Craftsman Weedwacker Cordless Trimmer 172.71816 Operator'S Manual Download

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CAUTION:

Read, understand and follow all

Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this

Manual before using this product.

Operator’s Manual

Lithium-ION

18-Volt 12-in.

Weedwacker

Cordless

Trimmer

Model No. 172.71816

CHARGE BATTERY

BEFORE FIRST USE

Sears Brands Management Corporation,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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products

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WARRANTY

• SAFETY

• UNPACKING

• DESCRIPTION

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• MAINTENANCE

• ESPAÑOL

Summary of Contents for Weedwacker Cordless Trimmer 172.71816

Page 1: ...t Operator s Manual Lithium ION 18 Volt 12 in Weedwacker Cordless Trimmer Model No 172 71816 CHARGE BATTERY BEFORE FIRST USE Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 See the full line of Craftsman products at craftsman com WARRANTY SAFETY UNPACKING DESCRIPTION ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE ESPAÑOL ...

Page 2: ...nderstand all safety instructions in this manual including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER WARNING and CAUTION before using this rotary tool Failure to follow all instructions listed in this manual may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates DANGER WARNING OR CAUTION May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pi...

Page 3: ...ing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothing or long hair can be caught in moving parts SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont 5 WARNING BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before operating this tool Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY WARNING BE SURE to re...

Page 4: ... 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 F...

Page 5: ...s condition CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the battery charger and battery pack charge only the specifically designated battery pack that was included with this trimmer and charger Charging other types of battery packs may cause them to burst causing personal injury and damage SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGER cont 1 Do not use the battery charger outdoors or expose to we...

Page 6: ...nded function Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced at a Sears Service center 6 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If someone borrows this tool make sure they have...

Page 7: ...nate Slide the battery pack into the charger base to make the connections and the red light will illuminate to show charging has started The red light will switch to green which means the battery is full and charging is completed Then press the battery pack release button and remove your battery pack Your battery pack is now ready for use 6 Ergonomically Designed Rear Handle for maximum control an...

Page 8: ...t until the battery is fully charged ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS cont 15 NOTE Within the warranty period if the charger LED lights do not operate properly or the charger does not charge the battery pack return the charger and battery pack to your nearest Sears Store or other Craftsman outlet for free replacement NOTE A hot battery pack only occurs when prolonged continuous use of your trimmer causes the ...

Page 9: ...SEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS cont 17 INSTALLING THE SAFETY GUARD Figs 5 and 5a INSTALLING THE EDGE GUIDE WHEELS Fig 6 1 Remove the battery pack from the trimmer 2 Turn the trimmer s motor housing head over to provide access to underside base of the head by the cutting line spool 3 Locate the single screw in the base of the head and remove the screw 4 Insert the edge of the safety guard into the slot along t...

Page 10: ...nt 19 WARNING To avoid injury ALWAYS remove the battery from the trimmer BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or making any adjustments WARNING BEFORE connecting the battery pack to your trimmer BE SURE you are not pressing in on the trigger switch Failure to do so could result in accidental start up which may cause serious personal injury ADJUSTING THE CUTTING ANGLE Fig 9 Your trimmer ...

Page 11: ... 11a and 11b 1 Remove the battery pack from the trimmer 2 Pull bottom collar down and rotate top shaft rear handle and auxiliary handle 180 3 Release bottom collar to lock shaft in place Fig 11 Fig 12 Fig 11a Fig 11b Fig 10 Pull bottom collar down Rotate top shaft release bottom collar to lock Use as edger Use as trimmer OPERATION cont 21 When trimming cut from left to right for cutting efficiency...

Page 12: ... the trimmer or making any adjustments OPERATION cont 23 For easy spool replacement we recommend using Craftsman 85937 replacement spool equipped with 0 065 cutting line It is factory wound for maximum reliability 1 Remove the battery pack from the trimmer 2 Press the release tabs on the spool head cover and remove cover pulling it straight off of spool 3 Lift the spool out of the spool housing 1 ...

Page 13: ...u begin trimming only use the appropriate type of cutting line 25 MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES WARNING To avoid injury ALWAYS turn trimmer off and disconnect the battery from the trimmer BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or making any adjustments WARNING To avoid damage or electric shock DO NOT use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic housing or plastic components Certain househol...

Page 14: ...d jewelry could result in a serious burn To obtain the longest possible battery life we suggest the following 1 Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use For battery storage longer than 30 days Store the battery pack where the temperature is more than 40 F but less than 105 F Store battery packs in a fully charged condition Charge the battery every 2 month...

Page 15: ...Tapping Screw Screw Swivel Cover Nut Compression Spring Lock Button Clamping Plate Screw Washer Assembly Charger Coiled Cable Telescope Tube Locking Ring Screw Switch Left Right Handle 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 7 18 1 1 2 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Parts No Part Description Qty CGT184LU 38 CGT184LU 39 CGT184LU 40 CGT184LU 41 CGT184LU 42 CGT184LU 43 CGT184LU 44 CGT184LU 45 CGT184LU 46 CGT184LU 47 CGT184LU 48 CGT1...

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