bump the spool housing on a firm surface
(hard ground or sidewalk). This should release additional cutting line from the spool.
2. If no line is released, bump the trimmer head more sharply or try bumping it on
a firmer surface.
3. If there is no change in the cutting line length, un-plug the trimmer's pigtail power cord
from the extension cord. After the trimmer head stops rotating, gently pull at the cutting
lines manually. Once the lines are pulled out (extended), plug the trimmer's pigtail
power cord into the extension cord and resume cutting.
4. If the cutting line still does not feed from
Fig. 13
the spool, the spool might be empty or the
cutting line may be tangled or jammed on
the spool. Un-plug the trimmer's pigtail
power cord from the extenson cord.
After the trimmer head stops rotating,
remove the spool (see steps
1 through 3 in "Removing the Spool" on
page 20).
If the line is tangled or jammed, untangle
and replace the line (see page 20).
If the spool is empty, replace the spool
(see page 20-21).
Bump on firm surface
WARNING:
To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer
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from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or
making any adjustments.
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Fig. 13a