Craftsman 172.74815 User Manual 2

Operator’s Manual

12-in. 18 Volt

Weedwacker Cordless Trimmer

Model No. 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: www.craftsman.com

• WARRANTY

• SAFETY

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• MAINTENANCE

• PARTS LIST

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY SYMBOLS

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 IT TO ANY SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE 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

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.

WARNING:

manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION”, BEFORE using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL MEANING

CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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:

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR

BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions in this

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 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 MAY result in personal injury to yourself or others or property damage. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING:

contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Some dust created by using lawn and garden power tools

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.

WARNING:

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.

WARNING:

before using this cordless trimmer. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

WARNING:

battery pack into this trimmer until the following instructions have been read and understood.

if correctly used, this cordless trimmer is an easy to handle and

BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this manual

To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, DO NOT install

WORK AREA SAFETY

1. ALWAYS avoid dangerous conditions. DO NOT use in wet or damp areas or expose to rain.

2. DO NOT operate in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Electric tools create sparks which may ignite dust or fumes.

3. ALWAYS keep bystanders and visitors at a safe distance while operating a trimmer. NEVER allow children near the tool. Flying objects can injure anyone in the area.

4. CHILDPROOF your tools with padlocks and master switches. Lock tools away when not in use. This trimmer is not a toy.

5. DO NOT use trimmer at night. ALWAYS make sure you have adequate lighting.

6. BEFORE using the trimmer, remove any stones, sticks, debris or objects that could be entangled in or thrown by the trimmer.

PERSONAL SAFETY cont.

5. USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields or full face shield, proper work shoes with rubber non-slip soles, heavy-duty non-slip rubber gloves and dust mask or respirator and hearing protection. Hard hat should be used for appropriate conditions.

6. DO NOT overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY

WARNING:

operating this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

1. DO NOT use the tool if switch does not turn it “On” or “Off”. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

2. DISCONNECT the battery before making any adjustments, changing cutting line, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

3. STORE idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons. Children MUST NOT operate the tool. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

4. MAINTAIN tools with care. ALWAYS keep cutting tools clean and in good working order.

5. CHECK for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

6. USE ONLY cutting line that is recommended for this trimmer. Cutting line that may be suitable for one trimmer may become hazardous when used on another trimmer.

BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before

PERSONAL SAFETY

WARNING:

BEING THROWN, which can result in personal injury or property damage. ALWAYS use proper safety equipment.

1. KNOW your tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the cordless trimmer’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

2. STAY ALERT, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating this tool.

3. DO NOT use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating this tool may result in serious personal injury.

4. DRESS properly. Wear rubber gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear when working outdoors. DO NOT operate lawn and garden tools when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear long pants and long sleeves to protect your legs and arms. Trimmers can pick up objects such as rocks and send them flying at fast speeds. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

The operation of any trimmer can result in FOREIGN OBJECTS

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING:

operating this cordless trimmer. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charging stand for the battery pack. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

1. Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of

any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

2. Use battery pack only with charging stand listed.

MODEL 71-74815

BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before

CHARGING STAND BATTERY PACK CGT 183UA-48 (C1817A005)

CGT 183 UA-42 (WA3127)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont.

3. Do not abuse the cord on the charging stand. Never carry the charging stand by its

power cord. Never pull the power cord to remove the charging stand from the power outlet. Damage to the cord or charging stand could occur and create an electric shock hazard. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V.......................................................................Volts

A......................................................................Amps

Hz....................................................................Hertz

W.....................................................................Watts

min..................................................................Minutes

....................................................................Alternating current

..................................................................Direct current

no ....................................................................No-load speed

....................................................................Class II construction, Double Insulated

RPM………………………............................. . .Revolutions per minute

SPM…...........................…………………….....Strokes per minute

OPM………………..........................………..... Orbits per minute

....................................................................Indicates danger, warning or caution.

It means attention! Your safety is involved.

SERVICE SAFETY

1. If any part of this trimmer is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; or should any component fail to perform properly: SHUT OFF the power switch

and remove the trimmer plug from the power source and have the missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation.

2. Tool service should be performed at a Sears Parts and Repair Center. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

3. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS TRIMMERS

1. KNOW your cordless trimmer. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury.

2. CAUTION: DO NOT have the battery pack installed in the trimmer when not in use.

3. DO NOT use trimmer without adequate lighting. ALWAYS make sure that you can see what you are trimming and edging.

4. Use trimmer ONLY when grass and weeds are dry.

5. ALWAYS remove objects such as stones, sticks, and debris from the trimming/edging path that could become entangled in, or thrown by, the trimmer.

