Craftsman CMEST900 Instruction Manual page 13

nOTE: Make sure that cover is fully positioned, listen for
two audible clicks to ensure both release tabs are correctly
located. Power the appliance on. In a few seconds or less
you'll hear the nylon line being cut automatically to the
proper length.
nOTE: Other replacement parts (guards, spool caps, etc.)
are available through authorized service centers. To find
your local service location call: 1‑888‑331‑4569 or visit
www.craftsman.com.
Rewinding Spool from Bulk Line (Fig. I–K)
Use Only .065" (1.65 mm) Round
Diameter Line
Bulk line is also available for purchase from your local retailer.
nOTE: Hand wound spools from bulk line are likely to
become tangled more frequently than CRAFTSMAN factory
wound spools. For best results, factory wound spools
are recommended.
1. Disconnect the plug from the power source.
2. Remove the empty spool from the appliance as
described in Replacing Spool Assembly.
3. Remove any remaining cutting line from the spool.
4. Make a fold 23 at the end of the cutting line at about
3/4" (19 mm). Feed the cutting line into one of the line
anchoring slots 23 .
5. Insert the 3/4" (19 mm) end of the bulk line into the
hole 25 in the spool adjacent to the slot. Make sure the
line is pulled tight against the spool.
6. Wind the cutting line onto the spool in the direction of
the arrow on the spool. Make sure to wind the line on
neatly and in layers. Do not crisscross.
7. When the wound cutting line reaches the recesses
cut the line.
8. Fit the spool onto the appliance as described in
Replacing Spool Assembly.
MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
serious personal injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start‑up
can cause injury.
Cleaning

WARNING:
of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a
week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always
wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when
performing this procedure.
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To reduce the risk of
Blow dirt and dust out

WARNING:
harsh chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts
of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into
a liquid.
Accessories

WARNING:
those offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be used
with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available
at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service
center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact CRAFTSMAN call 1‑888‑331‑4569 .
Versatrack™ (Fig. L)

WARNING:
personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect
it from power source before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories. An accidental start‑up can
cause injury.

WARNING:
,
personal injury, do not use a damaged Versatrack™
peg hook or Versatrack™ Trackwall. A damaged
Versatrack™ peg hook or Versatrack™ Trackwall will not
support the weight of the tool.

WARNING:
personal injury, DO NOT suspend tool overhead or
suspend objects from the peg hook. ONLY suspend tool
on the Versatrack™ Trackwall using the peg hook.

WARNING:
does not exceed the maximum rated weight of 20 lb
(9 kg) for the selected Versatrack™ hook.

WARNING:
Versatrack™ Trackwall rail, adequately space the tools
in order to not exceed 75 lb (35 kg) per linear foot.
iMPORTAnT: Versatrack™ accessories mount compatible
tools securely to the Versatrack™ Trackwall system.
1. Turn the tool off, disconnect it from power source
and accessories.
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Never use solvents or other
Since accessories, other than
To reduce the risk of serious
To reduce the risk of serious
To reduce the risk of serious
Ensure that the tool weight
When hanging objects on a
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