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LOCK-ON

TAB

LOCK_FF

BU'l'rON

IGGER

Fig. 4

TO LOCK-ON

•Slide the lock-off button forward (1).

•Depress and hold the switch trigger (2).

•Release the lock-offbutton (3).

•Pull lock-on tab back with your thumb and hold (4).

•Release switch tdgger (5), then release lock-on tab.

TO RELEASE THE LOCK

•Depress the switch trigger and release it.

If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and your hedge trimmer becomes disconnectedfrom power supply,disengage the lock-on feature immedi- ately.

EXTENSION CORD RETAINER

See Figure5.

An extensioncord retainer has been provided to prevent extensioncord from becoming disconnected from your trimmerduring use. It is molded into the switch handle of your hedge tdmmer. Plug extension cord into plug recess below switch handle, then snugly fit cord into retainer as shown in Figure 5.

SWITCH

EXTENSION

CORDRETAINER

16A.W.G.

EXTENSIONCORD

Fig. 5

ALTERNATEMETHODFOR

SECURINGEXTENSIONCORDS

EXTENSIONCORD

\

Fig. 6

Extension cord retainer works best with 16 A.W.G. extension cords. When using 18 A.W.G. extension cords the cord may be lOOsein extension cord re- tainer. When using 14 A.W.G. extension cords the cord may be tight in extension cord retainer.We suggestan alternate method as shown in figure 6 for securingloose or tight extension cords.

,_ WARNING: If any parts are missing, damaged, or broken, do not operate your trimmeruntil they have been replaced. Failure to do so could result in possiblesedous personal injury.

PREPARING FOR OPERATION

For ease of operation your hedge trimmer has both a front handle and a rear handle. See Figure 7.

BLADE GUARD

BLADE

FRONTHANDLE

REARHANDLE

Fig. 7

_1, WARNING: Check the front handle before each use. Make sure it is securely fastened to your

hedge trimmer before using.

For your protection there is a blade guard between the front handle and the blade,

_ CAUTION: Do not operate if blade guard becomes broken or damaged.

When using your hedge trimmer hold it with both hands as shown in Figure 7.

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Contents Nrtl Hedge Trimmer Double InsulatedCustomer Responsili!ities Full ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Electric Hedge TrimmerElectrical Connection Read ALL Instructions Symbol Meaning Safety Alert SymbolPersonal injury Double InsulationWear Hearing Protection During Extended Periods of Operation Dont Overreach or Stand onExtension ExtensionSee Figure See Figures 1See Trimming a Hedge Wear gloves when trimmingthorny or pricklygrowthSee Figures 8 Blade Lubrication Sharpening the Cutter BladeCutlerbladeguard LubricationPushforward Andliftto Remove Remove grease cover and blade assemblyASSEMBLYSt Blade Assemblyo GearBladecover Reartab Sudebladecover Blade ReplacementBladecover Fronttabs11i See Back page for Parts Ordering Instructions Craftsman 20 in. Hedge Trimmer Model NumberQuan PartsDirects

315.79889 specifications

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