Maintenance - Craftsman CMEHT150 Instruction Manual

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at the electrical outlet immediately, before inspecting or
repairing cord.
Working Position (Fig. E)
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach.
Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and gloves when
trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the
tool ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in Fig. E. Refer to
Proper Hand Position for more information. Never hold the
tool by the blade guard.
Trimming New Growth (Fig. F)
Using a wide, sweeping motion and feeding the blade teeth
through the twigs, is most effective. A slight downward tilt of
the blade in the direction of motion gives the best cutting.
Level Hedges (Fig. G)
To obtain exceptionally level hedges a piece of string can be
stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.
Side Trimming Hedges (Fig. H)
Orient the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and
sweep up.

MAINTENANCE


WARNING:
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.
Blade Maintenance (Fig. I)
The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened
steel and with normal usage, they will not require
resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence
(Fig. I), stones, glass, or other hard objects, you may put a nick
in the blade. There is no need to remove this nick as long as
it does not interfere with the movement of the blade. If it
does interfere, disconnect the power source and use a fine
toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick. If you
drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade
is bent, housing cracked, handles broken or if you see any
other condition that may affect the tool's operation contact
your local authorized service center for repairs before putting
it back into use.
Blade Lubrication (Fig. A)
1. After use, disconnect the power source.
2. Carefully apply a resin solvent to the exposed blades.
3. Connect the power source and turn the tool vertical with
the blades toward the ground and run the tool for a few
seconds to fully disperse the lubrication.
Storage (Fig. L)
1. After use, disconnect the power source.
2. Keeping your hands away from the blade, slide the
sheath 8 over the blade until it snaps into place as
shown in Figure A.
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To reduce the risk of
Cleaning

WARNING:
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.

WARNING:
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.
Accessories

WARNING:
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 .
Repairs

WARNING:
and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including power cord repairs, and brush inspection
and replacement, when applicable) should be
performed by a CRAFTSMAN factory service center or
a CRAFTSMAN authorized service center. Always use
identical replacement parts.
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