Craftsman 172.79957 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

22-in. 3.2 Amp

Electric

Hedge Trimmer

Model No. 172.79957

CAUTION: Read, understand and follow

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman® website: www.sears.com/craftsman

• WARRANTY

• SAFETY

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• MAINTENANCE

• PARTS LIST

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY SYMBOLS

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

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

Safety Instructions……………………..........................................……….....Page 4 - 11

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

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

Assembly and Adjustments………………………………..............................Page 14 - 15

Operation...................………………………..........................................…...Page 15 - 17

Maintenance..........……………………..........................................………....Page 18 - 19

Accessories.................................................................................................Page 20

Parts List.......……………………..........................................……………......Page 21 - 23

TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® HEDGE TRIMMER If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship

within two years from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT.

This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps, batteries, bits blades, bonnets or strings.

If this Craftsman product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings DO NOT by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

WARNING:

manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION”, BEFORE using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL MEANING

CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR

BE SURE to read and understand all safety instructions in this

Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal injury to yourself or others or property damage. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING:

Some dust created by using lawn and garden power tools

contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES

These inform user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if not followed. Each message is preceded by the word “NOTE:” as in the example below:

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

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 at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.

WARNING:

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.

WARNING:

before using this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

WARNING:

in this tool until the following instructions have been read and understood.

if correctly used, this electric hedge trimmer is a quick, easy to

BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this manual

To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, DO NOT plug

WORK AREA SAFETY

1. ALWAYS avoid dangerous conditions. DO NOT use in wet or damp areas or expose to rain.

2. DO NOT operate in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Electric tools create sparks which may ignite dust or fumes.

3. ALWAYS keep bystanders and visitors at a safe distance while operating a trimmer. NEVER allow children near the tool. Flying objects can injure anyone in the area.

4. Children MUST NOT operate this tool.

5. CHILDPROOF your tools with padlocks and master switches. Lock tools away when not in use. This trimmer is not a toy.

6. DO NOT use trimmer at night. ALWAYS make sure you have adequate lighting.

PERSONAL SAFETY

WARNING:

BEING THROWN, which can result in personal injury or property damage. ALWAYS use proper safety equipment.

DANGER: Laceration Hazard. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands

on handles when power is on.

BLADE WARNINGS TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY:

• Handle blades with care.

• Always keep one hand on the rear handle and the other hand on the auxiliary handle to prevent your hands from touching the cutting blades.

• DO NOT place your fingers or hand between the dual cutting blades or in any position on the blade bar where they could get pinched or cut.

• NEVER touch, inspect 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 them.

• DO NOT use the hedge trimmer if the cutting bar or blade assembly is damaged or bent. Have the hedge trimmer serviced at Sears Parts and Repair Service Center.

The operation of any trimmer can result in FOREIGN OBJECTS

PERSONAL SAFETY cont.

DANGER: ALWAYS USE EXTREME CARE WHEN OPERATING YOUR HEDGE

TRIMMER.

If the hedge trimmer blades jam or get caught on an electrical cord or wires, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE OR ELECTRICAL CORD OR WIRES FOR ANY REASON! THE BLADE COULD BE ELECTRICALLY “LIVE” AND CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY.

Release, drop, set-down the hedge trimmer in the safest way possible, disconnect the damaged electrical cord or wires from the power source if possible. If that is not possible, call an electrician, electrical contractor, or the power company for assistance.

Failure to heed this DANGER warning will cause serious personal injury and possible death.

1. KNOW your tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the electric trimmer’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

2. STAY ALERT, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating this tool.

3. DO NOT use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating 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 wearing open sandals. Wear long pants and long sleeves to protect your legs and arms. Trimmers can pick up objects such as rocks and send them flying at fast speeds. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

5. USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields or full face shield, proper work shoes with rubber non-slip soles, heavy-duty non-slip rubber gloves and dust mask or respirator and hearing protection. Hard hat should be used for appropriate conditions.

6. DO NOT overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY

WARNING:

operating this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

1. DO NOT use the tool if switch does not turn it “On” or “Off”. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

2. DISCONNECT the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the 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 untrained users.

BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.

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 of injury. Inspect extension cord periodically 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 that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

6. ALWAYS INSPECT the hedges, bushes, plantings that you are going to trim for hidden wires, pipe, landscape boards or other obstructions that could get caught in, or damage the cutting bar or blades.

7. DO NOT store the hedge trimmer on or adjacent to fertilizers or garden chemicals. Fertilizers and garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals, such as the hedge trimmer’s blades and cutting bar.

NOTE: IMPORTANT Lubricate the blades before and after each use. Ignoring lubrication will shorten blade life and affect cutting operation.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING:

(GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for hedge trimmer.

WARNING:

the terminals of plug when installing or removing the plug from the outlet.

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 in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change or alter the plug in any way.

2. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. Applicable only to Class II (double-insulated) tools.

This tool is a double insulated tool.

CAUTION:

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

WARNING:

precautions when operating this tool.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

Cover of

Do not permit fingers to touch

This hedge trimmer has a 12-in. Pigtail Power Cord that must

Double insulation DOES NOT take the place of normal safety

Grounded Outlet Box

ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont.

3. BEFORE plugging in the tool, BE SURE that the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage marked on the tool’s data plate. DO NOT use “AC only” rated tools with a DC power supply.

4. DO NOT expose tools to rain or wet conditions or use electric tools in wet or damp locations. Water entering an electric tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

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

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter to supply power to your tool. ALWAYS WEAR electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear in damp conditions.

6. When operating a power tool outside, ALWAYS use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. these cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

7. INSPECT tool cords for damage. Have damaged tool cords repaired at a Sears Service Center. BE SURE to stay constantly aware of the cord location and keep it well 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 parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

EXTENSION CORDS

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

(UL). Other extension cords can cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and overheating of tool.

For this tool an AWG (American Wire Gauge) size of a least 14-gauge is recommended for an extension cord of 25- ft. or less in length. Use 12-gauge for an extension cord of 50-ft. Extension cords 100-ft. 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, use 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.

CAUTION:

cord so that it will not get caught on bushes, hedges, tree trunks, lawnmowers or other obstructions while you are working with the trimmer.

WARNING:

immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious injury.

Keep the extension cord clear of the work area. Position the

Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace

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