Craftsman 240.74817 User Manual
Operator's Manual
Convertible Cordless
18V Line Trimmer Attachment
Part No. 700995
BEFORE returning this product,
first call:
(800) 539-6455
IMPORTANT OPERATING HINT:
When starting unit, first push the
thumb switch forward and then
squeeze the control trigger. It is
NOT necessary to keep the thumb
switch pushed forward during use.
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all its Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
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Warranty ..................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 2
Operation ................................................................................................... 4
Maintenance ............................................................................................. 10
Storage ..................................................................................................... 10
Accessories .............................................................................................. 10
Service ..................................................................................................... 10
Espa_ot .................................................................................................... 12
Fran(_ais.................................................................................................... 23
Craftsman One Year Full Warranty
If this Craftsman product fails due to manufacturer's defects within one
year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other
Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement.
This warranty applies for only 90 days if this product is ever used for
commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty does not include cutting line, which is an expendable part.
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
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: Some dust created by
using power tools contains chemicals
known to the state of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING TO CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTS: Handling the cord on
this units (or cords with accessories
sold for this product) will expose you
to lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Please wash hands after handling the
cord.
CRAFTSMAN CONVERTIBLE
CORDLESS 18V TOOL SYSTEM
This product is for use only with the
Craftsman Convertible Cordless 18V
Tool System. Do not use the tool
attachments with any other system
or power source, and do not use any
tool attachment on the power handle
that is not intended for use with this
system.
WARNING: When using this tool,
basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalways
befollowedtoreducetheriskoffire,
electricshock,andpersonalinjury,
includingthefollowing:
Toreduceriskofinjury:
Beforeanyuse,besureeveryone
usingthiselectricproductreadsand
understandsallsafetyandoperation
instructionscontainedinthismanual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS and
review frequently prior to use. Store in
wall charger slot.
AVOID DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS and weather
conditions when using this tool.
DO NOT USE battery operated
appliance in the rain.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors
should be kept at a safe distance from
work area.
STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS - When
not in use, the unit should be stored
indoors in a dry location - out of reach
of children.
DON'T FORCE THE TOOL - It will do
the job better and with tess likelihood
of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL - Do not use the
tool for any job except that for which it
is intended.
KEEP HANDS AND FEET away from
cutting area.
DRESS PROPERLY = Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry. They can
be caught in moving parts. Use of
gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working out-
doors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
DON'T OVERREACH - Maintain
proper footing and balance at all times.
Use both hands to operate unit safely.
USE SAFETY GLASSES - Always
wear proper eye protection, and use a
face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE - Keep
the unit clean for best performance
and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions for service. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease,
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
- Don't carry the appliance while
holding the switch area. The unit is
shipped partly charged, and may start
inadvertently if not handled properly.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - If
any component of the appliance
experiences a hard impact, check that
no parts were damaged and verify that
the unit operates properly. Check for
misalignment or bending of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect operation.
A part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or re-placed by an
authorized service center.
STAY ALERT - Watch what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate the tool when you are tired.
DON'T GRASP MOVING LINE of the
line trimmer. Do not attempt to remove
cut material or hold material to be cut
when the line is moving. Make sure the
unit's switch is off and the battery pack
is removed before clearing or changing
line.
ATTACH LINE GUARD - Before use,
attach the line guard correctly. See
instructions on how to attach line guard
in the operation section of the line
trimmer manual. Failure to attach the
line guard may pose a risk of injury,
may cause motor damage and wilt void
the warranty.
Store these instructions by folding in
half and sliding into the slot in the back
of the walt charging rack.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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CONNECTING TOOL ATTACHMENT
TO THE POWER HANDLE
Be sure to follow the following safety
precautions when attaching and
detaching tools from the power handle.
Remove the battery from the handle
before attaching or detaching tools.
Never touch the control switches on
the power handle when attaching and
detaching tools
To attach a tool:
1. Twist the lock ring on the power
handle to the unlocked position. (see
figure 1)
Figure 2
3. Grasp the tool attachment firmly
with one hand (note, do not grasp on
a rotating part such as the auxiliary
handle), and twist the lock ring on the
power handle to the locked position
with the other hand. (see figure 3)
Figure 1
2. Insert the male end of the power
handle interface into the female socket
in the end of the tool attachment
making sure that it is firmly seated.
(see figure 2) The interface is keyed
so that it will only go together one
way. The handle and tool should go
together easily. If you experience
resistance in putting them together,
check that the keys on the handle are
properly aligned with the slots in the
tool.
Figure 3
To detach a tool:
1. Grasp the tool attachment firmly
with one hand (note, do not grasp on
a rotating part such as the auxiliary
handle), and twist the lock ring on the
power handle to the unlocked position
with the other hand. (see figure 4)
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Figure4
2.Pullthepowerhandleandtool
attachmentapart.Thepowerhandle
andtoolattachmentshouldseparate
easily.Iftheydonot,checktobe
surethatthelockringisinthefully
unlockedposition.
