Craftsman 315.798890 User Manual

Owner's Manual

CRnFTSMRN

20 in. HEDGE TRIMMER

Double Insulated

Model No.

315.798890

Save this manual for future reference.

A CAUTION: Read and follow

all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

Visit the Craftsman web page;

972000-600

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www.sears.com/craftsman

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

• Parts List

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Table Of Contents

Warranty and Introduction.. ................................................................................................

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■Rufes For Safe Operation .. ...............................................................................................

Assembiy

Operation

Customer Responsibilities...,

Exploded View and Repair Parts List.........................................................................................................................................12-13

Parts Ordering/..Service......................................................................................................................................................................14

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WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER

[f this CRRFTSMRN Electric Hedge Trimmer fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or workmanship within (1) one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE HEDGE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES.

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

INTRODUCTION

Your hedge trimmer has many features for making trimming operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance and dependability have been

given top priority in the design of this hedge trimmer

making it easy to maintain and operate.

A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your

safety is involved.

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire

owner's manual before using your new hedge trimmer. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your hedge trimmer properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your hedge trimmer has a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120

volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A

substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your hedge trimmer does not

operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply,

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible clangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, 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.

SYMBOL MEANING

A A

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual

three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal

parts are isolated from internal metal motor

components with protecting Insulation. Double

insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL;

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal Injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to

yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

IMPORTANT

Servicing of a toot with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool

until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can

result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and instructing others who may use

this tool.

substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair’,

USE SAFETY GLASSES. Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate trimmer when you are tired.

WARNING: When using electric hedge

trimmers, basic safety precautions should always

be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the

following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read

owner's manual carefully. Learn its applica

tions and limitations as well as the specific

potential hazards related to this tool.

■ DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jeweiry. They can be caught in

moving parts. Use of sturdy gloves and

DANGER: Risk of cut or shock - Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on handles when power is on. Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the trimmer is unplugged and the switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges of trimmer.

^ CAUTION: Blades will coast after

trimmer is turned off.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

^ WARNING: Avoid dangerous

environment and guard against electric shock hazard. Don't use trimmer in rain, in damp or wet locations, or on wet hedges and shrubbery. Use only extension cords in good condition and marked "suitable for use with outdoor appliances" having electrical rating not less than rating of trimmer. Do not use damaged extension cords. Inspect cords periodically and replace if damaged. Do not abuse cord. Never carry trimmer by cord. Do not yank cord to disconnect from receptacles. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving blades.

^ WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric

shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.

WHEN OPERATING YOUR TRIMMER -

keep extension cord behind trimmer. Never drape it over hedge being trimmed.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY, Do not permit children to contact trimmer or extension cord. Keep children a safe distance from work area,

USE TRIMMER PROPERLY, Use only for trimming the type of shrub, growth, etc., described in the operating instructions. Do not abuse trimmer.

DON'T FORCE HEDGE TRIMMER. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

DON'T OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTABLE SUPPORT. Keep good footing

and balance at all times. Do not use on ladder.

AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF TRIMMER. Before plugging in trimmer, be

sure trimmer switch is off. Don't carry trimmer with finger on switch.

DISCONNECT (UNPLUG) TRIMMER

FROM POWER SUPPLY. Disconnect the

hedge trimmer from power supply when not in use, before servicing, when changing accessories such as blades, when cleaning, and the like.

MAINTAIN TRIMMER WITH CARE. Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect hedge trimmer cord periodically, and if damaged,

have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

STORE TRIMMER INDOORS. When not in use, store trimmer indoors in a dry place where not accessible to children.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before futher use of the hedge trimmer, a guard or other

part 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, bind ing of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repairet or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR TRIM MER. For service or repair return the trim

mer to your nearest Sears store. See that only identical replacement parts are used.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

WARNING: Do not use without front handle in place. Keep both hands on handles when tool is on.

WEAR HEARING PROTECTION DURING EXTENDED PERIODS OF OPERATION.

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor

could ignite fumes.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTI CAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTER RUPTER (GFCI) PROTECTION SHOULD BE PROVIDED ON THE CIRCUIT(S) OR OUTLET(S) TO BE USED FOR YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER. Receptacles are avail

able having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

EXTENSION CORDS. The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating, be sure to use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. For

lengths less than 100 feet, No. 16 A.W.G, extension cords should be used. Follow the recommended cord sizes on the following chart when using extension cords. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The

smaller the gage number the heavier the cord. For tools rated 6 amps or less;

Extension Cord Length Wire Size A.W.G.

25 Feet 18

50 Feet 16 100 Feet 16 150 Feet 14

To reduce the risk of disconnection of hedge trimmer from the extension cord during operation:

(1) Use the extension cord retainer as shown in Figure 5, or

(2) Make a knot as shown in Figure 6.

A WARNING: Check extension cords before

each use. If damaged, replace immediately.

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

■ POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of

electric shock, this appliance has a polar ized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance plug will fit

into a polarized extension cord only one

way. If the plug does not fit fully into the

extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does

not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

■ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc tions.

WARNING:

The operation of any hedge trimmer 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 shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY

A WARNING; Your hedge trimmer should never be plugged in while you are assembling parts or making

adjustments. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield if needed when operating your hedge trimmer.

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