Craftsman 172.74815 - Manual (Page 11)

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont.
ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE (Fig. 7 and 7a)
NOTE:THE AUXILIARY HANDLE MUST BE ATTACHED to the trimmer shaft
before use.
1. Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
A\ WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS remove the battery from the trimmer
BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or making any adjustments.
2. Unscrew the auxiliary handle’s tightening knob
(counterclockwise) and remove from handle.
3. Position auxiliary handle onto handle bracket assembly
located on trimmer shaft (see Fig. 7).
4. Position the knob and screw through the auxiliary
handle and bracket, and tighten knob (turn clockwise).
Do not tighten completely until you have adjusted
the handle to your desired working position.
ADJUSTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE (Fig. 7a)
1. The auxiliary handle’s bracket can be moved up or down on the shaft and the auxiliary
handle itself can be moved forward or backward into 4 different locked positions
(see Fig. 7a).
2. When the handle is in desired position, turn knob and tighten securely.
A, WARNING: To avoid injury, adjust the auxiliary handle for maximum
control and balance. DO NOT overreach when operating the trimmer. ALWAYS
KEEP proper balance for better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT (Figs. 8 and 8a)
The Trimmer’s Telescopic Shaft
Comes in the Collapsed Position
1. To raise the telescopic shaft,
twist top collar
(counterclockwise) to
unlock, and pull (extend)
top of shaft up, to desired
height.
2. Twist top collar (clockwise)
to lock top shaft in place.
3. To lower or collapse the
shaft simply reverse the
above steps, 1 and 2.
Fig. 8
Top
r” Collar
““ Bottom
Collar
Fig. 8a /
t
Top
Collar
/A 3
Bottom
Collar
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING ANGLE (Fig. 9)
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. Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
A WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS remove the battery from the trimmer
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. 9).
3. Move the trimmer head to one of the four
different angles and release the button.
Head will click into position. Easily readjust
the angle to a more efficient position
as needed.
Fig. 9
...
W/^/(
\ Trimmer Head
1 1 ^ (3^ Adjustment
Button
A WARNING: BEFORE connecting
the battery pack to your trimmer,
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.
A WARNING: if any part of the trimmer is missing or damaged, do not
install the battery pack until the damaged part is repaired or replaced.
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