Unpacking - Craftsman 172.797740 Operator's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
EXTENSION CORDS cont.
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
more capacity than 14-gauge). When in doubt use the smaller number.
Minimum guage for extension cords
CAUTION:
! Keep the extension cord clear of the work area. Position the cord so that it will
not get caught on bushes, hedges, tree trunks, lawnmowers or other obstructions while you are
working with the Hedge Trimmer.
WARNING:
! Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace immediately.
Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical
shock, resulting in serious injury.
SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL
The label on your tool may include
the following symbols.
......... Protective goggles/visor,
V................Volts
A................Amps
Hz..............Hertz
W...............Watts
......... Gloves with saw protection.
min............Minutes
.............Alternating current
.........
...........Direct current
n o ............ No-load speed
.../min.......Revolutions or Strokes per minute .........
.............Indicates danger, warning or caution.
It means attention! Your safety is
involved. .........
..........Class II construction,
Double-Insulation. When servicing,
.........
use only identical replacement parts.
......... Read and follow all safety
precautions in the owner's manual
Failure to follow to instruction
could result in serious injury to user.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.
ADDITIONAL HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Method of securing
extension cord
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving.
Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn off.
A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped.
When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover.
Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
3. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a live wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and
can be accidentally cut by the blade.
5. Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury.
6. Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss
of control and result in serious personal injury.
7. Only use with handle and guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer.
The use of the hedge trimmer without the proper guard or handle provided may result
in serious personal injury.
8. Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.
9. DO NOT use trimmer without adequate lighting. ALWAYS make sure that you can see
what you are trimming and edging.
10. Use trimmer ONLY when vegetation is dry.
helmet & hearing protection.
Wear dust mask.

UNPACKING

DANGER –
Keep hands away from blade. 1. The hedge trimmer
comes fully assembled.
Do not expose to rain.
2. Remove the hedge trimmer from the carton and inspect for damage.
3. Do not discard box or packing material until all parts are examined.
Remove plug from mains immediately
if the cable is damaged or cut.
WARNING:
!
unpacking, do not use the unit. Repackage the unit and return it with proof of
sale to the retailer from which it was purchased for free replacement.
If any part of the hedge trimmer is missing or damaged upon
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