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cleared, _ne spool should spin _ree a short distance and the line wil! ad-

vance,

,If the unit continues to jam or will not spin freely, call sen,ice number list- ed below Failure to stop the unit when the line is jammed will cause excessive battery drainage and shorten motor life (overheating)

LUBRICATION - No periodic _elubrica- tion of the Weedwacker bearings or other moving parts is required,

CLEANING OF PLASTIC PARTS - Use only a dry brush or a cloth with warm water and mild soap to clean plastic parts Many household cleaners contain chemicals which could damage the plastic, Never use gasoline, turpen- tine, paint thinner or similar fluids. Never spray-wash too! or immerse in water. Water or. liqu!d inside the tool can cause serious damage to the unit.

FUSE - Th_ unit is.equipped with a fuse (15 A_p) that will protect from ex- treme overload to the motor To change the fuse, first remove battery housing cover by unscrewing screw Then re- move battery to access fuse holder.

DROPPING THE UNIT -If you drop the unit, carefutly inspect it for any damage before using it again.

TEMPERATURE - Temperature extremes limit the useful life of the bat-

tery. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry. Store the tool away from direct sunlight, heating pipes, fur- naces, etc. Do not store where tem- peratures go below +40 F or above +120 F

PREVENTING CORROSION - Fertiliz- ers and other garden chemicals contain compounds that greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the

appliance on or aajacent to [eE!llzers or chemicals

REPLACEMENT PARTS - For opti- mum cutting results and the assurance of top performance, it is recommended that only Sears Craftsman replace- ment line, spools, and accessories be used Spool with line is available at your local Sears store

WARNING; Only use Craftsman ac- cessories with the Weedwacker_ Use of non-Craftsman accessories could be hazardous

BATTERY RECYCLE- To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of this product's SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERY properly. Local, state and federal laws may prohibit disposal of sealed lead-acid batteries in ordinary trash Consult your local waste authqrity or Sears store for in- formation regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

BATTEI_Y REPLACEMENT - When replacing the batteries, both batteries shopld be replaced atthe same time. Mixing fresh and dischal'ged batteries could increase internal celt pressure and cause rupture

WARNING; When replacing the bat- teries, the proper polarity or direction must be observed Reverse insertion of batteries can result in leakage or

explosion°

If you see any condition that may affect safe operation, or if you have any questions, contact our customer service number at:

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Contents allits Safety SafetyBefore using MaintenanceFull One Year Warranty on Craftsman Weedwackel READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSTo reduce risk of injury L+. ho m mV To reduce risk when using chargero USERIGHTTOOL - Do not use the SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS3 Charge for at least t6 hours To Charge Battery1Plug the charger into a 120 Volt AC outlet Charging Notesregular maintenance is easy 1,.800 LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCClONES Todo un a o de garantia en Craftsman WeedwackerPara reducir el riesgo de lesiones o NOSE ESTIREDEMASIADO suficienteparareabastecerabatera Notas sobre la cargaarrancarla y operada seravanzadaentoda su longitudde Para cambiar la tfnea9Reinstalela tapa del cabezalde lfnea 1-600