Product Specifications - Craftsman 138.98977 Operator's Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Length .......................................................... 22 in. Cutting Speed ............................................... 1,600 cuts!rain
Cutting Capacity .................................................... 3/4 i n. Weight ....................................................... 6.06 Ibs ( 2.75 Kg)
KNOW YOUR
HEDGE TRIMMER
See Figure 2, page L
The safe use of this product requires an understanding
of the information on the tool and in this operator's
manual as well as a knowledge of the project you
are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
CORD RETAINER
A convenient cord retainer helps keep the extension
cord connection secure during trimmer operation.
TRIGGER SWITCH AND LOCK OFF BUTTON
The trigger switch, located beneath the rear handle, and
the lock-off button, located behind the front handle, must
be depressed simultaneously to allow blade rotation.
Lock-off switch may be released once hedge trimmer is
running.
ROTATING HANDLE
The handle of your hedge trimmer rotates 90 degrees to
the left or right for control and precision trimming.
GUARD
The guard helps to deflect chips or other debris away
from the operator's hands.
UNPACKING
• This product requires no assembly.
• Carefully remove the product and any accessories
from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the
packing list are included.
• Inspect the product carefully to make sure no
breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-888- 266-7096 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
• Electric hedge trimmer
• Operator's manual
,_WARNING!
If any parts are damaged or
missing, do not operate this product until the parts
are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious personal injury.
,_ WARNING!
Do not attempt to modify this
product or create accessories not recommended
for use with this product. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
_LWARNING!
Do not connect to power supply
until assembly is complete. Failure to comply
could result in accidental starting and possible
serious personal injury.
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