Craftsman CMEHTS822 Instruction Manual page 8

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Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)

WARNING:
personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position
as shown.

WARNING:
personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of
a sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the switch
handle 6 and one hand on the bail handle
the unit by the blade guard
Fig. G
6
Trimming Instructions (Fig. H–L)

DANGER:
and powersaw.

WARNING:
observe the following:
• Read instruction manual before using. Save
instruction manual.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects such as wires
or fences before each use.
• Keep hands on handles. Don't overreach.
• Do not use under wet conditions.

CAUTION
Extension Cord (Fig. H)
Always keep extension cord behind trimmer and away
from the trimming operation. Never drape it over a hedge
being trimmed. If you cut or damage the cord, unplug it
at the electrical outlet immediately, before inspecting or
repairing cord.
Working Position (Fig. H)
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach.
Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and rubber gloves
when trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn
6
To reduce the risk of serious
To reduce the risk of serious
3 . Never hold
2 .
3 2
Keep hands away from blade
To guard against injury,
:
Blade may coast after turn off.
the tool ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in Fig. H,
with one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the
bail handle. Never hold the tool by the blade guard.
Fig. H
Trimming New Growth (Fig. I)
Using a wide, sweeping motion and 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.
Fig. I
Level Hedges (Fig. J)
To obtain exceptionally level hedges a piece of string can be
stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.
Fig. J