Craftsman 172.79957 Extension Cords, Service Safety, Safety Rules for Electric Hedge Trimmers

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The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V

Volts

A

Amps

Hz

Hertz

W

Watts

min

Minutes

 

 

 

 

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Alternating current

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Direct current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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No-load speed

 

 

 

 

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Class II construction, Double Insulated

RPM………………………............................. . .Revolutions per minute

SPM…...........................…………………….....Strokes per minute

OPM………………..........................………..... Orbits per minute

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Indicates danger, warning or caution.

 

It means attention! Your safety is involved.

SERVICE SAFETY

1.If any part of this hedge trimmer is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: SHUT OFF the power switch and remove the trimmer plug from the power source and have the missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation.

2.Tool service should be performed at a Sears Parts and Repair Center. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

3.When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure

to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMERS

1.DANGER; Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on handles when power is connected to hedge trimmer. DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the trimmer switch is off, and the trimmer is disconnected from the power supply when clearing jammed material from blades. DO NOT grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.

2.CAUTION: Blades coast after hedge trimmer is turned off.

3.KNOW your electric trimmer. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or serious injury.

!DANGER: Laceration Hazard. Keep hands away from blades. Handle blades with care. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.

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4.Know the controls and know how to stop the blade quickly. Your hedge trimmer was designed with safety in mind. Dual Safety Trigger Switches located on the rear handle and the front auxiliary handle help prevent accidental starting. BOTH trigger switches have to be depressed to turn the hedge trimmer On. ONLY one has to be released to turn the trimmer Off.

5.DO NOT use trimmer without adequate lighting. ALWAYS make sure that you can see what you are trimming and edging.

6.Use trimmer ONLY when vegetation is dry.

7.ALWAYS hold the trimmer by both the main handle and the auxiliary handle for greater control and balance. NEVER reach in front of the safety guard. NEVER, for any reason, touch the cutting blades or any moving parts during use.

8.ALWAYS keep the cord behind the trimmer when in use. DO NOT place the cord over the hedge where it can be cut by the blade.

!WARNING: Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. ALWAYS make sure the trimmer switch is OFF and trimmer is UNPLUGGED when clearing jammed material from blades. DO NOT hold the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.

9.DO NOT carry the trimmer by the cord or pull the cord to disconnect it from the power receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

10.DO NOT FORCE the trimmer. Do not try to cut more than what the trimmer is designed for. DO NOT force the unit through thick, dense growth. If the blades slow down, reduce your pace. Trimmer will do a better job with less chance of injury when used at the rate for which it is designed.

11.If hedge trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally, CHECK immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.

12.DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Be aware of

footing when taking steps while using trimmer. NEVER run when using your hedge trimmer.

13.STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. DO NOT operate the trimmer when you are tired.

14.ALWAYS disconnect the trimmer from power source when not in use, or when you are cleaning or servicing it.

15.MAINTAIN the trimmer with care. Follow instructions for lubricating blades. ALWAYS inspect the hedge trimmer cord and if damaged have repaired, and also inspect extension cord before each use and replace if damaged.

16.KEEP the handle dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Use a clean cloth when cleaning. DO NOT use solvents, brake fluids, gasoline, or other petroleum products to clean the trimmer. They can damage plastic parts.

17.KEEP guard in place and in good working order. NEVER operate trimmer without guard in place. Keep hands away from cutting blades.

18.NEVER use the guard as a handle. NEVER hold the hedge trimmer by the guard. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

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Contents Electric Hedge Trimmer Warranty Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts ListTable of Contents Safety SymbolsSafety Instructions Safety InstructionsWork Area Safety Personal SafetyElectrical Safety Tool USE and Care SafetyElectrical Safety Extension CordsSafety Rules for Electric Hedge Trimmers Service SafetySafety Rules for Electric Hedge Trimmers Extension CordsAdditional Rules for Safe Operation UnpackingKeep hands away from blades Blades Coast after turn OffDescription DescriptionOperation AssemblyAssembly Operation Using the Trimmer Figs , 7Using the Trimmer Figs , 7 and 8 Maintenance MaintenanceSharpening and Removing Nicks from the Blades Fig Sharpening and Removing Nicks from the Blades cont. Fig22-in .2 Amp Electric Hedge Trimmer Accessories Parts ListItem No Parts No Part Description Qty Parts ListGet it fixed, at your home or ours

172.79957 specifications

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