2. Press and hold the release button (Fig.12). 3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the coupler (Fig.12). Coupler Release Button Fig. 12 WARNING: To avoid serious injury and damage to the unit, shut off the unit before removing or installing attachments. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level ( p.] 2). 2. Turn switch to ON position (Fig.] 4). NOTE: If your unit is equipped wi

• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting. • Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children. • Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions. (p.19) • Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you l

5. Cut from left to right whenever possible. Cutting to the right improves the unit's cutting efficiency and clippings are thrown away from the operator. 6. To produce a smoothly trimmed area, move the trimmer in and out of the area being cut with constant speed and height. 7. Use only the tip of the cutting line to do the trimming, especially near walls and fences. Trimming with the side of the cutting line may overload the motor, wear out the line faster, and break the line more often. 8. DO N

Whilegentlypullingonthecuttingline, pressthespool(bumphead)untilthe linereleases.the Ifthejamiscleared, spoolshouldspinfreeashortdistance andthelinewilladvance. Iftheunitcontinues tojamorwill notspinfreely,call800-539-6455. Failuretostoptheunitwhenthe lineisjammedwiltcauseexcessive batterydrainagemotor andshortenlife (overheating). FuseReplacement Toreplacethefuse,youmustfirstremovethelineguardfrom thetrimmer.thelinetrimmer Turnattachmentdown.the upsideAlignarrowontheedgingwheelwiththe arrowonth

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(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

It is NOT necessary to keep the thumb switch pushed forward during use. CAUTION: . Safety Before using this product, read this manual and follow . Assembly all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. . Operation " Maintenance . Espaffol . Fran.ais Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. rev. 040908 Warranty ..................................................................................................... 2 Safety Instructions .............................................

. • Keep cord away from heat, o11,sharp edges, and moving blades. • Wear nonskid footwear. 8 _i, WARNING: When servicinguse only identical Craftsman replacementparts. Useofany other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. SHARPENING THE CUTTER BLADE See Figure 10. • Allowyourhedge trimmertocometo a stopwith the cutterbladeandguardpositionedasshownin Figure 10. This will allow clearance for the file between cutterteeth and guard teeth. CUTLERBLADE GUARD Fig. 10 • Disconnect Hedge Trimm

A ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este producto. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Tel_fono de atenci6n al consumidor: 1-800-932-3188 Sears Brands Management Corporation, 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: Visite el sitio web de Craftsman: Save this manual for future reference C 988000-012 Guarde este manual para futuras consulta 3-9-10 (REV:02) ENGLISH [] Warranty

E1 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • ESPANOL, P. E1 Operator’s Manual ® 2-in-1 PLUS ELECTRIC TRIMMER / BLOWER WEEDWACKER® Model No. 316.745400 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: 769-02184A RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: When using the unit, you must follow the safety rules. Please read these instructions before operating the unit