Craftsman 172.79957 operating instructions Description, DESCRIPTION cont, Specifications

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER (Fig. 2)

Your hedge trimmer has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficient cutting. These features include the front handle with a top trigger switch, and a trigger safety switch under the rear handle, to prevent accidental starts. Both must be pressed on to turn the hedge trimmer on.

Your hedge trimmer has a precision built electric motor and it should only be connected to a 120-volt, 60 Hz AC ONLY power supply (normal household current). The trimmer should always be used with a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet.

DO NOT operate this trimmer on direct current (DC). The large voltage drop would cause a loss of power and the motor would overheat. If the trimmer does not operate when plugged into correct 120-volt, 60 Hz AC ONLY outlet, check the power supply. The trimmer comes with a 12-in. pigtail power cord and must be plugged into a proper extension cord.

This Electric Hedge Trimmer Has the Following Features:

1.3.2 Amp Motor provides the power to cut branches up to 3/4-inch in diameter.

2.3000 SPM-Strokes per minute (no-load speed) for fast cutting on a variety of hedge trimming jobs around the yard.

3.22-inch long Steel Cutting Bar provides durability and extended cutting reach.

4.Dual Cutting Action helps minimize vibration to reduce operator fatigue and provides a fast cutting action

5.Hardened Steel Blades stay sharp longer.

6.Dual Safety On/Off Trigger Switches with extended wrap, located on rear handle and front “T” handle. Both switches have to be depressed to power hedge trimmer ON

7.Ergonomically designed Front “T” Handle for maximum handling control

8.Rear Handle for easy control in all angles of use.

9.Cord Retention Clip located on pigtail cord keeps extension cord connected.

10.Lightweight Ergonomically Designed for easy use and handling comfort

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

DESCRIPTION cont.

Fig. 2

Front Auxiliary	Front Trigger
Handle	Safety Power Switch
Blade Guard
	Rear Handle

22-in.

Blade Support Cutting Bar

Upper Cutting Blade

Lower Blade

	Air Vents
	Rear Trigger
	Safety Power Switch
	Pigtail Cord
	Cord Retainer Clip
	Plug Blades
SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Length	22-inches
Speed (Strokes per Minute)	3000
Cutting Capacity	3/4-inch
Cutting Action	Dual
Power Requirement	120-volt, 60 Hertz AC

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