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Craftsman 172.797760 Operator's Manual page 5

22-in. 4.5 amp

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EXTENSION CORDS cont.
Remember, a smaller wire gauge size has greater capacity than a larger number
(14-gauge wire has more capacity than 16-gauge wire; 12-gauge wire has
more capacity than 14-gauge). When in doubt use the smaller number.
Volts
120V
240V
Ampere Rating
More than Not more than
0-6
6 - 10
10 - 12
12 - 16
Minimum
guage
for extension
cords
Total length of cord in _eet
25
50
100
150
50
10D
200
300
AWG
18
16
16
I
14
18
16
14
I
12
16
16
14
12
14
12
Not recommended
Method of securing
extension
cord
NOTE
- Onty the aplYic_b_e p_
of the Tab_
need
to be Lq_:lu_.
For instance,
a 120-vott
product need not
includethe 240-v01t heading.
z_ CAUTION:
Keep the extension cord clear of the work area. Position the cord so that it wiii
not get caught on bushes, hedges, tree trunks, iawnraowers or other obstructions while you are
working with the Hedge Trimmer.
Z_ WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. if damaged replace immediately.
Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical
shock, resulting in serious injury.
SAFETY
SYMBOLS
FOR YOUR TOOL
The label
on your
tool
may incmude
the following
symbols.
V................Volts
A ................Amps
Hz .............. Hertz
W ...............Watts
rain ............ Minutes
............Alternating current
====_ . .........Direct cutrent
no ............ No-load speed
.../rain....... Revolutions or Strokes per minute
Z_ ............. Indicates danger, warning or caution.
It means attention! Your safety is
involved.
D
Class II construction,
Double-Insulation. When servicing,
use only identicalreplacement parts.
.........Read and follow all safety
precautions in the owner's manual
Failure to follow to instruction
could result in serious injuryto user.
......... Protective goggles/visor,
helmet & hearing protection.
......... Gloves with saw protection.
......... Wear dust mask.
......... DANGER -
Keep hands away from blade.
(_
......... Do not expose to rain.
_.
........ Remove plug from mains immediately
if the cable is damaged
or cut.
ADDITIONAL
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Keep ail parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving.
Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn off.
A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped.
When transporting
or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting
device cover.
Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
3. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a live wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and
can be accidentally cut by the blade.
5. Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury.
6. Use both hands when operating
the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause Joss
of control and result in serious personal injury.
7. Only use with handle and guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer.
The use of the hedge trimmer
without the proper guard or handle provided may result
in serious personal injury.
8. Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.
9. DO NOT use trimmer without adequate lighting. ALWAYS make sure that you can see
what you are trimming and edging.
10. Use trimmer ONLY when vegetation is dry.
1, The hedge trimmer comes fully assembled,
___/_
2. Remove the hedge trimmer from
the carton and inspect for damage.
3. Do not discard box or packing
_ _-
material until all parts are
__
examined.
z_ WARNING:
if any part of the hedge trimmer
is missing
or damaged
upon
unpacking,
do not use the unit. Repackage the unit and return it with proof of
sale to the retailer from which it was purchased for free replacement.
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