Instruction Manual

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1. Keep the air intake slots clean to avoidoverheating.
2. Your trimmer line can dry out over time. To keep your
line in top condition, store spare pre-wound spools or
bulk line in a plastic, sealable bag with a tablespoon
ofwater.
3. Plastic parts may be cleaned by using a mild soap and
a damprag.
4. The line cutter on the edge of the guard can dull over
time. It is recommended you periodically touch-up the
sharpness of the blade with afile.
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up
can causeinjury.
Cutting Line / Line Feeding
During use, the tips of the lines will become frayed and
worn and the special self feeding spool will automatically
feed and trim a fresh length of line. Cutting line will wear
faster and require more feeding if the cutting or edging is
done along sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier
weeds are being cut. The advanced automatic line feeding
mechanism senses when more cutting line is needed and
feeds and trims the correct length of line whenever it’s
required. Do not bump unit on ground in attempt to feed
line or for any other purposes.
Helpful Cutting Tips
• Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force
string head into uncutgrass.
• Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
wear stringrapidly.
• Do not allow spool cap to drag on ground or othersurfaces.
• In long growth, cut from the top down and do not
exceed 12" (304.8 mm)high.
• Keep trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the
best cuttingarea.
• The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from the left to
right. This will avoid throwing debris at theoperator.
• Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by thestring.
When replacing line, use only CRAFTSMAN replacement
spool no. CMZST080. Use of other lines or spools may cause
damage to the trimmer or improper line feeding, which
may result in user injury.
Other replacement parts (guards, spool caps, etc.) are
available through CRAFTSMAN service centers. To find your
local service location call: 888-331-4569 or
visit www.CRAFTSMAN.com.
Replacing the Spool (Fig. O–Q)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up
can causeinjury.
1. Unplug trimmer.
2. Depress the tabs
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and remove the spool cap
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from the spool housing
19
in the trimmer head (Fig.O).
3. For best results, replace spool with CRAFTSMAN model
no. CMZST080.
4. Grasp empty spool with one hand and spool housing
with other hand and pull spoolout.
5. If lever
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(Fig. P) in base of housing becomes
dislodged, replace in correct position before inserting
new spool intohousing.
6. Remove any dirt and grass from the spool andhousing.
7. Unfasten the end of the cutting line and guide the line
into the eyelet
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Fig. Q.
8. Take the new spool and push it onto the boss in the
housing. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated. The
line should protrude approximately 5-3/8" (136mm)
from thehousing.
9. Align the tabs on the spool cap with the slots
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in the
housing (Fig.Q).
Accessories
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WARNING: Since accessories, other than
those offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be
used with thisproduct.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN call 1-888-331-4569.
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WARNING: Never use solvents or other
harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts
of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into aliquid.
Cleaning
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WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out
of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a
week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always
wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when
performingthisprocedure.