Craftsman 74528 - Manual (Page 6)

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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:
• 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.
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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