Craftsman 15198837 Owner’s Manual
OPERATOR′S MANUAL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
60V MAX* LITHIUM-ION
CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMER
Model No. 151.98837
Modelo no 151.98837
CAUTION:
operator's manual before using this product.
PRECAUCIÓN:
comprender el manual antes de utilizar este producto.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.craftsman.com
Visite el sitio Web de Craftsman: www.craftsman.com
Used under license Usado bajo licencia
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y
Save this manual for future reference
Conserve este manual para futura referencia.
* Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without workload) is 60 volts.
Nominal working voltage is 54 volts.
* La tensión inicial máxima de la batería (medida sin carga) es 60 voltios.
La tensión de trabajo nominal es 54 volts.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLA DE CONTENIDOS
ENGLISH
■ Warranty .................................................................... 2
■ Important Safety Instructions..................................3-4
■ Symbols .................................................................. 5-6
■ Features ..................................................................... 7
■ Assemly...................................................................8-9
■ Battery Pack and Charger ....................................9-11
■ Operation ............................................................12-14
■ Care and Maintenance ............................................ 15
■ Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal ................... 16
■ Troubleshooting ....................................................... 17
■ Illustrated Parts List ............................................18-19
■ Figure Numbers (Illustrations) ..................................i-v
WARRANTY
CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR FOUR YEARS from the date of sale, this power tool is warranted against defects in material or
workmanship.
FOR TWO YEARS from the sale date a supplied battery pack or charger is warranted against material or
workmanship defects.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective product will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page:
www.craftsman.com/warranty
This warranty does not cover the trimmer line spool or spool cover, which are expendable parts that can
wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another
person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, re and/or serious
personal injury:
■ Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
■ Do not allow children or untrained
individuals to use this unit.
■ Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
■ Do not handle plugs or tools with wet
hands.
■ Never allow children to operate the
equipment. Never allow adults to operate the
equipment without proper instruction.
■ Always wear safety glasses with side
shields. Everyday glasses have only impact
resistant lenses. They are NOT safety
glasses. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of eye injury. Use a face mask if
operation is dusty.
■ Wear eye protection when operating this
product. Secure long hair above shoulder
level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
■ Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
■ Do not operate in poor lighting.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from any
moving part.
■ Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all
body parts away from openings and moving
parts.
■ Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves.
Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could
get caught in moving parts of the machine or
its motor.
■ Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool
for your application. The correct tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it
is designed.
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■ Do not operate the equipment while
barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar
lightweight footwear. Wear protective
footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder
level to prevent entanglement in any moving
parts.
■ Keep rm footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of
balance.
■ Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
■ Do not use tools if switch does not turn it
on or off. Any tools that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
■ Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at
least 50 ft. away.
■ Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
■ Do not operate in poor lighting.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from any
moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
■ Do not put any object into openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked; keep openings
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may
reduce air ow.
■ Exercise care in handling batteries in
order not to short the battery with conducting
materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.
The battery or conductor may overheat and
cause burns.
■ Use only with Craftsman model 71.9883 or
71.98838 60V Lithium-ion battery packs.
■ Do not operate charger with a damaged
cord or plug, which could cause shorting
and electric shock. If damaged, immediately
discontinue use. Replace the charger with the
identical unit as listed in the Parts List of this
manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, do not store outside or in vehicles.
■ Under extreme usage or temperature
conditions, battery leakage may occur. If
liquid comes in contact with your eyes, ush
them with clean water for at least 10 minutes,
then seek immediate medical attention.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury. Check the work area
before each use. Remove all objects such as
rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or line which
can be thrown or become entangled in the
machine.
■ Use only identical manufacturer’s
replacement parts and accessories. Use of
any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
■ For residential use only.
■ Store idle appliances - When not in use,
grass trimmer should be stored indoors in a
dry, locked place out of the reach of children.
■ Do not point the grass trimmer in the
direction of people or pets.
■ Never run the unit without the proper
equipment attached. Always ensure the
safety guard is installed.
■ Maintain tools with care. Keep fan areas
clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for proper maintenance. Do not
attempt to clear clogs from tools without rst
unplugging it or removing the battery.
■ To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not
expose to rain, do not use on wet surfaces.
Store indoors.
CHILD SAFETY
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not aware of the presence of children.
■ Keep children out of the working area and
under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
■ Do not allow children under the age of 14
to operate this grass trimmer. Children who
are 14 years of age and older must read and
understand the operating instructions and
safety rules in this manual and must be
trained and supervised by a parent.
■ Stay alert and turn the grass trimmer off if a
child or any other person enters the working
area.
■ Look behind and down for small children
before and while cutting backwards.
■ Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other
objects that may obscure your view of a
child who may run into the path of the grass
trimmer.
WARNING!
Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and
NOTE:
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
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SYMBOLS
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
/min Per Minute
Alternating Current Type of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
min Minute Time
Lithium-Ion Battery
Recycling
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read The Operator’s
Manual
Eye and Hearing
Protection
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per
minute
Designates that this tool is in compliance with
Lithium-Ion battery recycling program requirements
To reduce the risk of injury user must read and
understand the operator’s manual before using this
product.
Always wear the eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
Keep Away From Water
Keep Away From Fire
Heat Alert
Recycle Symbol
Do not dispose of battery packs in rivers or immerse
in water.
Do not dispose of battery packs in re. They will
explode or leak and cause injury.
Do not expose battery packs to heat in excess of
60ºC.
This product uses lithium-ion batteries. Local, state,
or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in
ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority
for information regarding available recycling and/or
disposal options.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk
associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
SERVICE
WARNING
Service requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualied
service technician. For service, we suggest you return the product to your nearest SERVICE
CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly
and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings
and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call customer service for
assistance (1-888-331-4569).
WARNING
The operation of any power tools 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, when needed, a full face shield. We
recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses
with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Type ................................................................................................ Cordless, battery-powered
Rated No Load Speed ...................................................................................... 6900±10%/rpm
Trimming Line ..................................................... 0.080" (2mm) Round Dual Line, Bump Feed
Trimming Width ................................................................................................................... 14"
Unit Weight (With 2.0Ah Battery) .......................................................................9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
Weight without Battery........................................................................................7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
BATTERY
Model No .....................................................................................................................71.98833
Type ............................................................................................60V MAX* Lithium-Ion, 2.0Ah
CHARGER
Model No. .......................................................................................................... .60LFC01-ETL
Rated Input Voltage ..............................................................................................120V ~ 60Hz
Rated Output Voltage ...................................................................................................60V DC
Rated Output Current ....................................................................................................... ....2A
Charging Time from Zero to Full Charge...................................................................70 minutes
* Maximum initial battery workload voltage (measured without a workload) is 60 volts.
Nominal voltage is 54 volts.
This product could also use the 60V MAX Lithium-Ion, 5.0Ah battery. Model No. 71.98838
Ah = Amp hours
KNOW YOUR LINE TRIMMER
See Figure 1, page i
The safe use of this product requires an
understanding of the information on the
product labeling and in this operator’s manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you
are attempting. Before use of this product,
familiarize yourself with all operating features
and safety rules.
SAFETY GUARD
The trimmer includes a safety guard that
helps protect from ying debris.
SAFETY SWITCH
The safety switch prevents accidental
starting.
ROTATING SHAFT
The rotating Shaft can be locked in two
different positions for ease of use when
edging and trimming.
FOREARM PAD
See Figure 1, page i
The forearm pad is a unique feature that
functions as a fulcrum to counterbalance
the weight of the trimmer head, making the
trimmer more comfortable to use.
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ASSEMBLY
Before assembly, make
WARNING!
sure that the grass trimmer is switched off
and the battery is removed. If any parts
are damaged or missing, do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced.
Failure to heed this warning can result in
serious personal injury. Do not attempt to
modify this product or create accessories not
recommended for use with this product.
Any such alteration or modication is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
Always remove battery pack from your tool
when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use.
Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal
injury. Never operate without the proper
safety devices in place and working. Never
operate with damaged safety devices. Failure
to heed this warning can result in serious
personal injury.
ATTACH AUXILIARY HANDLE
See Figures 2-3, page ii
■ Open the locking knob on the auxiliary
handle. Rotate knob counterclockwise to
unscrew it from bolt. Remove bolt from
handle.
■ Push the auxiliary handle onto the upper
shaft. Rotate the handle so that the inside tab
ts into the ridge in the upper shaft. Be sure
that handle is in upright position on shaft.
■ Insert the bolt back into the handle and
screw bolt back into the locking knob. Do not
overtighten bolt into knob or knob will not
close.
■ Slide handle along shaft ridge to preferred
position for use. Clamp down locking knob to
secure handle to shaft.
CONNECT UPPER AND LOWER SHAFT
See Figure 4, page ii
■ Align the triangle cutout on the upper shaft
with the triangle cutout on the lower shaft.
■ Insert the upper shaft into the lower shaft
as far as it will go. The tab on the upper shaft
will t into the slot on the lower shaft.
■ Push locking collar on upper shaft forward
onto locking threads on lower shaft. Turn
collar clockwise until fully tightened to
securely fasten shafts together.
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