AttachingtheBattery
1.Aligntheribonthebatterypackwith
thecorrespondingslotintheendofthe
powerhandle.(seefigure5)
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Figure 5
2. Insert the battery fully into the
handle making sure that the spring-
loaded buttons on each side of the
battery pack snap into place in the
handle.
Removing the Battery
1. Depress the spring-loaded
buttons on both sides of the battery
simultaneously. (see figure 6)
Figure 6
2. Pull the battery pack straight out
from the handle.
To turn the tool on:
1. Grip the control grip firmly with one
hand and grip the auxiliary handle on
the tool attachment (if provided) with
the other hand.
2. Push the switch that your thumb
rests on straight forward; this is the
safety release. (see figure 7)
Figure 7
3. While holding the switch under your
thumb in the forward position, use your
fingers to pull upward on the control
trigger. (see figure 8) This will energize
the tool and allow you to do your work.
It is NOT necessary to keep pressure
on the thumb switch after the tool has
started.
Please note that the tool will not start
if the lock ring is not in the fully locked
position.
Figure8
line trimmer stalls or stops turning
unexpectedly, release the control
trigger immediately. If, after verifying
that the line head turns freely, the line
trimmer does not restart, check the
fuse to see if it needs replacing. See
the section on replacing the fuse. Only
replace the fuse with the same type 15
Amp fuse.
LINE TRIMMER/EDGER
OPERATION
To turn the tool off:
1. Release the control trigger and the
tool will turn off. The thumb switch wilt
return to the rear position to prevent
accidental re-starting of the tool.
The power handle can be operated
in two positions, normal and inverted,
depending on the work you are trying
to do. Depending on work position,
both thumb switch or control trigger
wilt release safety or activate tool, so it
is not necessary to contort your hand
when using the power handle in the
inverted position. (see figure 9)
Figure 9
ATTACH LINE GUARD PRIOR TO
USE - Attach the line guard to the
trimmer housing by first aligning both
of the side tabs with the slots in the
trimmer housing. Next, press firmly on
the rear of the guard until it is firmly
seated against the trimmer housing.
Important - Rotate the edging wheel
until the arrow on the wheel lines up
exactly with the arrow on the underside
of the line guard.
Now, insert the provided screw through
the hole in the edging wheel and into
the exposed hole in the black housing.
Tighten in place with a screwdriver.
(see figure 10) When the screw is
properly installed and tightened, the
head of the screw will be recessed and
the edging wheel should rotate freely.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The line trimmer attachment
incorporates a fuse which will protect
the line trimmer in the event of an
overload or prolonged stall. The fuse
will cause the tool to stop operating
if an overload condition exists. If the
Figure 10
Important:The line guard
incorporates an automatic line cut-
off blade, which keeps the cutting
line trimmed to the proper length.
Remove the protective tape from
this blade before first use.
TRIMMING TECHNIQUES
Maintain proper balance at all times.
Keep hand away from moving line.
Wear eye protection when using the
unit. Hold the line trimmer firmly when
starting and operating. (see figure 11)
line - While the unit is running, gently
tap the line head against the ground
until the cutting line advances to the
cut-off blade. Excess line will be cut
off automatically to maintain proper
length.
To lengthen the life of the string spool,
do not bump feed by tapping the line
head on concrete or asphalt.
LAWN AND FLOWERBED EDGING
Holding the front handle, rotate the rest
of the unit to bring the edging wheel
into position. (see figure 12)
Figure 11
WEED AND LAWN TRIMMING
The unit works best with dry grass, but
it can be used safely in wet grass due
to the tow voltage design.
A long sweeping cutting motion will get
the greatest amount of trimming per
charge.
Watch out for foreign objects in the
grass. Avoid trimming near wiring
or other objects that could become
tangled in the rotation of the string
head.
Always inspect area to be trimmed
for objects that could be damaged or
tangled during trimming.
During normal operation, the cutting
line wilt wear down and need to be
advanced to its full cutting length.
Advance (bump feed) the cutting
Figure 12
Locate the edging wheel along the
surface to be edged. (see figure 13)
Figure 13
Slowly let the line trimmer roll along
the edge of the lawn with the roller
guide wheel supporting the weight of
the unit. Stop periodically to advance
the cutting line.
When edging an area for the first
time,youwillformagrooveinthe
ground.Formingthegroovemay
requirespecialattentionandfrequent
lineadvancement.Afterthegroove
isformedthefirsttime,regular
maintenanceiseasy.
Foroptimumresults,regularlyrotate
thelineheaddownandbumpfeedto
advancestring.
Watchoutforforeignobjects.
CHANGINGTHECUTTINGLINE
WARNING:Topreventinjury,keep
handsawayfromtriggersduring
reloading.
USEONLY0.080" DIAMETER NON=
METALLIC CUTTING LINE.
Tabs are located on each side of the
line spool cover. Press both tabs on
the line head cover and remove cover
by pulling upward. It may be easier to
press in one tab at a time. After the
tabs are pushed in, lift the spool out of
the housing and put spring in a safe
place. (see figure 14)
baseofthespool.
Evenlyandtightlywindthespoolinthe
directionshownonthebottomofthe
spool.
Continuewindinguntilthelineisjust
belowtherim,thencutthelinewith
scissors.
