Craftsman 17279443 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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Electric _ Hedge Trimmer

Model No. 172.79443

CAUTION: Read, understand and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product.

Sears, Roebuck end Co., Hoffmen Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our Craftsman _ website: www.sears.com/craftsman

,WARRANTY

• SAFETY

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

• PARTS LIST

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Warranty ............................................................................................ Page 2

Safety Symbols ................................................................................... Page 3

Safety Instructions ................................................................................ Page 4 ÷ 11

Unpacking ....................................................................................... Page 11

Description ......................................................................................... Page 12 - 13

Assembly and Adjustments .................................................................. Page 14 17

Operation .............................................................................................. Page 17 * 19

Maintenance ......................................................................................... Page 20 - 21

Accessories .............................................................................................. Page 22

Parts List ........................................................................................... Page 23 - 26

]3NO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® HEDGE TRIMMER

tf this Crattsmanproducl fails due to s defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET tN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE

REPLACEMENT.

This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps, batteries,

bits, blades, bonnets or strings. t{ this Craftsman product is used far commercial aT rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific lega_ rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Soars, Roebuck and Co., Hoflman Estates, IL

contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

I Z_WARNING: Some dust created by using lawn and garden power tools |

defects or other reproductive harm.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

The purpose of safely symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety

symbols, end the explanations with them, desaP/e your careful attention sod understanding. The symbol warnings DO NOT by themselves eliminate any danger.

The instructions and warnings they gwe are no subslitutes for proper accident prevention measures

Z_ WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all safety Instrueflons in this

manual, including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION", BEFORE using this tool. Failure to follow art instructions listed

below may result in electric shock, fire end/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL MEANING

CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or plctographs,

I _[ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: ladlcefes DANGER, WARNING, OR i

serious in ury to yourself or to others. Always follow the

safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock

and personal injury.

serious Injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock

and parsons| injury.

injury to yourself or others or property damage. Always

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DAMAGE PREVENTiON AND INFORMATION MESSAGES

These inform user of import._nt information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other properly damage if no! followed Each message is preceded by the word "NOTE:" as in the examP4e beLOw:

NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these Instructionsare not followed.

follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock end personal injury,

,_WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can

result In severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, ALWAYS wear safety goggles or safety glasses

with side shield and a full-face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shield,

available st Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets,

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

L_ WARNING: if correctly used, this electric hedge trimmer is a quick, easy to the safety rules that are contained in this manual.

before using this power fooL Failure ta follow all instructions may result in electric

I _ WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions In this manual

shock, fire and/or serious persooa[ injury.

I _ WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause serious in ury, DO NOT plugn 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 gthe 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

operating this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

I L_ WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before 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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TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY cont,

4. MAINTAIN hedge trimmer with care. Keep cutting blades sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk el (njtlry, leepecf extension cord pmiedicatly and

replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

5. CHECK for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any

other condition lhaf may atlect the Iool's operalion, If damaged, have Ihe loci serviced

before using. Many accidents are caused by poody maintained too)s.

6. ALWAYS iNSPECT the hedges bushes, plantings that yoc are going fo fdm for Mdden wires, pipe, landscape boards or ether obstructions that could gel caught in, or damage

the cuffing bar oi blades.

7. DO NOT stole tbe hedge trimmer on or adjacent fo tedilizers or garden chemicals. Fedilizers and garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion

of metals, such as the hedge trimmer's blades and cuffing bar.

i NOTE: IMPORTANT Lubricate the blades before and after each USe. Ignoring I

lubrication will shorten blade life and affect culling operation.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Z_ WARNING: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided On the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for hedge trimmer.

Z_ WARNING: rio not permit fingers to touch i

the lermlnals of plug when installing or removing

1 Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized

plug (one blade is wider than the other).Thls plug will fit hl a polarized outkzt only one way. I! the plug

does not fil fLiIly in file rill!air reverse lhe plug, If it still does nol lif. contacf a q_lified electrician to insfal! a polarized outlet, go net change or alter Ihe plug in any way.

2. Dr)!!ble in,_,lJlalio'_ [',] elimii_a!_._ ihe need for ihe three wire grnunded power cnrd and grounded power supply svsfeir_. Applicable only to C!_,es !_ (dr_',_hte-ineu!afed} Iools.

This tool is a double Insulated tool.

I _ CAUTION: This hedge trimmer has a 12-in. Pigtail Power Cord that must

be plugged into a proper extension cord (see page 7).

Z'_ WARNING: Double insulation DOES NOT take the place of normal safety }precautions when operating this tool.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont.

3. BEFORE plugging in the tool, BE SURE thai the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage marked on the tool's data plate. DO NOT use "AC only" rated tools with a DO

power supply.

4. DO NOT expose tools to rain or wet conditions or use electric tools in wet or damp

locations. Waler entering an electric fool will increase the risk el electric shock.

5. If operating an electric tool in damp locations Is unavoidable, ALWAYS USE a

Ground Fault Cimuit Interrupter to supplv power to your tool. ALWAYS WEAR

electrician's rubber gloves and footwear in damp conditions.

6. When operating a power tool outside, ALWA_/S use an outdoor exlension cord marked

"W-A" or <_/V-. lhese cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of eleefdc shock.

7. INSPECT tool cords for damage. Have damaqed fool cords repaired al a Re_r_

Service Center. 81_ SURE to slay constantly aware of Ihe cord location and k_,ep itwe!! away from the blades.

