Unpacking; Description; Know Your Trimmer/Edger; Pigtail Power Cord - Craftsman 74544 - 12 in. Electric Line Trimmer Operator's Manual

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The trimmer comes assembled except for the safety guard and auxiliary handle, which
must be attached.
Remove the trimmer, auxiliary handle and safety guard from the carton and inspect
your trimmer.
Do not discard box or packing material until all parts are examined.
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/_ WARNING:
if any part of the trimmer is missing or damaged, do not plug
in the trimmer until the damaged part is repaired or replaced.
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Fig. 1
3. Auxiliary Handle
Mounting Bracket
4. Knob and Screw to
Loosen or Tighten
Handle (This knob
comes attached to
the auxiliary handle
and mounts on
right side)
2. Auxiliary Handle
1. Trimmer
5. Edge Guide
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7.4 Screw Holes
for attaching Safety
Guard to trimmer
head are located
around collar of
safety guard
Trimmer
Head
6. Safety Guard
7.4 Screws for attaching Safety Guard
are located on the bottom of the head
KNOWYOUR TRIIVIMER / EDGER (Fig. 2, 2a, 2b and 3)
NOTE: Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
Your trimmer/edger has a precision built electric motor and it should only be connected
to a 120-volt, 60 Hz AC ONLY power supply (normal household current). The trimmer
should always be used with a GFCl (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet.
DO NOT operate this trimmer on direct current (DC). The large voltage drop would cause
a loss of power and the motor would overheat.
If the trimmer does not operate when plugged into correct 120-volt, 60 Hz AC ONLY outlet,
check the power supply. The trimmer comes with a 12-in. pigtail power cord and should
be plugged into a proper extension cord.
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PIGTAIL POWER CORD (Figs. 2, 2a and 2b)
Fig. 2a Fig. 2b
Your trimmer/edger has a 12-inch pigtail power cord. This cord must be attached to a
proper extension cord (see page 6). Remove the plug guard from the pigtail power cord
(see Fig. 2). Make a loop in the extension cord. Push loop through hole in the handle
(see Fig. 2a). Fasten loop around cord retention hook. Plug trimmer's power cord into
extension cord plug (see Fig. 2b).
This Trimmer/Edger has the following features:
1. 12=inch Cutting Path
2. Twist and Edge...Two Tools in One...rear handle and upper shaft
(and auxiliary handle) easily rotates 180° for trimming or edging.
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4.0 Amp, 9000 RPM (no=load speed) motor. Provides power for trimming and edging
in light to medium duty applications.
Ergonomically Designed Rear Handle for maximum control and gripping comfort
with reduced operator fatigue.
Four finger Trigger Switch for easy on / off.
4=Position Trimmer Head easily adjusts to the desired working angle for optimum
operator control in all trimming and edging applications. From trimming around
hard-to-reach flower beds and shrubs, to deck supports, fences and stairways,
to edging sidewalks, driveways and landscaping.
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