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Personal Safety - Craftsman 172.79443 Operator's Manual

Electric hedge trimmer
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L_
WARNING:
if correctly
used,
this electric
hedge
trimmer
is a quick,
easy to
handle
end
efficient
too!;
if used improperly
or without
the due precautioos
it could
become
e dangerous
tool. For pleasant
and safe work,
ALWAYS
strictly
comply
with
the safety
rules
that are
contained
in this manual.
I
_
WARNING:
BE SURE
to read
and
understand
all instructions
In this manual
before
using
this power
fooL Failure
ta follow
all instructions
may
result in electric
shock,
fire and/or
serious
persooa[
injury.
I _
WARNING:
To avoid
mistakes
that could
cause
serious
in ury, DO NOT plug
n th s too
unt
the tel owing
Instructions
have been
read
and understood.
WORK
AREA
SAFETY
ALWAYS
avoid
dangerous
conditions.
DO NOT use in wet or d_mp
areas
or expose
te rain.
2.
DO NOT operate
in the presence
of liammsble
liquids,
gases,
or dust.
Electric tools
creals
sparks
which may ignite du_t or fumes.
3. ALWAYS
keep
bystanders
end visitors
al a safe distance
while operating
a trimmer,
NEVER
allow children
near the tool.
Flying
objeels
can iniure anyone
in the area.
4. Children
MUST
NOT operate
this tool.
5. CHILDPROOF
your toots
with padk_cks
and master
switches.
Lock tools away when not in
use. This trimmer
is not a toy.
6. DO NOT ese thmmer
at night,
ALWAYS
make sure you have
adequate
lighting.
PERSONAL
SAF E'I"_'
L_ WARNING:
The operation
of any trimmer
can result
in FOREIGN
OBJECTS
BEING
THROWN,
which
can result
in personal
injury
or property
damage.
ALWAYS
use
proper
safe_y
equipment.
L_ DANGER:
Laceration
Hazard.
Keep
hands
away from blades.
Keep
both
hands
on handles
when
power
is on.
BLADE
WARNINGS
TO AVOID
PERSONAL
iNJURY:
• Handle
blade _= with cRm
• Always
keep nne hand on the rear handle and the other hand on the auxiliary
handle
to prevent your hands from louchi_}
the cuttirg
blades.
• DO NOT place your fingers
or hand between
Ihe dual culling
blades
or in any
position
on the blade
bar where Ihey could get pinched or old.
• NEVER
touch, inspecl
or service, the blades or hedge
trimmer
unless
the
pigtail
power cord is disconnected
from the extension
cord and power supply.
• ALWAYS
wear heavy-duty
rubber gloves
when you are using the hedge
trimmer
and when
inspecting the blades
for damage
or cleaning
or lubricating
Ihem.
• DO NOT use the hedge Irimmer
g the cutting
bar or blade
assembly
fs damaged
or berll.
Have the hedge
lrimmer serviced
at Sears
Pads and Repair
Service
Center.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
cont.
/_ DANGER:
ALWAYS
USE EXTREME
CARE WHEN
OPERATING
YOUR
HEDGE
TRIMMER.
If Ihe
hedge
trimmer
blades
jam or get caught
on an electrical
cord
or wires,
DO NOT
TOUCHTHE
BLADE
OR ELECTRICAL
CORD
OR WIRES
FOR ANY REASONI
THE
BLADE
COULD
BE ELECTRICALLY
"LIVE"
AND CAUSE
SERIOUS
OR FATAL
PERSONAL
INJURY.
Release,
drop,
set-down
the hedge
tdmmer
in the
safest
way possible,
disconnect
the damaged
electrical
cord
or wires
from the power
source
if possible.
If that is not
possible,
ceil an electrician,
electrical
contractor,
or the power
company
for assistance.
Fallur_
to heed this DANGER
warning
will cause
sadhus
personal
in!u_
m'_l
possible
death.
KNOW
your
tool.
Read
Ihe operator's
manual
carefully.
Learn the electdc
trimmer's
applications
and
limitations,
as well as the specific
potantial
hazards
related
Io this tool.
2.
STAY ALERT,
watch
what you are
doing
and
use common
sense
when operating
this toot.
3.
DO NOT
use tool
while
tired
or under
the influence
of drugs,
alcohol
or medication,
A moment
ol inaltengon
while
operaling
this tool may
result
in serious
personal
injury.
4.
DRESS
properly.
Wear
rubber
gloves
and
substantial
rubber
soled
footwear
when
working
outdoors.
DO NOT
operate
lawn
and garden
tools when
barefoot
or weadng
open sandals.
Wear
long panls
and tong
sleeves
to protect
your legs and arms.
Tdmmers
can pick up objects
such
as rocks
and send
them flying
at fasl speeds.
DO NOT
wear
loose
clothing
or jewelry.
Keep your hair,
clothing,
and gloves
away from
moving
pads.
Loose
clothing
or long
hair can be caught
in moving
pads.
5. USE
SAFETY
EQUIPMENT.
Always
wear
salary
goggles
or safety glasses
wlth side
shields
or full face
shield,
proper
work shoes
with rubber
non-slip
soles,
heavy_uly
r, oo-slip
rubber
gloves
and desl
mask
or respirator
and
hearing
protection.
Hard hal
should
be used for appropriate
conditions.
6. DO NOT overreach.
Keep
proper
footing
arid balance
at all times.
Proper
footing
and
balance
enables
better cnnlrnI
Of the too! in unexpected
situations.
TOOL
USE AND
CARE
SAFETY
I
L_
WARNING:
BE SURE
to read
and understand
all instructions
before
I
operating
this tool. Failure
to follow
all instructions
listed
below
may
result
in
I
electric
shock,
fire end/or
serious
personal
Injury.
1. DO NOT use the tool
if switch
does
not turn
it "On"
or "Off".
Any tool thai cannot be
controlled
with the switch is dangerous
and
mus! be repaired,
2. DISCONNECT
the plug from
the power
source
before
making
any adlustments,
changing
accessories
or storing
the tool.
Such preventive
safety
measures
reduce
the
risk of slading
Ibe tool accidentally.
3. STORE
idle tools
out of the reach
of children
and other
untrained
persons.
Children
MUST
NOT operate
the
tool.
Tools are dangerous
in the hands
of entrained
users.

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