Operation - Craftsman 151.98837 Operator's Manual

INTENDED USE
This trimmer is intended for cutting weeds,
grass or similar soft vegetation. It is also
useful for cutting hard to reach areas such
as under bushes or on slopes. It may also be
used to edge sidewalks and walkways. Do
not use the trimmer to cut unusually thick or
wet grass, pasture grass or to shred leaves.
This product is intended solely for private
domestic use, and not for commercial trade
use. It must not be used for any purposes
other than those described in this manual.
START / STOP OPERATION
See Figure 6, page ii
■ With one hand grasp auxiliary handle and
hold trimmer above ground.
■ With thumb of other hand push and hold
safety switch to the right, and then depress
the trigger with fingers to start the trimmer.
The safety switch will remain to the right as
long as trigger is depressed.
■ The further in the trigger is pressed, the
faster the trimmer head will spin.
■ Release the trigger to stop the trimmer. The
safety switch will return to the left.
CUTTING DEVICE - ADVANCING THE
TRIMMER LINE
See Figure 5a, page ii
In order to advance the trimmer line, firmly
tap the bump cap on the trimmer head while
the trimmer is running. This will automatically
advance a new length of trimmer line and
trim the line to the correct length. A firm but
gentle motion should be used when tapping
the bump cap on the lawn. This advancing
process may be repeated as often as
necessary. To prevent damage to the bump
cap, never try to advance the line on a hard
surface such as a sidewalk or driveway. If the
line fails to advance, the area between the
spool cover and bump cap may be clogged.
Push in on sides of spool cover to remove
it from trimmer head. Clean out debris from
spool cover and spool. Insert the spool cover
back into trimmer head.

OPERATION

SAFETY GUARD
■ The safety guard protects the operator
against thrown objects during operation.
■ The safety guard is equipped with a
trimmer line cut-off blade (16) that cuts
excess trimming line. See Figure 7, page iii
CAUTION: The blade comes with a
tape covering. Do not remove the tape.
The blade will still function as intended,
and the tape will wear off with use.
PIVOTING HEAD
See Figures 7-10, page iii
■ Push the pivot button (10) to adjust the
head to one of three different angles of
operation, 90°, 135° or 180°.
■ Adjust angle to 135° when trimming grass
on flat ground. Adjust to 90° or 180° when
trimming near edges and walls (Fig. 8-10).
EDGING
See Figures 11-13, page iii
■ The lower shaft can be rotated to position
the trimmer head in the optimum position for
edging sidewalks and walkways.
■ Pull and hold the lower shaft back from
the shaft collar. Rotate the shaft to position
the trimmer head at either the 45° angle or
the 90° angle depending on the intended
operation. Release the shaft to go back into
the collar to lock into place.
FLOWER GUARD
See Figure 19, page iv
The flower guard provides a visual indicator
of the maximum reach of the trimming line.
When the flower guard is swung down, it can
be used as a distance guide for use around
plants, poles and fence posts.
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