Craftsman 74528 Operating Instructions, Outdoor use extension cords, Trimming Mode

WARNING:

Outdoor use extension cords:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as an extension cord of type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: To avoid tool damage, let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.

SETTING THE TOOL TO TRIMMING OR EDGING MODE (FIG. 5, 6 & 7)

The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown in Fig. 5 or in edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges

and flower beds as shown in Fig. 6. CAUTION: To avoid tool damage, do not use the heavy duty cutting system for edging.

TRIMMING MODE (FIG. 5 & 6)

For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position shown in Fig. 5. If it is not:

•Depress the adjustment button (7).

•Rotate the head (9), while releasing the button.

•When the head is in position, the

button will lock into place.

Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.

EDGING MODE (FIG. 6)

For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown in Fig. 6. If it is not:

•Depress the adjustment button (7).

•Rotate the head (9), while releasing the button.

•When the head is in position, the

button will lock into place.

Note: The head will only rotate in one

direction.

CAUTION: To avoid tool damage, do not use the heavy duty cutting system for edging.

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE TOOL (FIG. 7)

This tool has a telescopic mechanism, allowing you to set it to a comfortable height. There are three height settings. To adjust the height setting, proceed as follows:

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•Depress the adjustment button (7).

•Gently pull the tube (15) in or out of the motor housing (9) to the desired height, while releasing the button.

•When the tube is in position, the button will lock into place.

SWITCHING ON AND OFF

•To switch the tool on, squeeze the trigger lever (1).

•To switch the tool off, release the trigger lever.

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, never attempt to lock the

trigger lever in the on position.

HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE

GENERAL

•In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry grass.