Craftsman 900 Safety Warnings and Instructions Polarized Plugs, Specific Safety Warning

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intended to be grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use extension cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection.

NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The insulation

system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool. Replacement parts: When servicing all tools, USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Repair or replace damaged cords.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED

PLUGS

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this

plug does not fit fully into the extension

equipment has a polarized plug (one

cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not

blade is wider than the other). This

fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the

equipment must be used with a suitable

extension cord does not fit fully into the

polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord.

outlet, contact a qualified electrician to

Polarized connections will fit together

install the proper outlet. Do not change

only one way. Make sure that the

the tool plug or extension cord in any way.

receptacle end of the extension cord has

 

large and small blade slot widths. If the

 

 

 

SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNING

WARNING: Some dust created when using lawn and garden power tools contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Some examples of these chemicals are:

crystalline silica from sand, bricks and other masonry dust

arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber (CCA)

compounds in fertilizers

compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

Health risk from these chemical exposures varies, depending on the

environment in which you are working and how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, follow product label instructions to apply chemicals such as fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides or pesticides. When using these tools, wear safety equipment such as gloves and dust masks which are especially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED):

- Phillips Screwdriver

ATTACHING BAIL HANDLE TO TRIMMER

The trimmer is shipped with the bail handle tied to the trimmer. To attach the bail handle:

Cut the zip tie which holds the handle to the trimmer.

Remove the phillips head screws from both sides of the trimmer housing or from the carton.

For catalog numbers (79441, 51890) position the handle/barrier assembly in place by sliding it over the blade as shown in figure 1. Push the handle up onto the housing and click it into place as shown in figure 2.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Hedge Trimmer Diagram Sears WarrantyGeneral Safety Warnings and Instructions for ALL Tools InstructionsSafety Warnings Double Insulation VAC ToolsSafety Warnings and Instructions Polarized Plugs Specific Safety WarningAssembly Instructions Attaching Bail Handle to TrimmerAttaching Extension Cord to Trimmer Operating Instructions To Turn the Tool onTo Lock the Tool on for Continuous RUN Trimming InstructionsAccessories MaintenanceSIDE-TRIMMING Hedges Need More HELP? Parts