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Owner's Manual
20 in.
HEDGE TRIMMER
Double Insulated
Model No,
315.798890
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CAUTION:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of
this product.
Customer
Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
• Safety
° Assembly
° Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Parts List
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co.,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
USA
Visit the Craftsman
web page:
www.sears.com/craftsman
972000-600
NRTL
3-99
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- Page 1 Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Visit the Craftsman web page: 972000-600 3-99 • Safety ° Assembly ° Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Parts List...
- Page 2 Your hedge trimmer has a precision built electric volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor wilt overheat. If your hedge trimmer does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply. ELECTRIC...
- Page 3 Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the trimmer is unplugged and the switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades.
- Page 4 CHECK DAMAGED use of the hedge trimmer, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
- Page 5 (2) Make a knot as shown in Figure 6. WARNING: The operation of any hedge trimmer can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.
- Page 6 See Figure I. • Place the front handle parallel to the blade guard of your hedge trimmer, then fit the ears of the front handle intothe handle slots on the motor housing. FRONT BLADE GUARD...
- Page 7 Failure to do so could result in possiblesedous personal injury. PREPARING FOR OPERATION For ease of operation your hedge trimmer has both a front handle and a rear handle. See Figure 7. REARHANDLE _1, WARNING: Check the front handle before each use.
- Page 8 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD • Don't use trimmer In'rain, In damp or wet locations, or on wet I_edgesand shrubbery. • Use only extension cords in good condition and marked "suitable for use with outdoor appliances"...
- Page 9 WARNING: When servicinguse only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. SHARPENING THE CUTTER BLADE See Figure 10. • Allow your hedge trimmer to come to a stop with the cutter blade and guard positionedas shown in Figure 10.
- Page 10 ANDLIFTTO REMOVE BLADECOVER BLADE COVERSCREW • Remove blade cover: To remove, push blade cover forward and lift from hedge trimmer. • Remove blade screws. See Figure 13. Note: A 5/16 in. socket or nut driver is required to remove blade screws.
- Page 11 BLADE REPLACEMENT (Continued) WARNING: Blades are sharp. When manually sliding blade assembly, do not place your hand or fingers between blades or in any position where they could get pinchedor cut, • Replace blade screws. Tighten screws securely. • Replace blade cover screw. See Figure 16. Note: Do net tighten until blade cover has been replaced.
- Page 12 CRAFTSMAN 20 in. HEDGE TRIMMER - MODEL NUMBER 315.798890 SEE NOTE "A" PAGE 13...
- Page 13 CRAFTSMAN 20 in. HEDGE number in all correspondence regarding your HEDGE TRIMMER The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model SEE BACK PAGE Number 703477-057 980448-002 980458-001 999306-025 980456-001 617900-002...
- Page 14 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME s. (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces For the repair or replacement Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week PartsDirects.