Sears C935.51891, 900.79441, C935.51890, 900.79442 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Form No. 90528394 DEC. 07 Printed in China

CAUTION:

Before using this product,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.

HEDGE TRIMMER

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

www.sears.com/craftsman

• Safety

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Español, 10

• Français, 17

U.S.A. Models 900.79441, 900.79442
Canada Models C935.51890, C935.51891

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT

- Don’t use hedge trimmers in damp or
wet locations.

• DON’T USE IN RAIN.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors
should be kept at a safe distance from
the work area.

• DRESS PROPERLY - Don’t 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.

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TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

• Before any use, be sure everyone using
this tool reads and understands all safety
instructions and other information
contained in this manual.

• Save these instructions and review
frequently prior to use and in instructing
others.

WARNING: When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship 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 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 61079

HEDGE TRIMMER DIAGRAM

SEARS WARRANTY

WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR

ALL TOOLS

Bail Handle

Lock Button

Cord Retainer

Blade Guard

Trigger

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• USE SAFETY GLASSES - Also use face
or dust mask if operation is dusty.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal
hearing protection during use. Under
some conditions and duration of use,
noise from this product may contribute to
hearing loss.

• 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 used for this
measure of safety.

• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use
appliance for any job except that for
which it is intended.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric
shock use only with an extension cord
intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A,
S0W-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.

• EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord be sure it
is heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The following table shows
the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the
cord.

• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING -
Don’t carry plugged in hedge trimmer
with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.

• DON’T ABUSE CORD - Never carry
hedge trimmer by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord

from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

• DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut
material or hold material to be cut when
blades are moving. Make sure trimmer
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.

CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.

• 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

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Keep proper

footing and balance at all times.

• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate hedge trimmer when you are
tired.

• DISCONNECT HEDGE TRIMMER from
the power supply when not in use or
when servicing or cleaning.

• STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER
INDOORS - When not in use, hedge
trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry
and high or locked-up place- out of reach
of children.

• 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.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - before
further 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, 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
otherwise indicated elsewhere in this
manual.

DANGER: Laceration hazard. Keep
hands away from blades. Keep both
hands on handles when power is on.

CAUTION: Laceration hazard. Blades
coast after turn off.

Minimum Gage for Extension Cords (AWG) 120

VAC Tools

Total Cord Length 0-25 26-50 51-100 105-150

Amp Rating AWG AWG AWG AWG
More than 0 18 16 16 14

Not More than 6

More than 6 18 16 14 12

Not More than 10

More than 10 16 16 14 12

Not more than 12

More than 12 14 12 Not

Not more than 16 Recommended

SAFETY WARNINGS: DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulated tools are constructed
throughout with two separate layers of
electrical insulation or one double

thickness of insulation between you and
the tool’s electrical system. Tools built
with this insulation system are not