Adjusting The Height; Adjusting The Cutting Angle; To Use Trimmer For Edging; Turning Trimmer On And Off - Craftsman 74545 - 15 in. Electric Line Trimmer Operator's Manual

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT
(Fig. 7 and 7a)
The Tdmmer's Telescopic Shaft Comes
in the Collapsed Position
1. To raise the telescopic shaft, twist
top collar (counterclockwise) to
unlock, and pull (extend) top of
shaft up, to desired height.
2. Twist top collar (clockwise) to lock
top shaft in place.
3. To lower or collapse the shaft simply
reverse the above steps, 1 and 2.
(coun[e[
clockwise)
to unlock
Fig. 7
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING ANGLE (Fig. 8)
Your trimmer has a 4-position tilting head that easily adjusts to the desired working angle
for optimum operator control and comfort. To adjust the trimmer head angle:
1. Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply.
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WARNING: To avoid injury,
ALWAYS turn off and disconnect
the trimmer from the power outlet
BEFORE installing parts or
cleaning the trimmer or making
any adjustments.
2. Press the red trimmer head
adjustment button on the
motor housing (see Fig. 8).
3. Move the trimmer head to
one of four different angles
and release the button.
Head will click into position.
Easily readjust the angle
to a more comfortable
or efficient position
as needed.
Fig. 8
/_ WARNING:
BEFORE connecting your trimmer to the power outlet,
BE SURE you are not pressing in on the trigger switch. Failure to do so could
result in accidental start-up, which may cause serious personal injury.
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TO USE TRIMMER FOR EDGING:
ROTATE REAR HANDLE AND UPPER SHAFT 180 °
(Figs. 9, 9a and 10)
1. Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply.
2. To rotate the top shaft 180°, pull bottom collar down
(see Fig. 9) and rotate the top shaft with rear handle
(and auxiliary handle) 180%
3. Release bottom collar to lock shaft in place.
Use as
Trimmer
Fig. 9 Fig. 9a
Rotale
to shaft,
/ re_ease
botlom
coltar
to lock
Fig. 10 /_/t
Use as
Edger _!' .
/N WARNING:
To avoid injury, DO NOT carry the trimmer with your finger
on the trigger switch.
A 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.
PIGTAIL POWER CORD (See Figs. 2, 2a and 2b on page 11)
Your edger trimmer has a 12-inch pigtail power cord. This cord must be attached to a proper
extension cord. Refer to page 11, Figs. 2, 2a and 2b for attaching extension cord.
TURNING TRIMMER ON AND OFF
Your edger / trimmer has an extended length (4-finger) ON / OFF trigger switch.
Turning Trimmer ON
1. Plug the trimmer's pigtail power cord into extension cord.
2. Plug extension into power outlet.
3. Squeeze trigger switch to start trimmer.
4. The trimmer will stay ON as long as the trigger switch is squeezed.
Turning Trimmer OFF
1. Release the trigger switch to turn trimmer OFR
2. Allow at least 5 seconds for the cutting spool (line) to stop rotating.
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