Craftsman 172.74544 Adjusting the Height and 7a, TrimmersTelescopicShaft Comes Collapsed Position

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT (Fig. 7 and 7a)

The Trimmer'sTelescopicShaft Comes

in the Collapsed Position

1.	To raise the telescopic shaft,	pull
	(separate) both the top and bottom
	collars apart (see Fig. 7), and pull
	(raise) the bottom section of the shaft
	up to the desired height. It will click
	into any one of the notches on the
	shaft, and lock into place.
2. Release both collars to lock the shaft
	into place (see Fig. 7a).
3.	To lower or collapse the shaft	simply	Fig. 7	Fig. 7a
	pull the bottom collar down

and lower the shaft.

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.

TO USETRIMMER 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 (separate) both the top and bottom collars apart (see Fig.9), and rotate the top shaft with rear handle (and auxiliary handle) 180°.

Release both collars and shaft wilt lock in place.

3.Your trimmer is ready for use as an edger (See Figs. 9a and 10).

Rotate

collars to lock

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Fig. 10

Use as

Edger

Z_ WARNING:		To avoid injury,	Fig. 8
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.

BE SURE you are not pressing in on the trigger switch. Failure to do so could i _ WARNING: BEFORE connecting your trimmer to the power outlet,

result in accidental start-up, which may cause serious personal injury.

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onZ_ theWARNING:trigger switchTo. avoid injury, DO NOT carry the trimmer with your finger

inZ_theWARNING:trimmer untilIftheanydamagedpart of theparttrimmeris repairedis missingor replacedor damaged,. do not plug

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.

TURNINGTRIMMER 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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