Instruction Manual JCRRF'rSMHN'J 12" TRIMMER/EDGER Model 900.74522 • Safety & CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List • EspaSol Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman Form No. 244468-00 NOV. '02 Printed in U.S.A.
Switc Cord Retainer Auxiliary Conve_ion Handle_ Bu_on 5uard Edge FULL Hub & Cap ONE YEAR If this Craftsman WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRiMMER/EDGER product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to have it replaced free of charge. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United State_.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will clothing or jewelry. They can be caught operate properly and perform its in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial, non-skid footwear are intended function. Check for alignment of recommended when working outdoors. moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• The guard must be installed before trimming or edging - if not, the motor will overheat. • When replacing the line, use .065" diameter ROUND line - otherwise the unit may not function properly. • Angle tool slightly (5 ° to 10") when trimming. • Always use the cord retainer. • Wear long pants and substantial footwear to protect yourself from injury caused by flying debds. This is especially important when edging with the appliance.
O O @ O \ - L00LLN6 TAB LINE FEED AS you use the trimmer, the string will get shorter due to wear. Gently bump the hub on the ground and the line will feed. & CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. &CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any wire, cord, or string-like objects which could become entangled in the rotating line or spool. Be particularly careful to avoid any wire which might be bent outwardly into the path of the tool, such as barbs at the base of a chain link fence. 0 1.
CUTTING LINE Your trimmer uses .065" (1.65 mm) diameter, ROUND nylon line to cut grass and weeds quickly and easily. During use, the tip of the nylon line will become frayed and worn. Bump the hub gently on the ground for a fresh feed of line. Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if the cutting or edging is done along sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut. SPOOL OR LINE REPLACEMENT 1. Unplug the trimmer. 2.
REWINDING SPOOL Use .065" diameter ROUND line only. Do not use heavier gauge line; it will overload motor and cause overheating. 1. Insert line end about 118" into the spool hole as shown in Figures 15 and 16. 2. Snugly and evenly wind the line onto the spool in the direction of the arrow on the spool until the line builds up to the notches in the spool rim (Figure 17). Do not overfill spool. The spool holds about 20 feet of line. 3. Proceed to step 5 of =Spool or Line Replacement".