ATTACHINGGRASSDEFLECTOR
See Figure 2 - 3, page L
_IL WARNING: The line cut-off blade on the grass
deflector is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade.
Failure to avoid contact can result in serious per-
sonal injury.
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Remove supplied screws with a phillips screwdriver
from the trimmer head.
Fit the grass deflector onto the raised posts on the
trimmer head.
NOTE: The deflector should be flush to the trimmer
head.
Install supplied screws and tighten by turning clock-
wise with a phillips screwdriver.
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WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this
product to make you careless. Remember that a
careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict
serious injury.
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WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure
to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
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WARNING: Never use blades, flailing devices,
wire, or rope on this product. Do not use any
attachments or accessories not recommended by
the manufacturer of this product. The use of attach-
ments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
This product will accept Craftsman _ 19.2 V lithium-ion
battery packs and Craftsman _ 19.2 V nickel-cadmium
battery packs.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's
Manual for the battery packs and chargers listed in the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
Craftsman _°19.2 V lithium-ion battery packs are designed
with features that protect the lithium-ion cells and
maximize battery life.
If the tool stops during use, release the trigger to reset
and resume operation. If the tool still does not work, the
battery needs to be recharged.
STARTING/STOPPING THE STRING TRIMMER
See Figure 4, page L
[] To start the string trimmer, push the lock-out button to
either the right or left side and pull the switch trigger.
[] To stop the string trimmer, release the switch trigger.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5, page i.
[] Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
[] Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured before
beginning operation.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5, page i.
[] Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
[] Remove the battery pack.
TELESCOPING BOOM
See Figure 6, page i.
The boom can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
[] Remove the battery pack.
[] Loosen thetelescoping boom coupler byturning it coun-
terclockwise. Slide the boom to the desired position.
[] Tighten the coupler by turning clockwise. Make sure the
boom issecurely tightened before reinstalling the battery
pack.
ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 7, page ii.
The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.
[] Remove the battery pack.
[] Set the trimmer on a flat surface and turn the knob coun-
terclockwise to loosen the handle.
[] For trimming, adjust the handle upward.
[] For edging, adjust the handle downward.
[] Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely
tightened before reinstalling the battery pack.
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