6. ALWAYS hold the trimmer by both the main rear handle and the auxiliary handle for greater control and balance. NEVER reach under the safety guard.

SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS TRIMMERS cont.

DO NOT grasp or touch the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the trimmer.

8. DO NOT FORCE the trimmer. Do not try to cut more than what the trimmer is designed for. It will do a better job with less chance of injury when used at the rate for which it is designed.

KEEP the handle dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Use a clean cloth when cleaning.

DO NOT use solvents, brake fluids, gasoline, or other petroleum products to clean the trimmer. They can damage plastic parts.

10. NEVER, for any reason, touch the cutting line or other moving parts during use.

11. When changing cutting line spool be careful of the line cutter on the guard. Cutter is sharp and can cause injury (see page 17, Fig. 5a)

12. KEEP guard in place and in good working order. Keep guard positioned between you and cutting line. Keep hands and feet away from cutting line.

13.

ALWAYS store the trimmer indoors with battery pack removed when not in use. It should

be stored in a dry place, high up or locked in a place that is out of the reach of children.

14. Cordless tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they

are always in operating condition when the battery pack is installed. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery operated tool or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious

personal injury.

15. Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possible injury.

16.

Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Never use a battery pack or charging

stand

17. such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.

18. Do not charge battery in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.

19. For best results, your battery should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 80°F. Do not store battery outside or in vehicles.

20. Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If

liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water,

then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them

with clean

Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

21. ALWAYS use only the cutting line provided with your trimmer or sold by Sears. Use of any other cutting line may create a hazardous situation.

22. ALWAYS keep ventilation openings clear of debris.

that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery pack is

subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery pack immediately.

Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the presence of a source of ignition,

water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.

SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS TRIMMERS cont.

23. BEFORE using the trimmer, remove any stones, sticks, debris or objects that could be entangled in or thrown by the trimmer.

24. NYLON CUTTING LINE Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.

25.

THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION. Use care when trimming around

screens and flowers and other objects that you DO NOT want damaged or cut.

26. KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY at a safe distance from the work area, especially children.

27. MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet away.

IMPORTANT WARNING: When this tool is being used as a trimmer or edger, stones and other objects can

be thrown out at high speed by the line. The tool and guard are designed to help reduce the danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken.

TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound or ricochet injury, always work away from any solid objects such as walls, steps, large stones, landscape bricks, timbers, trees, etc. Use extreme care when working close to solid objects and when necessary edge or trim by hand.

WARNING:

contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Compounds in fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:

• Work in a well-ventilated area

• Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING:

trimmer has completely stopped. The trimmer's cutting line will continue to rotate for a few seconds after it is switched off.

Some dust particles created by lawn and garden tools

NEVER reach under the trimmer (cutting line area) until

SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGING STAND

WARNING:

follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious personal injury.

NOTE: Before using battery charging stand, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charging stand, battery pack, and trimmer using battery pack, to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to

SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGING STAND cont.

CAUTION:

that was supplied with this trimmer when charging the battery pack. The use of any other battery charging stand could damage the battery pack, and create a hazardous condition.

CAUTION:

charging stand and battery pack, charge only the specifically designated battery pack that was included with this trimmer and charging stand. Charging other types of battery packs may cause them to burst, causing personal injury and damage.

1. Do not use the battery charging stand outdoors or expose to wet or damp

conditions. Water entering charging stand will increase the risk of electric shock.

2. Use of an attachment with this battery charging stand that is not recommended may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

3. Do not abuse the cord on the battery charging stand. Never carry the charging stand by its power cord. Never pull the power cord to remove the charging stand from the power outlet. Damage to the cord or charging stand could occur and create an electric shock hazard. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

4. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in

contact with sharp edges or moving parts, heat, oil, or otherwise subjected to

damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which could cause injury,

and damage to the cord which could result in electric shock.

5. Keep cord and charging stand away from heat to prevent damage to housing or

internal parts.

6. Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals which can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

7. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure: a) That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those on the charging stand, b) That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition, and c) That you use a proper extension cord. ONLY use cords listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Other extension cords can cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and overheating of charging stand. An AWG (American Wire Gauge) size of at least 14-gauge is recommended for

an extension cord of 25-ft. or less in length. Use 12-gauge for an extension cord of 50-ft.

Extension cords100-ft. or longer are not recommended.

8. INSPECT tool cords for damage. Do not operate charging stand with a damaged cord, which could cause shorting and electric shock. Have damaged tool cords repaired at a Sears Service Center.

9. Do not operate charging stand if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or other wise damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized serviceman for electrical check to determine if the charging stand is in good working order.

USE ONLY the specifically designated battery charging stand

To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the battery

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