Craftsman 74528 User Manual
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RELEASING THE CUTTING LINE
For shipment purposes, the cutting line is
taped to the spool housing.
• Remove the tape holding the cutting
line (13) to the spool housing (12).
CONNECTING THE TOOL (FIG. 4)
• Connect the female plug of a suitable
extension cord to the power inlet (4).
• Loop the cord through the cord
restraint (3).
• Insert the plug into a receptacle.
State of California to cause cancer, and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
chemicals, wear approved safety
equipment such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
WARNING:
This product contains
chemicals, including lead, known to the
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: To avoid serious injury,
make sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged before assembly.
FITTING THE GUARD (FIG. 1)
• Remove the screw (17) from the guard
(10).
• Place the guard onto the tool as shown.
• Firmly press the guard until it snaps
into place.
• Secure the guard with the screw.
WARNING: To avoid serious injury,
never use the tool unless the guard is
properly fitted.
FITTING THE SECONDARY HANDLE (FIG. 2)
• Place the handle (5) on the tool as
shown.
• Adjust the handle to the most
comfortable position. Use the markings
as a guide.
• Pass the bolt (6) through the secondary
handle and the main handle.
• Screw the bolt into the far side of the
secondary handle. Do not overtighten
the bolt.
STORING THE CASSETTE NOT IN USE
(FIG. 3)
The tool has two cutting system cassettes:
• AFS: Autofeed System twin line for
light trimming and edging.
• HDL: Heavy Duty Line cutting system
for more overgrown areas.
The cutting system cassette not in use
can be stored in the position provided (16).
• Align the tabs on the cassette with the
cut outs (28) at the underside of the
handle.
• Push the cassette into the handle until
it snaps securely into place.
STORING THE HEAVY CUTTING LINE (FIG. 3)
• The unit is supplied with several pieces
of spare heavy cutting line.
• The extra pieces of heavy cutting line
can be stored securely in the recess in
the handle (14).
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2
3
17
10
5
6
28
19/25
14
16