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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 172.797740
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Page 1: Hedge Trimmer
Operator’s Manual 20-in. 4.2 Amp Electric Hedge Trimmer Model No. 172.797740 • WARRANTY CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all • SAFETY Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this • ASSEMBLY Manual before using this product. • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST •... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page: www.craftsman.com/warranty WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could This warranty does not cover the cutting blades, which are expendable parts that can wear result in death or serious injury. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Helmet SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. Hearing Protection Protection PERSONAL SAFETY WARNING: If correctly used, this electric Hedge Trimmer is an efficient Protection Snug Fitting • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common tool to use; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a Clothing sense when operating a power tool. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. ELECTRICAL SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. WARNING: POWER TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY cont. Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing the extension cord from the plug. DANGER: ALWAYS USE EXTREME CARE WHEN OPERATING YOUR HEDGE 1. -
Page 5: Unpacking
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. EXTENSION CORDS cont. ADDITIONAL HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS Remember, a smaller wire gauge size has greater capacity than a larger number (14-gauge wire has more capacity than 16-gauge wire; 12-gauge wire has 1. Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Method of securing more capacity than 14-gauge). - Page 6 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION cont KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER cont. This hedge trimmer has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficient and safe cutting. CALL-OUTS (Fig. 1) These features include the front full wrap assist handle, and lock-off button and trigger safety switch located under the rear handle to prevent accidental starts.
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Page 7: Assembly
OPERATION ASSEMBLY STARTING AND STOPPING (See Figs. 3 and 4) WARNING: This hedge trimmer should NEVER be connected to the power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, oiling TO START HEDGE TRIMMER blades, cleaning or when it is not in use. Disconnecting the trimmer will prevent accidental starting that can cause serious personal injury. -
Page 8: Operation
OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. HOW TO USE HEDGE TRIMMER (Figs. 5, 6 and 7) HOW TO USE YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER cont. (Figs. 5, 6 and 7) SIDE CUTTING (Fig. 7) NOTE: Inspect the area to be cut before each use, and remove objects which can When trimming the sides of the hedge, begin at the bottom and cut upwards, be thrown or become entangled in the cutting blades. -
Page 9: Operation
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES WARNING: This hedge trimmer should NEVER be connected to the power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, oiling blades, cleaning or when it is not in use. Disconnecting the trimmer will prevent CAUTION: There are NO accessories designed for use on this hedge trimmer. accidental starting, which could cause serious personal injury, CLEANING WARNING:... -
Page 10: Parts Lists
PARTS LIST PARTS LIST 20-in. 4.2 Amp Electric Hedge Trimmer Model No. 172.797740...