Attaching Grassdeflector; Attaching The Front Handle; Operating The Trimmer - Craftsman 138.74544 Operator's Manual

_IL WARNING:Donotusethisproductifit isnot
completely a ssembled o r if anypartsappear t o be
missing or damaged. Useofa product t hatis not
properly andcompletely a ssembled c ouldresult i n
serious personal injury.
[] inspect t he product c arefully to makesurenobreakage
or damage occurred duringshipping.
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carefully inspected andsatisfactorily o perated the
product.
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_1_WARNING:If anypartsaredamaged or missing do
notoperate thisproduct u ntilthepartsarereplaced. Use
ofthisproduct w ithdamaged or missing partscouldresult
in serious personal injury.
_11_ W ARNING:Donotattempt t o modify thisproduct
or createaccessories notrecommended forusewith
thisproduct. Anysuchalteration o r modification is
misuse andcouldresult i n a hazardous c ondition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
ATTACHING GRASSDEFLECTOR
See Figure 2 - 3, page L
_1_1_ WARNING: The line cut-off blade on the grass
deflector is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade.
Failure to avoid contact can result in serious per-
sonal injury.
[] Remove supplied screw with a phillips screwdriver from
the trimmer head.
[] Fit the grass deflector into the slots on trimmer head.
[] Turn counterclockwise to lock grass deflector into place.
[] Line up the screw hole in the grass deflector with the
center hole in the trimmer head.
[] Install supplied screw and tighten by turning clockwise
with a phillips screwdriver.
ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 3, page i.
[] Loosen and remove the knob from the handle.
[] Install the handle on the rear handle pole in the area
indicated by the illustration.
[] Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desired
operating position.
[] Reinstall the knob. Tighten it to secure.
_IL WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing,
do not operate this product until the parts are
replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in
serious personal injury.
,_ WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product
or create accessories not recommended for use with
this product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
_ WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until
assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result
in accidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.
STARTING/STOPPING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 4 - 5, page i.
Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug on
the rear of the string trimmer.
NOTE: Use only approved outdoor extension cords.
[] Route the extension cord through the slot located on
the rear of the string trimmer housing and place
underneath the cord retainer.
[] To start the string trimmer, press the switch trigger.
[] To stop the string trimmer, release the switch trigger.
[] If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-888-266W096 for assistance.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 6, page L
Folow these tips when using the string trimer:
[] Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear
handle and your left hand on the front handle.
[] Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
[] Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with
the rear handle about hip height.
[] Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent
grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and
string head.
If grass becomes wrapped around the string head:
[] Stop the trimmer.
Unplug the string trimmer.
[] Remove the grass.
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