Craftsman 172.74815 Attaching the Auxiliary Handle and 7a, Adjusting the Height Figs and 8a

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont.

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont.

ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE (Fig. 7 and 7a)

NOTE: THE AUXILIARY HANDLE MUST BE ATTACHED to the trimmer shaft before use.

1.Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.

!WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS remove the battery from the trimmer BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or making any adjustments.

2.Unscrew the auxiliary handle’s tightening knob

(counterclockwise) and remove from handle.Fig. 7

3. Position auxiliary handle onto handle bracket assembly located on trimmer shaft (see Fig. 7).

4. Position the knob and screw through the auxiliary handle and bracket, and tighten knob (turn clockwise). Do not tighten completely until you have adjusted the handle to your desired working position.

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT (Figs. 8 and 8a)

The Trimmer’s Telescopic Shaft	Fig. 8
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	Top
	Collar
shaft simply reverse the
above steps, 1 and 2.	Bottom
	Collar

Fig. 8a

Top

Collar

Bottom

Collar

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING ANGLE (Fig. 9)

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.Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.

!WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS remove the battery from the trimmer 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. 9).

3.Move the trimmer head to one of the four different angles and release the button. Head will click into position. Easily readjust the angle to a more efficient position

as needed.

!WARNING: BEFORE connecting the battery pack to your trimmer,

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.

Fig. 9	1
	2
	3
	4
	Trimmer Head
	Adjustment
	Button

ADJUSTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE (Fig. 7a)

1.The auxiliary handle’s bracket can be moved up or down on the shaft and the auxiliary handle itself can be moved forward or backward into 4 different locked positions (see Fig. 7a).

2.When the handle is in desired position, turn knob and tighten securely.

!WARNING: To avoid injury, adjust the auxiliary handle for maximum control and balance. DO NOT overreach when operating the trimmer. ALWAYS KEEP proper balance for better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

!WARNING: If any part of the trimmer is missing or damaged, do not install the battery pack until the damaged part is repaired or replaced.

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