Craftsman 900.74522 User Manual
Instruction Manual
CRRFTSMRir
12’^ TRIMMER/EDGER
Model 900.74522
Before using this product,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.cond/craftsman
Form No. 244468-00
NOV. ‘02 Printed in U.S.A.
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Maintenance
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TRIMMER/EDGER DIAGRAM
SEARvS WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRiMMER/EDGER
If this Craftsman 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 white this product is used in the Unite^f States.
This warranty gives you specific legaf rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WAi Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using
this too) reads and understands ali safety
instructions and other information
contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review
frequently prior to use and in instructing
others.
AWARNING: When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed
to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
iA GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ALL TOOLS
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use appliances in damp or wet
locations. Don’t use appliances in the rain.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors
should be kept at a distance from work
area.
STORE IDLE APPLIANCES
INDOORS. When not in use, appliances
should be stored indoors in dry, and
high or locked-up place - out of reach of
children.
DON’T FORCE APPLIANCE. It will do
the Job better and with less likelihood of
a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use
the appliance for any job except that for
which it is intended.
DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in moving parts. Rubber gloves and
substantial, non-skid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER
SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety
goggles or safety glasses with side
shields, complying with applicable safety
standards and, when needed, a face
shield. Also use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty. This applies to all
persons in the work area. Also use a
hard hat, hearing protection, gloves,
safety shoes and dust collection
systems when specified or required.
Safety glasses are available at a Sears
store.
' DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry
appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
> DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.'
- MAINTAIN APPLIANCE WITH CARE.
Keep cutting edge sharp and clean fdr
best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect appliance cord penodically and if
damaged, have it repaired by a qualified
service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease.
• DISCONNECT APPLIANCES.
Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply when not in use, before servicing,
and when changing accessories such as
blades and the like.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Don't carry piugged-in appliance with
finger on switch. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.
• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER (GFCl) protection
should be provided on the circuits or
outlets to be used for the gardening
appliance. Receptacles are available
having built in GFCl protection and may
be used for this measure of safety.
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do not operate
appliance when you are tired.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before
further use of the appliance, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by a qualified service facility
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
USE OF ACCESSORIES AND
ATTACHMENTS. The use of any
accessory or attachment not
recommended for use with this appliance
could be hazardous. Note: Refer to the
accessory section of this manual for
further details.
EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure
to use one heavy enough to cany the
current your product will draw. An
undersized extension cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in toss of
power and overheating. The table below
shows the correct size to use depending
on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of
disconnection of the appliance from the
extension cord during operation, use the
extension cord retainer located on the
upper trimmer/edger handle.
Minimum Gaga for Extension Cords (AWG)
120 VAC Toois
AWG
51-100
AWG AWG
16
Total Cord Length
Amp Rating AWG
More than 0
0-25 26-50
18 16
Not More than 6
More than 6
18
16
14 12
Not More than 10
More than 10
16 16
14 12
Not more than 12
More than 12
Not more than 16
14
12
Not
1 Recommended
AwARNING:
Outdoor use extension cords:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use
only with an extension cord intended for
outdoor use, such as an extension cord
of type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A. SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or
SJTOW-A.
105-150
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