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22-in. 3.2 Amp
Electric
Hedge Trimmer
Model No. 172.79957
CAUTION:
Read, understand and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions
in this manual before using this product.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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• WARRANTY
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
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Page 1: Hedge Trimmer
Operator’s Manual ® ® 22-in. 3.2 Amp Electric Hedge Trimmer Model No. 172.79957 CAUTION: Read, understand and follow • WARRANTY all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions • SAFETY in this manual before using this product. • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. - Page 2 CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® HEDGE TRIMMER If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or...
- Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. PERSONAL SAFETY cont. WARNING: if correctly used, this electric hedge trimmer is a quick, easy to handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe work, ALWAYS strictly comply with DANGER: ALWAYS USE EXTREME CARE WHEN OPERATING YOUR HEDGE the safety rules that are contained in this manual.
- Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY cont. ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. 4. MAINTAIN hedge trimmer with care. Keep cutting blades sharp and clean for best 3. BEFORE plugging in the tool, BE SURE that the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage marked on the tool’s data plate.
- Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. EXTENSION CORDS cont. SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMERS cont. The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The label on your tool may include the following symbols. 4. Know the controls and know how to stop the blade quickly. Your hedge trimmer was designed with safety in mind.
- Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 7. ALWAYS check the tool for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMERS cont. other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
- Page 7 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION cont. KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER (Fig. 2) Your hedge trimmer has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficient cutting. These features include the front handle with a top trigger switch, and a trigger safety switch under the rear handle, to prevent accidental starts. Both must be pressed on Fig.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY cont. PIGTAIL POWER CORD (Fig. 4) WARNING: Your hedge trimmer should NEVER be connected to the power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, oiling Your hedge trimmer has a 12-inch pigtail power cord. This cord must be attached to a blades, cleaning or when it is not in use.
- Page 9 OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. USING THE TRIMMER (Figs. 6, 7 and 8) USING THE TRIMMER (Figs. 6, 7 and 8) cont. 6. When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping motion (see Fig. 8), so the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. A slight downward tilt of the blade in the direction NOTE: Always keep the power cord behind the hedge trimmer when in use.
- Page 10 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE cont. SHARPENING AND REMOVING NICKS FROM THE BLADES cont. (Fig. 9) WARNING: Your hedge trimmer should NEVER be connected to the 4. Remove the hedge trimmer from the vise, connect to power, restart trimmer to expose power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, oiling any other part of the cutting blade you need to file, stop trimmer, and disconnect trimmer blades, cleaning or when it is not in use.
- Page 11 Visit your local Sears store or other Craftsman outlets or shop sears.com/craftsman. 12-10-07 8:30pm 12-10-07 8:30pm...
- Page 12 22-in. 3.2 Amp Electric Hedge Trimmer Electric Hedge Trimmer Model No. 172.79957 Model No. 172.79957 The model number will be found on the nameplate of the Hedge Trimmer. The model number will be found on the nameplate of the Hedge Trimmer.
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