Operation Switch; Trimming Instructions - Craftsman 98022 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
SWITCH
To turn the unit "ON", slide the lock off button, shown in figure C, backward
and squeeze the trigger switch. Once the unit is running, you may release the
lock off button.
In order to keep the unit running you must continue to squeeze the trigger. To
turn the unit "OFF", release the trigger.
_WARNING:
NEVERATTEMPT TO LOCKA SWITCH iN THE ON POSiTiON.
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
1. WORKING POSiTiON - Maintain proper footing and balance and do not
overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear when trimming. Hold
the unit firmly in both hands and turn the unit ON. Always hold the trimmer
as shown in the illustrations in this manual, with one hand on the switch
handle and one hand on the bail handle. (figure D) Never hold the unit by
the blade guard.
2. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH - (Figure E) A wide, sweeping motion, feeding
the blade teeth through the twigs is most effective. A slight downward tilt of the
blade, in the direction of motion gives the best cutting.
z_CAUTION:
DO NOT CUT STEMS GREATER THAN 3/4 INCH
(19MM). USE THE TRIMMER ONLY FOR CUTTING NORMAL
SHRUBBERY AROUND HOUSES AND BUiLDiNGS.
3. LEVEL HEDGES (Figure F) - To obtain exceptionally level hedges a
piece of string can be stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.
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4. SIDE TRiMMiNG HEDGES (Figure G) - Hold the trimmer as shown and
begin at the bottom and sweep up.
z_WARNING:
TO GUARD AGAINST iNJURY, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
• READ iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL BEFORE USING. SAVE
iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL.
• CHECK THE HEDGE FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS SUCH AS WiRE OR
FENCES BEFORE EACH USE.
• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DON'T OVERREACH.
, DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDiTiONS.
z_CAUTION:
BLADE MAY COAST AFTER TURN OFF.
Z_DANGER:
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.