Craftsman 172.79957 operating instructions Safety Symbols, Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty……………………………..........................................……………..Page	2
Safety Symbols……………………..........................................……………..Page	3
Safety Instructions……………………..........................................……….....Page	4 - 11
Unpacking..……………………………...........................………………….....Page 11
Description………………………………..........................................…..……Page	12 - 13
Assembly and Adjustments………………………………..............................Page	14 - 15

Operation...................………………………..........................................…...Page 15 - 17

Maintenance..........……………………..........................................………....Page 18 - 19

Accessories	Page	20
Parts List.......……………………..........................................……………......Page		21 - 23

TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® HEDGE TRIMMER

If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT.

This warranty does not include expendable parts such as lamps, batteries, bits blades, bonnets or strings.

If this Craftsman product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

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

!WARNING: Some dust created by using lawn and garden power tools contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS

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.

!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 tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL MEANING

!SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

		Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or
!	DANGER
		serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the
		safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
		and personal injury.
		Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or
!	WARNING
		serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the
		safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
		and personal injury.
		Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal
!	CAUTION
		injury to yourself or others or property damage. Always
		follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
		electric shock and personal injury.

DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES

These inform user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if 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: The operation of any power tool 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 shield, available at Sears Stores or other Craftsman Outlets.

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