Maintenance - Craftsman 172.74545 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer
!
from the power outlet BEFORE installing line, cleaning the trimmer or making
any adjustments.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Keep your trimmer clean and in good repair for maximum long-lasting performance. Before
each use, inspect the switch and cord for damage.
Check for damaged, missing, or worn parts. Check for loose screws, misalignment, moving
parts that are jammed, or any other conditions that may affect the operation. If abnormal
vibration or noise occurs, turn off the tool immediately and have the problem corrected
before further use.
DO NOT use the trimmer if it has any broken parts. Have damaged, missing, worn
or broken parts replaced before using trimmer.
CLEANING
WARNING:
! To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer
from the power outlet BEFORE installing line, cleaning the trimmer or making
any adjustments.
WARNING:
! To avoid damage or electric shock, DO NOT use strong
solvents or detergents on the plastic housing or plastic components. Certain
household cleaners may damage plastic and may also cause a shock hazard.
Wipe the outside of the trimmer with a dry, soft cloth.
DO NOT hose down or wash the trimmer with water. Scrape the guard and spool
area to remove dried clippings and mud. Brush or blow dust, debris and grass clippings
out of the air vents
ALWAYS keep the air vents free from obstruction when operating the trimmer.
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ACCESSORIES
WARNING:
! The use of attachments or accessories (cutting line) that
are not recommended for this tool will be dangerous and can result in serious
personal injury. Do not attempt to use fishing line or other lines that are not
recommended.
REPLACEMENT SPOOLS
Replace the spool with a new pre-wound spool (Craftsman Spool 71-85967).
REPLACEMENT CUTTING LINE
If you are replacing the cutting line, ONLY use nylon monofilament single-wound 0.065 line
(Craftsman Cutting Line 71-85822).
Line and spools are available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman outlets.
Visit your local Sears store or other Craftsman outlets or shop sears.com/craftsman.
WARNING:
To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer
!
from the power outlet BEFORE installing line, cleaning the trimmer or making
any adjustments.
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