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TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY cont.

4.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.

5.CHECK for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

6.ALWAYS INSPECT the hedges, bushes, plantings that you are going to trim for hidden wires, pipe, landscape boards or other obstructions that could get caught in, or damage the cutting bar or blades.

7.DO NOT store the hedge trimmer on or adjacent to fertilizers or garden chemicals. Fertilizers and garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals, such as the hedge trimmer’s blades and cutting bar.

NOTE: IMPORTANT Lubricate the blades before and after each use. Ignoring lubrication will shorten blade life and affect cutting operation.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

!WARNING: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for hedge trimmer.

! WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing the plug from the outlet.

1. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized

plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug

will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does

not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change or alter the plug in any way.

2.Double insulation eliminates the need for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. Applicable only to Class II (double-insulated) tools.

This tool is a double insulated tool.

!CAUTION: This hedge trimmer has a 12-in. Pigtail Power Cord that must be plugged into a proper extension cord (see page 7).

!WARNING: Double insulation DOES NOT take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont.

3.BEFORE plugging in the tool, BE SURE that the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage marked on the tool’s data plate. DO NOT use “AC only” rated tools with a DC power supply.

4.DO NOT expose tools to rain or wet conditions or use electric tools in wet or damp locations. Water entering an electric tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

5.If operating an electric tool in damp locations is unavoidable, ALWAYS USE a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter to supply power to your tool. ALWAYS WEAR electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear in damp conditions.

6.When operating a power tool outside, ALWAYS use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. these cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

7.INSPECT tool cords for damage. Have damaged tool cords repaired at a Sears Service Center. BE SURE to stay constantly aware of the cord location and keep it well away from the blades.

8.DO NOT abuse the cord. NEVER use the cord to carry the tool by or to pull

the plug from the outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

EXTENSION CORDS

Use a proper extension cord. ONLY use cords listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Other extension cords can cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and overheating of tool.

For this tool an AWG (American Wire Gauge) size of a least 14-gauge is recommended for an extension cord of 25- ft. or less in length. Use 12-gauge for an extension cord of 50-ft. Extension cords 100-ft. or longer are not recommended.

Remember, a smaller wire gauge size has greater capacity than a larger number (14-gauge wire has more capacity than 16-gauge wire; 12-gauge wire has more capacity than 14-gauge). When in doubt use the smaller number.

When operating a power tool outdoors, use only with an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

!CAUTION: Keep the extension cord clear of the work area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on bushes, hedges, tree trunks, lawnmowers or other obstructions while you are working with the trimmer.

!WARNING: Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock, resulting in serious injury.

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172.79957 specifications

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