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Summary of Contents for 172.79443

Page 1: ...ION Read understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before using this product Sears Roebuck end Co Hoffmen Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman _ website www sears com craftsman WARRANTY SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST ...

Page 2: ...ures Z_ WARNING BE SURE to read and understand all safety Instrueflons in this manual including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER WARNING and CAUTION BEFORE using this tool Failure to follow art instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire end or serious personal injury SYMBOL MEANING I _ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ladlcefes DANGER WARNING OR i CAUTION May be used in conjunction with...

Page 3: ...MMER If Ihe hedge trimmer blades jam or get caught on an electrical cord or wires DO NOT TOUCHTHE BLADE OR ELECTRICAL CORD OR WIRES FOR ANY REASONI THE BLADE COULD BE ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY Release drop set down the hedge tdmmer in the safest way possible disconnect the damaged electrical cord or wires from the power source if possible If that is not possible ...

Page 4: ... 6 ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont 3 BEFORE plugging in the tool BE SURE thai the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage marked on the tool s data plate DO NOT use AC only rated tools with a DO power supply 4 DO NOT expose tools to rain or wet conditions or use electric tools in wet or damp locations Waler entering an electric fool will increase the risk el electric shock 5 If operating an electric ...

Page 5: ...al starting BOTH tdgger 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 Ihat you can see whet you are trimming and edging 6 Use trimmer ONLY when vegelation is dry 7 ALWAYS ho_d the trimmer by both the main handle and the auxiliary handle for greater centre and balance NEV...

Page 6: ...S wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this tool Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses 3 PROTECT your lungs Wear a face mask o_ dust mask it the ope_atior_ is dusty 4 PROTECT your hearing Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use Under some conditions noise from this prodIlet may contribute to hearing loss 5 ALL VISITORS AND BYSTAN...

Page 7: ...ar provides lightweight durability and extended cutting reach 4 Dual Cutting Action helps minimize vibration Io reduce operator fatigue and provides 8 fast cutting act_oe 5 Hardened Steel Blades stay sharp longer 6 Dual Safety Trigger Switches fecated on 3 position rear handle and on 4 position front auxiliary handle harp prevent accidental starting 7 4 Position Front Handle easily adjusts to a co...

Page 8: ...liary Handle must be attached before use 1 Disconnect Idmmer from the power supply I L_ WARNING To avoid injury ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts cleaning the trimmer or making any adjustments 2 Insert the left side of the handle containing the plug blades into the motor housing making sure both plug blades are properly connected into notches ...

Page 9: ...ositions before using the hedge rimmec eo_lSort Po_llion_ Fig 6 t _ 116 Adjustment Button PIGTAIL POWER CORD Fig 7 Your hedge trimmer has a 12 inch pigtsil poweT eo_d This cord must be attached to a proper extension cord see page 7 EXTENSION CORDS using the Cord Retainer Clip I Make a loop of extension cord and place through the elongated hole on the cord retainer clip Fig 7 2 Fasten this loop of ...

Page 10: ...e to feed into tb_ cutti_g blade U_e the hedge trimmer for cutting non hal hedges and shnJhbery only Use a hand saw or pruning saw to trim large branches B USING THE TRIMMER Figs g 10 and 11 coot 6 When trimming new growth use a wide sweeping motion see Fig 1 so the stems are fed directly into the culting blade A slighl downward tilt of the blade in the direction of motioa gives the best cutting 7...

Page 11: ...s cleaning the trimmer or I making _ny adjustments I 3 Clamp the blade supped cutting bar assembly in a vise and make sure you supper1 the weight of the motor hmlsing and rear handle on a flel surface File the exposed cutting surface of the damaged blade tooth wilh an B inch fine round file having a 1 4 or 7 32 lech diameler Be sore to retain the tooth s original angle when filing to sharpen or to...

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Page 13: ...GHTSOOU2 27 CarbonGrushSXBX SFP43S2P _ 2 GH t 500U2 2e termin_ 48 t 4 1 I 6 1 1 24 22 in 4 0 Amp Electric Hedge Trimmer Model No 172 79443 The mode number wi be found on the nameplate of the Hedge Trimmer Always menlion the model number when requesting parts and sewice for your tool Jlern No 35 36 37 38 39 f03 47 48 49 5O 52 55 56 57 59 6O 61 62 63 64 65 _66 _7 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 GH 500U2 39 GHT...

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