'S MA NANUAL DEL OPERADOR ® 15-.inch STRING TRIMMER 15-pulgadas RECORTADORA DE HILO MODEL NO. 138.98982 NOMERO DE MODELO 138.98982 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. ADVERTENOIA: Para reducir el desgo de lesiones, el usuado debe Beer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este producto.
ENGLISH ESPAI_IOL [] Warranty ...................................................................... 2 [] Garantia secci6n ingl6s ......................................... [] Introduction ................................................................. 2 [] Introducci6n secci6n ingl6s .................................... [] Important Safety Instructions ................................. 3-5 [] Instrucciones de seguridad importantes ................ [] Symbols .............................
[] To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool WARNING! When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS [] For safe operation, read and instructions before using this all safety instructions. Failure instructions listed below, can understand all product. Follow to follow all safety result in serious personal injury.
[] Avoid Accidental Start - Do not carry plugged in appliance with finger on trigger. Be sure the switch trigger is not engaged before plugging in. [] Do not use tool if switch trigger does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch trigger is dangerous and must be repaired. [] Disconnect appliance from power source before storing, servicing, changing accessories such as the cutting line. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
PROPOSUTUON 65 Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: [] lead from lead-based paints [] crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products [] arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeanings areintendedto explainthe levelsof riskassociated withthisproduct. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING ,l_ DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. _, WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. A CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Whenworkingoutdoorswitha product,useanextension designated with"WA"onthecord'sjacket. Beforeusinganyextension cord,inspectitforlooseor exposedwiresandcutorworninsulation. _Ampere rating (on product data plate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.012.1-16.0 Cord Length WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools, or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool.
_ WARNING: Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and completely assembled could result in serious personal injury. [] Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. [] Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
THE CUTTING LiNE _, DO NOT grasp the exposed cutting line WARNING: TELESCOPING when picking up or holding the trimmer. A single 0.065-inch round cutting line is pre-installed on the trimmer. When the cutting line needs replacing, install a new pre-wound spool, Craftsman 71-99006. ADVANCING LINES See Figure 7, page ii. SHAFT See Figure 9, page ii. The shaft can be extended or shortened for ease of use. [] Unplug the string trimmer.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. A 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. LINE REPLACEMENT See Figure 15, page fi [] Unplug the string trimmer. [] Remove the spool from the line head. NOTE: Remove any old line remaining on the spool.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Strings have become stuck together due to heat 1. Unplug trimmer. Open spool retainer. Remove spool, unwind or storage time. and then rewind onto spool housing. 2. Not enough string present in spool. 2. Unplug trimmer. Open spool retainer. Remove spool and replace with new line or new spool assembly as per instructions in this manual. 3. Strings are tangled on spool 3. Unplug trimmer. Open spool cover. Remove spool. Unwind and remove tangled line.
f CRAFTSMAN 15in. STRING TRIMMER - MODEL NUMBER 138.98982 to the lower sha_'-'---_t, i .............................. To order replacement SEE BACK parts, call 1-888-331-4569. PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING i J INSTRUCTIONS 6 7 PARTS LIST Key Part No. Number Description 1 3110282-9 Front Qty.
See this section for all the figures referenced in the operator's manual.
/ / B A = Direction of rotation (sentido de ta rotaci6n) B - Best cutting area (drea de corte 6ptima) C= Hazardous cutting area (_.