172.74815 CHARGE BATTERY BEFORE FIRST USE CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A Visit our Craftsman® website: • WARRANTY • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST Warranty............................................................................................ Page 2 Safety Symbols ................................................................................... Page 3 Safety Instructions................................................................................ Pages 4-10 Unpacking........................................................................................ Page 11 Description......................................................................................... Pages 12-14 Assembly and Adjustments .................................................................. Pages 14-20 Operation.............................................................................................. Pages 20-25 Maintenance ......................................................................................... Pages 26 Accessories................................................................................................ Pages 26-27 Parts List............................................................................................. Pages 28-29 TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDWACKER _ CORDLESS TRIMMER If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, RETURN ITTO ANY SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET INTHE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT. This warranty does not include expendable parts such as cutting line, lamps, batteries, bits, blades, or bonnets. If this Craftsman product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Z_ WARNING: Some dust created by using lawn and garden power tools contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings DO NOT by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. manual, including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION", BEFORE using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed i Z_ WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions in this below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SYMBOL MEANING Z_ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER,WARNING,OR CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. Failure to obey this safety warning WiLL result in death or serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or [ AWARNING } serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. CAUTION {z_ | Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal J injury to yourself or others or property damage. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES These inform user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if not followed. Each message is preceded by the word "NOTE:" as in the example below: NOTE: are not Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructionsfollowed. WEAR YOUR z_WARNING: The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full-face shield when needed.We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets. _NARNING: if correctly used, this cordless trimmer is an easy to handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe work, ALWAYS strictly comply with the safety rules that are contained in this manual. /!X WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this manual before using this cordless trimmer. Failure to follow al...