Craftsman 172.74544 warranty Operation, Adjusting the Height, Adjusting the Cutting Angle Fig

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont.

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT
(Fig. 7 and 7a)
The Trimmer’s Telescopic Shaft 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	2	180
into any one of the notches on the

Release
collars	2	180
		1

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont.	Use as
	Trimmer

TO USE TRIMMER 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 180o, 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 will lock in place.

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

	shaft, and lock into place.		1
			PUSH
			1
2.	Release both collars to	lock the shaft	2
	into place (see Fig. 7a).
3. To lower or collapse the shaft simply
	pull the bottom collar down
	and lower the shaft.

Pull collars apart to raise

Fig. 7

to lock

PUSH

1

2

Fig. 7a

Fig. 9

Fig. 9a

Fig. 10

Use as Edger

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.

1180	Pull
2	collars
1	apart to
2	rotate
PUSH

shaft 180o

	Rotate
	shaft,
	release
1	collars
PUSH	to lock
2

!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.

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.

Fig. 8 1

2 3 4

Trimmer Head

Adjustment

Button

OPERATION

!WARNING: To avoid injury, DO NOT carry the trimmer with your finger on the trigger switch.

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

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.

TURNING TRIMMER 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.

!WARNING: BEFORE connecting your trimmer to the power outlet,

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.

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Turning Trimmer OFF

1.Release the trigger switch to turn trimmer OFF.

2.Allow at least 5 seconds for the cutting spool (line) to stop rotating.

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