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Craftsman 172.79957 Operator's Manual

3.2 amp 22-in. electric hedge trimmer
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Operator's Manual
3.2 Amp 22-in.
ELECTRIC
HEDGE TRIMMER
Model No.
172.79957
IWARNING:
Read, understand and follow
_1
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions
l in this manual before using this product.
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
? For answers to your questions about this product:
Call 7AM - 7 PM, Mon.-Sat;
Sun, 10 am -7pm
1-800-4-MY-HOME®
(Hours listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual 3.2 Amp 22-in. ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER Model No. 172.79957 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY IWARNING: Read, understand and follow • OPERATION Instructions all Safety Rules and Operating • MAINTENANCE l in this manual before using this product. • PARTS LIST ? For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7AM - 7 PM, Mon.-Sat;...

  • Page 2: One Year Full Warranty

    Repair Parts ............Pages 16-17 ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER If this Craftsman Electric HedgeTrimmer fails due to defects in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST...
  • Page 3 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 4 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS/PLAN AHEAD SYMBOL MEANING WARNING: If correctly used, this hedge trimmer is a quick, easy to handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe work, ALWAYS strictly comply with the safety rules that are contained in this manual.

  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions

    GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 11. DO NOT operate this unit while tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. 12. Children MUST NOT operate the unit. 13. Secure hair above shoulder length. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry; they can get caught in moving parts. 14.

  • Page 6: Electrical Safety

    ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet.
  • Page 7 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR HEDGE TRIMMERS 1. ALWAYS avoid accidental starting. DO NOT carry a plugged in trimmer with you finger on the switch. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position BEFORE plugging it in. 2. DO NOT carry the trimmer by the cord or yank cord to disconnect it from power receptacle.
  • Page 8 10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the hedge trimmer, a guard or other par that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts; binding of moving parts: breakage of parts: mounting and any other condition that may affect its operation.
  • Page 9 Your hedge trimmer has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficient cutting. These features include the trigger switch with a saftey switch to prevent accidental starts. Both must be pressed to start unit. Fig. 1 Trigger Switch Cord Saftey Switch Cord Retainer Two Screws...
  • Page 10 A'n'ACHING THE SAFETY GUARD (Figure 2) After removing your hedge trimmer from the carton. Install the safety guard as follows: your trimmer without the safety guard in place. I WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, NEVER operate 1. Place the safety guard on I Fig.

  • Page 11: Using The Hedge Trimmer

    USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER This hedge trimmer can be used for trimming and shaping hedges, shrubs and bushes that have a branch diameter up to 3/4 of an inch. WARNING: DO NOT operate your trimmer if any parts are missing or damaged. Have the parts replaced or repaired before use.

  • Page 12: Trimming New Growth

    ALWAYS maintain proper footing and balance and DO NOT overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and rubber gloves when trimming. Hold the tool firmly with both hands. DO NOT try to trim too much at one time. This can cause the blades to bind and slow down, reducing the cutting efficiency.
  • Page 13 USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER LEVELING HEDGES (Figure 6) To obtain exceptionally level hedges, a piece of string can be stretched along the edge of the hedges as a guide. SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES (Figure 7) Begin at the bottom of the hedge and sweep up. WARNING: To help guard against injury always observe the following rules.
  • Page 14 LAI w '""'"°; av°i°Ser'°us°er your trimmer OFF and unplug it before cleaning or servicing it. SERVICING DOUBLE INSULATED UNITS This unit is double-insulated, In a double-insulated unit, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. There is no grounding _rovided and no means of grounding should be added to this unit.

  • Page 15: Lubricating The Blade

    SHARPENING THE BLADE Fig. 8 1. Allow your hedge trimmer to come to a stop with the cutter blade and guard positioned as shown in Figure 8. This will allow clearance for the file between the cutter teeth and the guard teeth. 2.
  • Page 16 ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER - MODEL NUMBER 172.79957 our tool. The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate. Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding Part No. Part No. Description Quantity Quantity Description SB04.1,03-00 frontcover SB04.0.10 rlefthousing SB04,0.tl SB04.6,0120-00 gearcase name plate...
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  • Page 18 NOTES...
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  • Page 20 )urs! Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling system, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you neea to do-it-yourself. For Sears _rofessional installation of home appliances anG the items like garage door openers and water heaters.

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