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Craftsman 172.797760 Operator's Manual page 7

22-in. 4.5 amp

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Z_ WARNING:
This hedge trimmer should NEVER be connected to the
power source when you are assembling
parts, making adjustments,
oiling
blades, cleaning or when it is not in use. Disconnecting
the trimmer will
prevent accidental
starting that can cause serious personal injury.
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_ CAUTION:
ALWAYS make sure you support the weight of the hedge
trimmer by setting it down on a fiat, dry surface before you assemble parts,
adjust handles or perform maintenance on the hedge trimmer.
i z_
WARNING:
To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer
from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts, cleaning the trimmer or making
any adjustments.
This product requires no assembly
1. Cord retainer (See Fig. 2A, 2B, 2C)
This product is designed with a cord retainer that prevents the extension cord
from being pulled loose while using.
• Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.
• Insert loop portion of extension cord through opening in the bottom of the rear handle
and place over cord retainer.
• Slowly pull loop back against cord retainer until the slack is removed.
• Plug product into extension cord.
Fig. 2A
Fig. 2B
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STARTING AND STOPPING (See Figs. 3 and 4)
TO START HEDGE TRIMMER
Slide the lock-off button (1) back towards you then squeeze the trigger switch (6)
to turn on the hedge trimmer. The trimmer will stay on as long as the trigger switch
is squeezed. Lock-off button can be released once hedge trimmer is running. (See Fig. 3)
TO STOP HEDGETRIMMER
Move Hedge trimmer away from cutting area before stopping.
To stop, release trigger switch. (See Fig. 4)
CAUTION:
The blades will continue to coast in motion for a few moments after shutoff.
To avoid possible injury remain alert to the blade motion until it has completely stopped.
Fig. 4
6.
USING THE ROTATING HANDLE (See Figs. 5A and 5B)
1. Place the hedge trimmer on a flat and even surface and disconnect from the power supply.
2. Push the rotary lock button FORWARD and then release.
Turn the handle 90 degrees to the right or left, depending on your desired position.
The rotating handle will click into place.
3. To rotate the handle back to center; push the lock button forward and release again,
turn the handle lightly, and continue turning the handle until it clicks and locks into place.
Push and release
rotary lock button
/
8.
Turn 90° al
Fig. 5B
in place
Z_ WARNING:
Always make sure the Rotary Handle is in a locked position
before starting
the hedge trimmer.
WARNING:
if any parts are missing, damaged
or broken, do not operate
your Hedge trimmer
until all damaged
parts have been replaced or repaired.
Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
DO NOT USE WITHOUT HANDLE AND GUARD.
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