Craftsman 32074431 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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4.0-VOLT Lithium-Ion Cordless Pruner

Model No. 320. 74431

Charge Before first use

WARNING : To reduce the risk of injury,

the user must Read and understand the Operator's manual before using this product.

Sears Brands Management Corporation,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.craftsman.com

LISTED

• Warranty

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

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Warranty Page 2

Safety Symbols Page 3 General Safety Instructions Page 5-8 Description Page 9

Assembly Page 10

Operation Page 10 Maintenance Page 13

Troubleshooting Page 13

Exploded View and Parts List Page 14-16 Sears Repair Parts Phone Number Back Cover

CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY If this Craftsman product fails to provide complete satisfaction within

one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement.

This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this

product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

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 60179

INTRODUCTION

SAVE THESE INSTRUCIONS!

This cordless Pruner has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority

in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate. _, WARNING: Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals

known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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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. _I, WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this

manual, including all safety alert symbols such as "DANGER," "WARNING,"

and "CAUTION" before using this pruner. Failure to following all instructions

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

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

A_. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury. _, WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

A_, CAUTION: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

Damage Prevention and Information Messages

These inform the user of import information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if they are 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: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed

by a qualified service technician at a Sears Service Center.

_, WARNING: The operation of any power tools 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 shields.

Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

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SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

"k., Alternating Current Type of current

---== Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

n o No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

] Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

.../rain Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

Wet Conditions Alert locations.

Read The Operator's Manual read and understand operator's manual

O Always wear safety goggles or safety

Eye Protection glasses with side shields and a full face

Safety your safety.

Alert Precautions that involve

orbits, etc., per minute

Do not expose to rain or use in damp

To reduce the risk of injury, user must before using this product.

shield when operating this product.

No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from theblade will result in serious personal injury.

Failure to keep your hands away from theNo Hands Symbol blade will result in serious personal injury.

No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the

blade will result in serious personal injury.

Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage,avoid contact with any hot surface.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

_, WARNING: When using electric gardening tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal

injury, including the precautions that follow. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Avoid dangerous environments - don't use power tools in damp or wet locations.

• Don't use in rain.

• Keep children away - all visitors should be kept at a distance from the work

area.

• Dress properly - do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in

moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and 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.

• Use the correct tool - do not use the tool for any job except that for which it is

intended.

• Avoid unintentional starting - don't carry the tool with a finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

• Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or

holding the tool.

• Don't force the tool - 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 - keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.

• Store idle tools indoors - when not in use, tools should be stored indoors in a dry, and high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.

• Maintain tool with care - keep cutting edges sharp and clean for best

performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cord periodically, and if damaged, have

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

grease.

• Check damaged parts - before further use of the tool, 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, binding 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 repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless

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indicated elsewhere in this manual.

• Do not charge tool in rain, or in wet locations.

• Do not use a battery-operated tool in rain.

• Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold the material to be cut when

blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material

from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when

picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.

_i, CAUTION: blades coast after turning off.

• When the tool is stored or is not in use, always attach the blade cover on the

blade to prevent the operator from injury.

_i, CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read all

instructions, safety rules, and warnings thoroughly. Failure to comply may result in fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Keep the Operator's Manual for

future reference, and review it frequently. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS PRUNER

• Use the attachment and accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

• Take care to avoid cutting electrical wires that may be hidden.

_i, WARNING: Use any other accessory or attachment may increase the risk of

injury.

• This tool is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision and instruction concerning use of the

tool by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with the tool.

• Children should never be allowed to operate the tool; it should never be left

unattended and when not in use should be stored in a locked place out of the reach of children.

• Don't use the tool or perform battery charging operations in the rain.

• Don't leave the tool in rain or wet locations.

• Keep bystanders well away from your work area.

• Be careful not to catch foreign matter between the blades. If the blades are jammed with foreign matter, immediately switch off the tool. Then remove the

foreign matter from the blades.

• Keep your free hand away from the cutting area. Never touch the blades. They

are very sharp and you may cut yourself.

• Be vigilant when operating to ensure that the fingers on the hand used to hold or move twigs to be pruned are not exposed to the cutting blade.

• Don't force the tool to make it cut. You could injure yourself or cut something

else unintentionally.

• Always check the blades carefully before operation;the blade must be sharp

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