8. DO NOT abuse the cord. NEVER use the cord to carry the tool by or to pull the plug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving pads.

Replace damaged cords immedialely. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

EXTENSION CORDS

Use a proper extension cord. ONLY use cords listed by Underwrilers Laboratories

(UL). Other extension cords can cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of powe_ and overhealing of fool. For this fool an AWO (American Wire Gauge) size of a least 14-gauge is recommended for an extension cord of 25- If. or less in length. Use 12-gauge for an extension cord

of 5O-fl. Extension cords lOg-it, or longer are not recommended.

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, When operating a power tool outdoors, usa only with an outdoor extension cord

marked "W-A" or "W'.These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk

of electric shock.

cord so that It will not get caught on bushes, hedges, tree trunks, lawnmowere

l Z_ CAUTION: Keep the extension cord clear of the work area. Position the

Dr other obstructions while you are working with the trimmer.

immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged

Z_ WARNING: Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace

area could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious Injury.

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EXTENSION CORDS cont.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ....................................................................... Volts

A ...................................................................... Amps

HZ .................................................................... Hertz

W ..................................................................... Walls

rain .................................................................. Minutes

,%..................................................................... Alternating currenl

.................................................................. Direcl currenl

no .................................................................... No-load speed

__] .................................................................... Class II conslruclion, Double Insulated

RPM ................................................... Revolutions par miaule

SPM ................................................ Stmk_s per mir_ute

OPf_ ...................................................... Orbils per minule

/_ ................................................................... Indicales danger, warning or caution.

SERVICE SAFETY

1. If any part of this hedge trimmer is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: SHUT OFF the

power switch and remove the trimmer plug from the power source _nd have the missing, damaged or failed parts replacP, d BEFORE resuming operation.

2. Tool service should be performed at a Sears Parts end Repair Center. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified persormel could result in n risk of injury,

3. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the maintenance section of this manual. Uee of unauthorized parts nr failure Io renew maintenance iestruclions may create e risk of electric shor.k or injury.

SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMERS

! DANGER; Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on

handles when power is connected to hedge trimmer. DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the trimmer switch is off, and the trimmer is disconnected from the power supply

when clearing jammed material from blades. DO NOT grasp the exposed cutting

blades or e=_dting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.

2. CAUTION: Blades coast after hedge trimmer is turned off.

3. KNOW your electric trimmer. Read operator's manes! carefully. Learn the applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential haTards related to this tool

Following this rule will reduce lbe risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury,

blades with care. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.

I _ DANGER: Laceration Hazard, Keep hands sway from blades, Handle I

It means attenlion! Your safety is involved.

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SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMERS cont.

4. Know the controls and know how to slop the blade quickly. Your hedge trimmer was designed with safety in mind. DLJal Safety Trigger Switches located on the rear handle

and Ihe front auxiliary handle help prevent accidental starting. BOTH tdgger switches have to be depressed to turn the hedge trimmer On. ONLY one has to be released to turn the trimmer Off.

5, DO NOT use trimmer without adequate lighting. ALWAYS make sure Ihat you can see

whet you are trimming and edging,

6. Use trimmer ONLY when vegelation is dry.

7. ALWAYS ho_d the trimmer by both the main handle and the auxiliary handle for greater centre! and balance. NEVER reach in front of lhe safety guard. NEVER, for any reason,

touch thn r:!rt!ing b!ades or any moving p_rte dudng use.

6, ALWAYS keep the cord behind the trimmer when in use. DO NOT place the cord over

lhe hedge where it can be cut by the blade,

cut when blades are moving. ALWAYS make sure the trimmer switch Is OFF and trimmer is UNPLUGGED when clearing jammed material from blades. DO NOT

hold the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding

I Z_.WARNING: Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be

the hedge trimmer.

9. DO NOT carry the lrimmer by the cord or pull the cord to disconnect il from the bower

receptacle, Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

10. DO NOT FORCE the trimmer. Do not try to cut more than wha_ the trimmer is designed

for. DO NOT force the unit through thick, dense growth, ff the b_ades slow down, reduce your pace. Trimmer will do a better job with less chance of injury when used at Ihe rate

for which il is designed

11, if hedge trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally, CHECK immediately. Excessive vibration

can cause injury.

12, DO NOT OVERREACH, Keep proper footing and balance at all limes, Be aware el

fooling when taking steps while using trimmer. NEVER run when using your hedge trimmer,

13, STAY ALERT. Watch what you are tloing. Use commor_ _nee. DO NOT e_erate the

trimmel whorl you are tired.

14, ALWAYS disconnect the Idmmer from power source when not in use, or when you are

cleaning or servicing it.

15. MAINTAIN the trimmer with care. Follow instructions for lubricating blades. ALWAYS

inspect lho hedge trimmer cord and if damaged have repaired, and also inspect extension cord before each use and replace if damaged.

16. KEEP the handle dry, c_een and free of nil and grease. Use a dean cloth when cleaning.

DO NOT use solvents, brake fluids, gasoline, or other petroleum products to clean the Irimmer. They can damage plastic pads.

17, KEEP guard in place and in good working order, NEVER operale trimmer without guard

in place. Keep hands away from culling blades.

!8. NEVER use the guard as a handle. NEVER hold the hedge trimmer by the guard.

Failure to heed Ihis warning can result in serious personal injury.

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