Craftsman 358798660 Owner’s Manual

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ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER

Read the Operator's Manual and Follow All Warnings and Safety

Instructions. Failure To Do So Can Result in Serious Injury.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

• Assembly • Maintenance

• Operation • Repair Parts

DOUBLE INSULATED

CRAFTSMAN BRUSHWACKER ® ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER

Ifthis Craftsman Brushwacker Electric Hedge Trimmer fails to perform properly due toa defect in material or workmanship within (2) two years 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.

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON.SEARS BEST

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .. 3

KNOW YOUR UNIT ......................... 5

ASSEMBLY ................................. 6

PRE -OPERATION CHECKS ................ 7

SPECIFICATIONS

Trigger

Rear

Handle

Cord

Lock-out

ACCESSORIES ............................. 7

USING YOUR UNIT ......................... 8

GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............... 10

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ......... Back Cover

Assist Handle

Hand Guard

Trigger Switch

MODEL: 358.798660

VOLTAGE 120 AMPS 3.5

CUTTING BLADE 24 Inches

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS "ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."

Cutting Blades

Hole

(forconvenientstorage)

Illustrations may differ from a_al model due to design changes.

A WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

A WARNING: When using electric hedge trimmers, basic safety precautions should always be fol- lowed to reduce the risk of floe, electric shock, and personal injury. Read all instructions (see additional safety instructions throughout this manual).

Ak DANGER - THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS! This unit can cause serious in-

jury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and saf.ety "instructions ".m

this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this .unit. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and iustruetionsin this manual and on the unit. Readthe entireOp- erator's Manual before assembling and using rids unit! Restrict the use of this power tool to persons wno reaa, unnsr- stand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.

Always Wear

Eye Protection

, ,_.,; OR INJURED,

__ 30 foot (10 meter)

L_''lSft ' " \ - "'_ ORINJURED.

(5 m) 15 ft f[ - KEEP PEOPLE AND ANIMALS

_ _' 15 FEET (5 METERS) AWAY.

BLADES MOVES MO_ENTARILY AFTER SWITCH IS RELEASED.

Eye WARNING

Protection BLADES CAN THROW OBJECTS

- YOU CAN BE BLINDED

- ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES

°" AND A DUST MASK IF OPERATION

VIOLENTLY.

IS DUSTY.

A WARNING

- THE BLADES CAN SERIOUSLY

- OTHERS CAN BE BLINDED

CUT YOU OR OTHERS.

ALLOWBL_S TO _ WARNING

STOP BEFORE

_OVINO THEM

FROM THE CU'L.

BLADES MOVE MOMENTARILY

AFTER SWITCH IS RELEASED.

- THE BLADES CAN SERIOUSLY

CUT YOU OR OTHERS.

- ALLOWBLADES TO STOP BEFORE REMOVING THEM FROM THE CUT.

AkWARNING

BLADES CAN CUT THE EXTENSION CORD.

- KEEP THE EXTENSION CORD AWAY FROM THE BLADES.

- A CUT EXTENSION CORD CAN

CAUSE SERIOUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK TO YOU OR OTHERS.

Ak WARNING

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

- FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

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SAFETY NOTICE

Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of alectrieally powered band tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the

_mgers, hands, and wrists ofp .eopleprone to circulation disordei's orabnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weathe_ hasbee.n linked to blood vessel damage m otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pare, ross ozs_rengm, eaange m

skin color or texture, or loss of feeling inthe fingers, hands, or wrists, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention_ Ananti-vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on acontinual ant regular basis must monitor closely'their physical condition and the condition of this tool

- FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....(Continued)

A OPERATOR SAFETY 8. Do not use the unit if the trigger switch does not turn

1. DANGER--RISK OF CUT--KEEP HANDS the unit on and off properly. Repairs to the switch

AWAY FROM BLADES--KEEP BOTH HANDS ON

HANDLES WHEN POWER IS ON. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion.

Make sure the trigger switch is not engaged and the power source is disconnected when removing jammed

material from the blades. Do not grab or hold the unit

by the blades.

