Craftsman 315.CR2000 manual Edging, See , page

EDGING

See Figures 12 - 14, page iL [] Remove the battery pack.

Rotate the rear handle when using the edger guide for edging sidewalks and walkways. To use the edger guide, flip down from its stored position.

Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep- ing clearance between the body and the string trimmer. Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head while operating can result in serious personal injury.

A WARNING: When servicing, use only identical re- placement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

A WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

A WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when cleaning or performing any maintenance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please call 1-800-932-3188 or contact an authorized service center for assistance.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

_IL WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

_IL WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not at- tempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or re- move any of its components. Lithium-ion and nickel- cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.

SPOOL REPLACEMENT

See Figure 15, page ii,

Use only round type .065 in. diameter monofilament string. Use original manufacturer's replacement string for best performance.

[] Remove the battery pack.

[] Push in tabs on side of spool retainer.

[] Pull spool retainer up to remove.

[] Remove the old spool.

[] To install the new spool, make sure the string is captured in the slot on the new spool. Make sure the end of the string is extended approximately 6 in. beyond the slot.

[] Install the new spool so that the string and slot align with the eyelet in the string head. Thread the string into the eyelet.

[] Pull the string extending from the string head so the string releases from the slot in the spool.

[] Reinstall the spool retainer by depressing tabs into slots and pushing down until spool retainer clicks into place.

STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 15 - 16, page iL [] Remove the battery pack.

[] Remove the spool from the string head.

NOTE: Remove any old string remaining on the spool. [] Cut a piece of string approximately 9 ft. long. Use only

.065 in. diameter monofilament string.

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