Craftsman 172.74544 Trimmer User Manual


 
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DESCRIPTION cont. DESCRIPTION cont.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
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Fig. 3
1. Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply.
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.
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Cutting Path
No-Load Speed
Rating
Line Diameter
Line Feed Mechanism
Trimmer Head Tilt
Adjust Height of Shaft
Cord Length
Power Requirement
12 inches
9000 RPM
4.0 Amp
0.065 inch round line
Bump feed
4 positions
From 16 to 25 inches
12 inch Pigtail power cord
120-volt, 60 Hertz AC Only
SPECIFICATIONS
Trimmer Head
Motor
Housing
Edge Guide
Safety Guard
Trimmer Head
4-position Adjustment Button
Lower Black Collar for
Adjusting Length of Shaft
Pigtail Power
Cord Plug
Cord Retention Hook
4-Finger Trigger Switch
Trigger Switch Handle
Auxiliary Handle
Auxiliary Handle
Adjusting Knob
Auxiliary Handle
Adjusting Knob Screw
Cutting Line
Bump-Feed Head
Top Black Collar for
Rotating Top Shaft 180
o
NOTE: THE GUARD MUST BE ATTACHED to the trimmer head before use.
INSTALLING THE SAFETY GUARD (Figs. 4 and 4a )
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).
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 0.065-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.
13. Safety Guard helps keep cuttings
and debris away from operator.
This Trimmer/Edger has the following features cont.:
Top Shaft
Rotates 180
o
for Edging
Adjustable
Telescopic Shaft
Air
Vents