Craftsman 172.74544 Trimmer User Manual


 
This Trimmer/Edger has the following features cont.:
7. Edge Guide provides a cutting guide to help protect flowers, plants, screens and fences
from being cut by trimmer line.
8. Adjustable Telescopic Shaft allows adjustments from 16 to 25 inches for your ideal
working height.
9. Lightweight and Ergonomically Designed for easy use, handling comfort and
efficient trimming and edging.
10. Bump=Feed Head allows you to simply bump the trimmer head to advance cutting line.
11. Your Trimmer uses 0.O65-in. round line. Use Craftsman 71-85967 bump feed
replacement spool and line. It's factory wound for maximum reliability.
12. Cord Retention Hook helps keep
the extension cord in place. Trigger Switch Handle
13. Safety Guard helps keep cuttings 4-Finger Trigger Switch
and debris away from operator.
Fig. 3
Auxiliary Handle
Cord Retention Hook
Auxiliary ) Shaft
Adjusting Knob Rotates 180°
for Edging
Top Black Collar for
Rotating Top Shaft 180 °
Auxiliary Handle
Adjusting Knob Screw
Black Collar for
Adjusting Length of Shaft
ustabte
Telescopic Shaft
Pigtail Power
Cord Plug
Trimmer Head
Motor
Housing
Air
Head
4-position Adjustment Button
Safety Guard
Edge Guide
Cutting Line
Bump-Feed Head
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Cutting Path 12 inches
No=Load Speed 9000 RPM
Rating 4.0 Amp
Line Diameter 0.065 inch round line
Line Feed Mechanism Bump feed
Trimmer Head Tilt 4 positions
Adjust Height of Shaft From 16 to 25 inches
Cord Length 12 inch Pigtail power cord
Power Requirement 120=volt, 60 Hertz AC Only
NOTE: THE GUARD MUST BE ATTACHED to the trimmer head before use.
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INSTALMNG THE SAFETY GUARD (Figs. 4 and 4a )
1. Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply.
i _ WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer
from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or
making any adjustments.
2. Turn the trimmer's motor housing head over to provide access to underside base
of the head by the cutting line spool.
3. Locate the 4 screws in the base of the trimmer head and remove the screws (see Fig. 4).
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