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Operator's Manual
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15-in. 5.5 Amp
Weedwacker_
Electric
Tr=mmer
Model No. 172.74545
CAUTION:
Read, understand
and follow all
Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions
in this
Manual before using this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
Visit our Craftsman® website: www.craftsman.com
•WARRANTY
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
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- Page 1 • SAFETY Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this • ASSEMBLY Manual before using this product. • OPERATION Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A • MAINTENANCE Visit our Craftsman® website: www.craftsman.com • PARTS LIST...
- Page 2 ELECTRIC TRIMMER Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow within two years from the date of purchase, RETURN ITTO ANY SEARS...
- Page 3 PERSONAL SAFETY cont. Z_ WARNING: if correctly used, this electric trimmer is an easy to handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a 5. USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side dangerous tool.
- Page 4 ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. EXTENSION CORDS cont. z_ WARNING: GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection should be z_ WARNING: Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace provided on all circuits or outlets to be used for electric lawn and garden power immediately.
- Page 5 SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC TRIMMERS cont, z_ WARNING: : Some dust particles created by lawn and garden tools 7. DO NOT carry the trimmer by the cord or pull the cord to disconnect it from the contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive receptacle.
- Page 6 1. The trimmer comes assembled except for the safety guard and auxiliary handle, which KNOW YOUR TRIMMER / EDGER (Fig. 2, 2a, 2b and 3) must be attached. 2, Removethe trimmer, auxiliary handle and safety guard from the carton and inspect your trimmer.
- Page 7 Head allows you to simply bump the trimmer head to advance cutting line. Line Feed Mechanism Bump feed 11. Your Trimmer uses 0.065-in. round line. Use Craftsman 71-85967 bump feed replacement spool and line. it's factory wound for maximum reliability. Trimmer Head Tilt...
- Page 8 ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE cont. (Fig. 6 and 6a) INSTALLING THE SAFETY GUARD cont. (Figs. 4 and 4a ) 4. insert the edge of the guard into the slot along the back of the trimrner's head, carefullly NOTE: THE AUXILIARY HANDLE MUST BE ATTACHED to the trimmer shaft lining the 4 screw holes in the guard up with the 4 screw holes in the trimmer head.
- Page 9 Trimmer Use as ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT TO USE TRIMMER FOR EDGING: ROTATE REAR HANDLE AND UPPER SHAFT 180 ° (Fig. 7 and 7a) (Figs. 9, 9a and 10) The Tdmmer's Telescopic Shaft Comes in the Collapsed Position 1. Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply. 2.
- Page 10 TRIMMING AND EDGING (Figs. 11 and 12) EXTENDING THE CUTTING LINE (Fig. 13 and 13a) When trimming, cut from left to right for cutting efficiency; this throws the clippings away During operation, cutting lines shorten due to normal wear. For greater convenience from the operator (See Fig.
- Page 11 REMOVE THE SPOOL Fig. 15 CUTTING LINE cont. (Fig. 15) For easy spool replacement we recommend using Craftsman 71-85967, bump feed 4. When the wound cutting line reaches the RIGHT WRONG replacement spool with 0.065 cutting line. tt is factory wound for maximum reliability.
- Page 12 DO NOT use the trimmer if it has any broken parts. Have damaged, missing, worn or broken parts replaced before using trimmer. 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.
- Page 13 15-in. Weedwacker ® Electric Trimmer Model NO. 172,74545 The modelnumberwill be found on the nameplate of the Trimmer. Alwaysmentionthe model numberwhen requestingparts and servicefor your tool. 120V W iring scheme 18 OV 6OHz 15-in. Weedwacker ® Electric Trimmer The modelnumberwill be found on the nameplate of the Trimmer.
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