Fig. 13
Fig. 13a

OPERATION cont.

TRIMMING AND EDGING (Figs. 11 and 12)

When trimming, cut from left to right for cutting efficiency; this throws the clippings away from the operator (See Fig. 11).

To edge, rotate the shaft 180˚ (See Page 17, Figs. 9, 9a and 10). Place edge guide and trimmer head above the surface you are going to edge, as shown in Fig. 12.

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

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NOTE: ALWAYS keep the air vents on the trimmer head (motor housing) free of obstructions when operating the trimmer.

!WARNING:The operation of any trimmer can result in FOREIGN OBJECTS BEING THROWN, which can result in personal injury or property damage. ALWAYS use proper safety equipment and keep bystanders safely away.

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OPERATION cont.

THE CUTTING LINE

!WARNING: DO NOT grasp the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the trimmer.

A single 0.065-inch round cutting line is pre-installed on the trimmer. When the cutting line needs replacing, install a new pre-wound spool, Craftsman 71-85967.

EXTENDING THE CUTTING LINE (Fig. 13 and 13a)

During operation, cutting lines shorten due to normal wear. For greater convenience and efficiency, your trimmer has been equipped with a bump feed head that allows you to simply bump the trimmer head to extend the cutting lines while the trimmer is operating. Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if the cutting or edging is done along sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.

1.While the trimmer is on and spinning, gently bump the spool housing on a firm surface (hard ground or sidewalk). This should release additional cutting line from the spool.

2.If no line is released, bump the trimmer head more sharply or try bumping it on a firmer surface.

3. If there is no change in the cutting line length, un-plug the trimmer’s pigtail power cord

from the extension cord. After the trimmer head stops rotating, gently pull at the cutting

lines manually. Once the lines are pulled out (extended), plug the trimmer’s pigtail power cord into the extension cord and resume cutting.

4. If the cutting line still does not feed from the spool, the spool might be empty or the

cutting line may be tangled or jammed on the spool. Un-plug the trimmer’s pigtail power cord from the extension cord.

After the trimmer head stops rotating, remove the spool (see steps

1 through 3 in “Removing the

Spool” on page 20).

If the line is tangled or jammed, untangle and replace the line (see

page 20). If the spool is empty, replace the

spool (see page 20-21).

Bump on firm surface

!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.

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172.74544 specifications

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