Maintenance; Accessories; General Maintenance; Cleaning - Craftsman Weedwacker 172.74815 Operator's Manual

Z_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement
parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage.
Z_ WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn trimmer off and disconnect the
battery from the trimmer BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or
making any adjustments.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Keep your trimmer clean and in good repair for maximum long-lasting performance.
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
Z_ _./ARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn trimmer off and disconnect the
battery from the trimmer BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or
making any adjustments.
z_ 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.
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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. Keep the vents free of obstruction.
Z_ WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories that are not I
recommended for this tool might be dangerous and could result in serious injury.
Do not attempt to use f sh ng ne or other nes that are not recommended. J
CUTTING LINE
Replace the cutting line ONLY with 0.065 inch (1.65 mm) twisted (helical or spiral) shaped,
not round, line for auto feed. Craftsman Professional O.065-in. replacement trimmer line,
71-85760, in packs of 40ft., is recommended.
SPOOL
Replace the spool with a new pre-wound spool (Craftsman Automatic Feed Spool 71-85937).
Line and spools are available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman outlets.
BATTERY PACKS
Replacement or extra battery packs are available at your nearest Sears Parts and
Repair Service Centers. See part number on PARTS LIST.
Visit your local Sears store or other Craftsman outlets or shop sears.com/craftsman.
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A WARNING:
To avoid injury, ALWAYS remove the battery from the trimmer
BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or making any adjustments.
BATTERY CARE
The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries.
Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.
The batteries in this toot have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life.
However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. DO NOT disassemble
battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries,
especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following:
1. Remove the battery pack from the charging stand once it is
fully charged and ready for use.
For battery storage longer than 30 days:
• Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 80°F
• Store battery packs in a "discharged" condition
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly.
This product contains nickel-cadmium batteries. Local, state or federal laws may
prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling
and / or disposal options.
Z_ WARNING: Upon
removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with heavy-
duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or
remove any of its components. 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.
CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. SEE OPERATORS MANUAL
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