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Craftsman Weedwacker Cordless Trimmer 172.71816 Operator's Manual
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Craftsman Weedwacker Cordless Trimmer 172.71816 Operator's Manual

Lithium-ion 18-volt 12-in. cordless trimmer
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Operator's Manual
Lithium-ION
18-Volt 12-in.
Weedwacker
®
Cordless
Trimmer
Model No. 172.71816
CAUTION:
Read, understand and follow all
Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this
Manual before using this product.
Sears Brands Management Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
See the full line of Craftsman
products
®
at craftsman.com
CHARGE BATTERY
BEFORE FIRST USE
• WARRANTY
• SAFETY
• UNPACKING
• DESCRIPTION
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• ESPAÑOL

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  • Page 1 Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this • UNPACKING Manual before using this product. • DESCRIPTION Sears Brands Management Corporation, • ASSEMBLY Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 • OPERATION See the full line of Craftsman products • MAINTENANCE ® at craftsman.com • ESPAÑOL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. visit the web site: www.craftsman.com This warranty does not cover the cutting-line which is an expendable part that CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. PERSONAL SAFETY cont. WARNING: if correctly used, this cordless trimmer is an easy to 5. USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a dangerous tool.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS TRIMMERS cont. 3. Do not abuse the cord on the charger. Never carry the charger by its power 7. DO NOT grasp or touch the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the cord.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGER cont. SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS TRIMMERS cont. 23. BEFORE using the trimmer, remove any stones, sticks, debris or objects that CAUTION: USE ONLY the specifically designated battery charger could be entangled in or thrown by the trimmer. that was supplied with this trimmer when charging the battery pack.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. UNPACKING (Fig. 1) SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY CHARGER cont. 1. The trimmer comes assembled except for the guard, edge guide wheels and auxiliary handle, which must be attached. 10. Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified service dealer 2.

  • Page 7: Description

    12. Automatic Line Feed when line becomes worn, the hub will automatically feed Edge Guide and trim a new length of line. Cutting Line Wheels 13. Your trimmer uses: 0.065 inch diameter twisted line. Use Craftsman 85937 automatic feed replacement spool and line. It’s factory wound for maximum reliability.

  • Page 8: Assembly And Adjustments

    ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS 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. CHARGING THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK (Fig. 3 and 3a) The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent 7.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. INSTALLING THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK (Fig. 4) INSTALLING THE SAFETY GUARD (Figs. 5 and 5a) 1. Remove the battery pack from the trimmer. Fig. 4 2. Turn the trimmer’s motor housing head over to provide access to underside base of the head by the cutting line spool.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE (Fig. 7 and 7a) ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT (Figs. 8 and 8a) The Trimmer’s Telescopic NOTE: THE AUXILIARY HANDLE MUST BE ATTACHED to the trimmer shaft Fig. 8 Fig. 8a Shaft Comes in the Collapsed before use.

  • Page 11: Operation

    ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. OPERATION cont. Fig. 10 TO USE TRIMMER FOR EDGING: TRIMMING AND EDGING (Figs. 13 and 14) Use as ROTATE REAR HANDLE AND UPPER SHAFT 180° trimmer When trimming, cut from left to right for cutting efficiency; this throws the clippings (Figs.
  • Page 12 To extend the line out to the full 12-inch cutting path, it will be For easy spool replacement we recommend using Craftsman 85937 replacement necessary to start the trimmer and completely stop the trimmer approximately spool equipped with 0.065 cutting line.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    CUTTING LINE and FILLING SPOOL WITH CUTTING LINE. trimmer line, 71-85760, in packs of 40ft., is recommended. SPOOL Replace the spool with a new pre-wound spool (Craftsman Automatic Feed Spool item number 85937). Line and spools are available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman outlets.
  • Page 14 PARTS LIST ACCESSORIES BATTERY CARE The battery pack for this tool is equipped with lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out.

  • Page 15: Parts List

    PARTS LIST NOTES...