OPERATOR′S MANUAL MANUAL DEL USUARIO 60V MAX* LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMER Model No. 151.98837 Modelo no 151.98837 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. PRECAUCIÓN: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual antes de utilizar este producto. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.craftsman.
TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLA DE CONTENIDOS ENGLISH ■ Warranty..................................................................... 2 ■ Important Safety Instructions..................................3-4 ■ Symbols...................................................................5-6 ■ Features...................................................................... 7 ■ Assemly...................................................................8-9 ■ Battery Pack and Charger.....................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury: ■ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. ■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit. ■ Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS trained and supervised by a parent. ■ To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not store outside or in vehicles. ■ Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. Check the work area before each use.
SYMBOLS SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Type................................................................................................. Cordless, battery-powered Rated No Load Speed....................................................................................... 6900±10%/rpm Trimming Line...................................................... 0.080" (2mm) Round Dual Line, Bump Feed Trimming Width..............................................................................................................
ASSEMBLY WARNING! Before assembly, make sure that the grass trimmer is switched off and the battery is removed. If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY ATTACH SAFETY GUARD See Figure 5, page ii ■ Align the three pre-inserted screws in the safety guard with the three holes in the trimmer head. ■ Tighten the screws into the holes to secure the guard to the head. INSTALLING / REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK See Figure 5b, page ii NOTE: snaps into place and is secured to the trimmer handle before starting operation. To remove battery pack: ■ Stop the trimmer by fully releasing trigger. pack release button and press and hold button up.
BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER CHARGER LEDS ■ If the battery is not inserted into the charger, a continuous red LED light indicates that the plug is plugged into an outlet socket and the battery charger is ready for operation. ■ Charging: a flashing green LED on the charger indicates that the battery is charging normally. ■ Charged: continuous green LED on the charger indicates that the battery is ready for use.
BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER BATTERY LED PANEL ■ The panel consists of 2 LEDs on the face of the battery. Press the panel button for the LEDs to show you the charge level of the battery. ■ The battery charge level can be checked when the battery is attached or removed from the grass trimmer. Power Indicator LEDs Button CHARGING BATTERY PACK See Figure 13a, page iii WARNING! ■ If any part of the charger is missing or damaged, do not operate it! Replace the charger with a new one.
OPERATION INTENDED USE SAFETY GUARD This trimmer is intended for cutting weeds, grass or similar soft vegetation. It is also useful for cutting hard to reach areas such as under bushes or on slopes. It may also be used to edge sidewalks and walkways. Do not use the trimmer to cut unusually thick or wet grass, pasture grass or to shred leaves. This product is intended solely for private domestic use, and not for commercial trade use.
OPERATION WARNING! Adjust the Flower Guard position only when the product is switched off and the cutting device is at a complete stop! GENERAL OPERATION ■ Check the trimmer, its battery pack and charger as well as accessories for damage before each use. Do not use the trimmer if it is damaged or shows wear. ■ Double check that accessories and trimming blades are properly installed. ■ Always operate the trimmer with hands on both handles. Keep the handles dry so that hands do not slip off.
OPERATION TRIMMING See Figures 20-25, page v ■ Do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the trimmer head and guard, prevents proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. ■ Wait until the trimmer head has come to a complete stop before placing it down. ■ Regularly remove clippings and dirt around the trimmer head with the battery removed from the product. ■ Pay attention when performing work close to trees and bushes.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE LINE REPLACEMENT See Figures 14-18a, page iv ■ Tug on the tip of each line to free the line from the anchor slot in the installed spool. Use only 0.080 in. (2 mm) diameter round monofilament line to rewind spool. PRE-WOUND SPOOL INSTALLATION You may purchase a pre-wound spool of cutting line, model #71.98832, for installation into the trimmer head. ■ Remove the battery pack. To remove spool: Push in on sides of spool cover to remove it from trimmer head.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this battery pack: Lithium-Ion, a toxic material. WARNING! All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner to prevent contamination of the environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out LithiumIon battery packs, contact your local waste disposal agency, or the local Environmental Protection Agency for information and specific instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Only perform the steps described within these instructions! All further inspection, maintenance problem yourself! Problem Product does not start Possible Cause ■ Battery pack not properly attached ■ Battery pack discharged ■ Battery pack damaged Product does not reach full power Solution ■ Attach properly ■ Remove and charge battery pack ■ Have product checked by a ■ Other electrical defect to the product ■ Have product checked by a ■ Battery pack capacity too low ■ Air vent
CRAFTSMAN 60V MAX* LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS LINE TRIMMER – MODEL NUMBER 151.98837 The model number will be found on a label attached to the motor housing.
CRAFTSMAN 60V MAX* LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS LINE TRIMMER – MODEL NUMBER 151.98837 The model number will be found on a label attached to the motor housing. TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT PARTS, CALL 1-888-331-4569 Key Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Drawing Number 221025101 221025102 121058103 121058104 221025104 71.98832** 261009109 151.98833** 60LFC01-ETL Description Upper Shaft Assembly Lower Shaft Assembly Flower Guard Debris Guard Spool Cover Spool Assembly (71.98832) Aux Handle Assembly 60V 2.
See this section for all of the figures referenced in the operator’s manual. Consulte esta sección para ver todas las figuras mencionadas en el manual del usuario. Fig. 1 Q P O B C A D E A - Main Handle B - Safety lock-off switch C - ON/OFF switch D - Rotation Lock Button E - Auxiliary Handle F - locking collar G - Metal Shaft H - Motor Housing I - Flower Guard J - Trimmer Line K - Spool Head L - Safety Guard M - Pivot Button N - Air Vents O - Battery Charger P - 60V max*, 2.
5A 5B Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig: 5a Fig. 5 Release Button Battery Pack Safety lock-off switch Terminal Plate Fig.
Cut-off blade Pivot Button Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Step 1 Fig. 10 Step 2 Step 3 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig:13a iii Fig.
Spool Cover Tabs Spool Slot Middle Partition Eyelets Fig. 15 Fig. 14 Winding Direction Fig. 16 Fig. 17 Anchor Slot Fig. 18 Eyelets Fig. 18a iv Fig.
Fig. 20 Fig. 21 Fig. 22 Fig. 24 Fig. 25 Fig.
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