Craftsman 900 Operating Instructions, To Turn The Tool On, To Lock The Tool On For Continuous Run

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO TURN THE TOOL ON

Pull the LOCK BUTTON back with your thumb and then squeeze the TRIGGER with your fingers as shown in Figure 9.

(Once the tool is running you can release the LOCK BUTTON.) To turn the tool OFF, release the TRIGGER.

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Trigger

Lock Button

TO LOCK THE TOOL ON FOR

CONTINUOUS RUN

WITH THE TOOL RUNNING, pull the LOCK BUTTON ALL THE WAY back, release the TRIGGER, then release the LOCK BUTTON. The tool is now locked ON. To turn the tool OFF, squeeze and release the TRIGGER. NOTE: In order to lock the tool on, it is important to first release the trigger and then release the lock button.

TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS

1.EXTENSION CORD – (Figure 8 & 10) Always keep extension cord behind trimmer and away from the trimming operation. Never drape it over a hedge being trimmed. If you cut or damage the cord, unplug it at the electrical outlet immediately, before inspecting or repairing cord.

4.WORKING POSITION – (Figure 10) Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and rubber gloves when trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the tool ON. Always hold the trimmer, with one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the bail handle. Never hold the tool by the blade guard.

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3.TRIMMING NEW GROWTH -

(Figure 11) – A wide, sweeping motion, feeding the blade teeth through the twigs is most effective. A slight downward tilt of the blade, in the direction of motion gives the best cutting.

CAUTION: Do not use the trimmer for cutting stems greater than its capacity. Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings.

79441, 51890 5/8 in. (8mm) 79442, 51891 5/8 in. (8mm)

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4.LEVEL HEDGES (Figure 12) – To obtain exceptionally level hedges, a piece of string can be stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.

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