Craftsman 172.74815 - Manual (Page 12)

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont.
TO USE TRIMMER FOR EDGING:
ROTATE REAR HANDLE AND UPPER SHAFT 180°
(Figs. 10,11,11a and 11b)
1. Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
2. Pull bottom collar down and rotate top shaft,
rear handle (and auxiliary handle) 180°
3. Release bottom collar to lock shaft in place.
OPERATION
TURNING TRIMMER ON AND OFF
(Fig. 12)
Your edger / trimmer has an extended
length {4-finger) ON / OFF trigger switch
and a safety ON button, both of which
have to be depressed to turn the
trimmer on. The trigger switch will not
depress until the safety ON button
is depressed.
Turning Trimmer ON
1. Install battery pack, and using your
thumb, press in on the safety ON button.
2. While continuing to hold in the
safety button, squeeze the trigger
switch. Now the trimmer will come on.
3. Once the trimmer is on, you can release the safety button and the trimmer will remain
on as long as you continue to squeeze the extended length trigger switch.
Turning Trimmer OFF
1. Release the trigger switch to turn trimmer OFF.
2. Allow at least 5 seconds for the cutting spool (line) to stop rotating.
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OPERATION cont.
TRIMMING AND EDGING (Figs. 13 and 14)
When trimming, cut from left to right for cutting efficiency; this throws the clippings away
from the operator (Fig. 13).
To edge, rotate the shaft 180° (See Page 20, Figs. 11 and 11a). Place edge guide and
trimmer head above the surface you are going to edge, as shown in Fig. 14.
Al WARNING:To avoid injury, DO NOT carry the trimmer with your finger
on the trigger switch.
NOTE: ALWAYS keep the air vents on the trimmer’s head (motor housing)
free of obstructions when operating the trimmer.
/t\ WARNING: The operation of any trimmer can result in FOREIGN
OBJECTS BEING THROWN, which can result in personal injury or property
damage. ALWAYS use proper safety equipment.
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