Overload Protection - Craftsman 240.74290 Operator's Manual

Figure 8
To turn the tool off:
1. Release the control trigger and the
tool wilt turn off. The thumb switch
will return to the rearward position to
prevent accidental re-starting of the
tool.
CAUTION - Blades coast after turn-off.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The hedge trimmer attachment
incorporates a circuit breaker which
will protect the hedge trimmer in the
event of a prolonged stall. This device
will cause the tool to stop operating
if an overload condition exists. If the
hedge trimmer becomes jammed on
a branch, release the control trigger
immediately. If, after clearing the jam,
the hedge trimmer does not restart,
check to see if the circuit breaker has
popped (see figure 9). The circuit
breaker can be reset by simply waiting
30 seconds and then pushing it back
in until it clicks. You may then resume
normal trimming.
circuit breaker
Figure 9
Rotating Handle
The Craftsman hedge trimmer
attachment has a unique rotating front
handle which allows the hedge trimmer
to rotate making it easier to trim the
sides of hedges and allowing a greater
reach when trimming the tops of tall
hedges. The handle locks in any of
three positions; upright, 90 degrees
left, and 90 degrees right. To unlock
the rotating handle, push in on the
wide button located on the underside
of the front handle grip (see figure 10).
As long as you hold in on the button,
the handle will rotate freely. When you
release the button, the handle will lock
in one of the three lock positions.
Figure 10
Trimming the Front of Hedges
To trim the front of hedges, push the
handle release button and allow the
trimmer to rotate through the handle
as you sweep the blade across the