2. DRESS PROPERLY--Always wear eye protection.

Always wear heav_, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear short pants, sandals, jewelry,

loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging

straps, ties, tassels, etc.; they can be caught in moving parts. Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. Be- ing fully covered will help protect you from pieces of toxic plants such as poison ivy thrown by the blades, which could be more of a hazard than touching the

plant itself.

3. STAY ALERT--Do not operate th e unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs,

or medication. Watch what you are doing. Use com- mon sense.

4. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF THE UNIT--Never carrythe unit with YOurfinger on the

trigger switch. Be sure the trigger switch is not en- gaged before connecting the extension cord.

5. CAUTION--Blades move momentarily aider the

trigger switch is released.

6. Wear hearing protection when using this unit.

A ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. WARNING--TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-

TRICAL SHOCK--Do not use on wet hedges or shrubbery, in damp or wet locations, or around swim-

ming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid the possibility of electrical shock.

2. WARNING--TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-

TRICAL SHOCK--Use extension cords specifically marked as suitable for outdoor appliances having electrical rating not less than the rating of the unit.

The cord mustbe marked with the suffix "WA." An un- dersized extension cord will cause a drop in line volt-

age resulting in loss of power and overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. (NOTE: Fig-

ure 1 shows the correct size to be used depending on

the cord length).

3. Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on the name plate of the unit.

4. Avoid dangerous situations. Do not.use in the pres- ence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and!or causing damage to unit.

5. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR UNIT--Inspect

the insulation and connectors on the unit and exten- sion cord before each use. If there is any damage, do

not use until damage is repaired by qualified service personnel. Do not use a damaged extension cord.

6. DON'T ABUSE CORD- -Never carry the unit by the

cord or yank the cord to disconnect the unit.

7. To reduce the possibility of the extension cord discon- necting from the unit during operation, attach the ex-

tension cord to the cord retainer on the unit as shown in Figure 4.

must be made by qualified service personnel.

9. Keep the extension cord clear of the operator, blades,

and obstacles at all times. Do not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

10. Avoid any body contact with any grounded oonductor, such as metal pipes or wire fences, to avoid the possi- bility of electric shock.

A UNIT SAFETY

1. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be

used for the hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available

having built -in GFCI protection and may be uasd for

this measure of safeW.

2. Inspect entire unit, including guards, befare each nse. Have damaged parts replaced by your service dealer.

Make sure all fasteners are in place and securely fas- tened.

3. Before using the unit, have your service dealer re- place blades or parts that are cracked, chipped, bro-

ken, or damaged in any other way. Throw away dam- aged or bent blades.

4. Use only SEARS ®specified blades.

A TRIMMING SAFETY

1. DON'T FORCE THE 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.

2. Inspect area to be trimmed before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)

which can wrap around or be thrown by the blades.

3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY--Keep others including children, animals, bystanders and helpers outside the 80 foot (10 meter) Hazard Zone. Stop the unit iinme- diately if you are approached.

4. Always keep the unit in front of your body.

5. DON'T OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTABLE SUPPORT such as ladders, stools, truck beds, etc. Keep f'n'm footing and balance at all times.

6. Do not raise unit above your shoulders. The blades can come dangerously close to your body.

7.. Keep all parts of your body away from the blades.

8. USE UNIT PROPERLY--Use only for jobs ex--

plained in this manual.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE - -Maintain the unit

according to recommended procedures.

Keep the blades and air vents free of debris. DISCONNECT UNIT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY

3. before performing maintenance.

Use only genuine SEARS replacement parts as rec- ommended.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

DISCONNECT UNIT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY

1. when not in use.

Hand carry the unit with the motor stopped and the blades away from your body.

Secure the unit before storing or transporting it in a

vehicle.

Store unit so blades cannot accidentally cause injur_. The unit can be hung by hole in blades.

STORE UNIT INDOORS--Store unit unplugged in a high, dry place out of the reach of children.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assis-

tance, contact your SEARS Store or call the Customer Assistance Hotline, 1-800-235-5878.

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