Donotoverfill.Overfillingcancause
jams.
Holdthelinesoitdoesnotunwind;
insertthecutendthroughtheeyeletin
thelineheadhousing.Donotextend
morethan2"oflineoutsidetheline
headhousing.(seefigure15)
Figure 15
Now replace the spring and spool,
making sure that the line is not caught
under the spool.
Re-install the line head cover.
If more than 2" of line is extended
outside the line head, cut the excess
off before turning on the trimmer.
Figure 14
Remove and discard any remaining
cutting line in the spool.
Clean all debris from inside the line
head assembly.
Holding the end of the line, insert 1/4"
of the tip into the small hole at the
Clearing Jams
CAUTION: To prevent injury, keep
hands away from trigger during
clearing of jams. To prevent injury,
do not use the line trimmer with a
damaged line head assembly.
Inspect cutting line and spool and clear
away debris.
Unwrap the spool several turns and
inspect the line for damage.
Cut away damaged line and discard.
Inspectthelineheadassemblyfor
cracksordamage.
Whilegentlypullingonthecuttingline,
pressthespool(bumphead)untilthe
linereleases.Ifthejamiscleared,the
spoolshouldspinfreeashortdistance
andthelinewilladvance.
Iftheunitcontinuestojamorwill
notspinfreely,call800-539-6455.
Failuretostoptheunitwhenthe
lineisjammedwiltcauseexcessive
batterydrainageandshortenmotorlife
(overheating).
FuseReplacement
Toreplacethefuse,youmust
firstremovethelineguardfrom
thetrimmer.Turnthelinetrimmer
attachmentupsidedown.Alignthe
arrowontheedgingwheelwiththe
arrowonthelineguard.Removethe
screwthatisexposedintheholein
theedgingwheelwithastandard
screwdriver.Removetheguardby
pullingawayfromthetrimmerhousing.
Withthelineguardremoved,remove
thescrewshowninfigure16fromthe
taboftheredfusecoverontheright
sideofthetrimmerhousing.
Figure17
Pullthefusestraightoutoftheholder.
Replacethefusewiththesametype
15ampminiautofuse.Pushthefuse
holderbackintothetrimmerhousing.
Replacetheredfusecoverbyfirst
insertingthetabatthetopofthecover
intothehousingandthensecuringitin
placewiththescrewthatyouremoved
previously.Attachthelineguardtothe
trimmerhousing(seethesectionon
attachingthelineguard).
CAUTION:Neveroperatethetrimmer
withoutthelineguardattached.
WALLBRACKET
Mountthewallbracketsecurelyto
thewall;attachwithscrewstoawall
stud.Theuseofwallboardanchors
isNOTrecommended.Placethetool
attachmentinthewaltbracketas
shownforconvenientstorage.(see
figure18)
Figure16
Removetheredcoverandsetaside.
Pullthefuseholderoutfrominside
thehousingandunsnapitscoveras
showninfigure17.
Figure18
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WARNING: Always remove the battery
when performing any maintenance on
the power handle or a tool attachment
that is connected to the power handle.
WARNING: Always keep hands away
from the triggers when performing
maintenance on the power handle.
LUBRICATION - No periodic
lubrication of the line trimmer
attachment is required.
CLEANING OF PLASTIC PARTS
=Use only a dry brush or a cloth
with warm water and mild soap to
clean plastic parts. Many household
cleaners contain chemicals which
could damage the plastic. Never use
gasoline, turpentine, paint thinner or
similar fluids. Never spray-wash tool
or immerse in water. Water or liquid
inside the tool can cause serious
damage to the unit.
DROPPING THE UNiT - If you drop
the unit, carefully inspect it for any
damage before using it again. Have
the unit professionally repaired if
damage has occurred.
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TEMPERATURE = Temperature
extremes limit the useful life of the
battery. The best storage place is one
that is cool and dry. Store the tool
away from direct sunlight, heating
pipes, furnaces, etc. Do not store
where temperatures go below +40 F or
above +120 F.
PREVENTING CORROSION =
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals
contain compounds that greatly
accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do
not store the appliance on or adjacent
to fertilizers or chemicals.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS - For
optimum cutting results and the
assurance of top performance, it
is recommended that only Sears
Craftsman replacement blades and
cutting line be used.
WARNING: Use only Craftsman
accessories and replacement parts
available from Sears. Use of non-
Craftsman accessories could be
hazardous. Call 1-800-366-PART.
BATTERY RECYCLING =To preserve
natural resources, please recycle or
dispose of this product's NICKEL-
CADMIUM (NiCd) BATTERY
properly. Local, state and federal laws
prohibit disposal of NiCd batteries
in ordinary trash. The manufacturer
is a participant in the Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC)
recycling program. We have paid
a fee to allow for these batteries to
be properly disposed of via a RBRC
collection site (various retailers are
also RBRC participants). Please call
the RBRC toll free number at (800)
822-8837 or visit the RBRC web site
at www.rbrc.com to find a battery
collection center near you.
If you see any condition that may
affect safe operation, or if you have
any questions, contact our customer
service number at:
1-800=539=6455
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