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Page 1: ...ON Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 Safety Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 972000 600 NRTL 3 99 ...

Page 2: ...eatures for making trimming operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this hedge trimmer making it easy to maintain and operate _1 CAUTION Carefully read through this entire owner s manual before using your new hedge trimmer Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your hedge...

Page 3: ...mpletelyall instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to complycan resultin accidents involvingfire electric shock or seriouspersonal injury Save owner smanual and review frequently for continuingsafe operation and instructingothers who may use thistool _ WARNING When using electric hedge trimmers basic safety precautions should always be followedto reduce the riskof fire elec...

Page 4: ...ng when changing accessories such as blades when cleaning and the like MAINTAIN TRIMMER WITH CARE Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Inspect hedge trimmer cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired by an authorized service facility Inspect extension cord periodically and replace...

Page 5: ...a polarized extension cord only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit obtain a correct polarized extension cord A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug If the p...

Page 6: ...2 Insert screw from right to left through the front handle and motor housing See the arrow shown in Figure 2 Tighten screw securely with a flat blade screw driver _ WARNING Before connectingyour hedge trimmerto power supplysource always check tc be sure it is not in lock onposition depress and release the switchtrigger Failure to do so coulc result inaccidentalstartingof your trimmer resultingin p...

Page 7: ...XTENSION CORDRETAINER 16A W G EXTENSION CORD Fig 5 Fig 6 Extension cord retainerworks best with 16 A W G extension cords When using 18 A W G extension cords the cord may be lOOsein extensioncord re tainer When using 14 A W G extensioncords the cord may be tight in extensioncord retainer We suggestan alternate method as shown in figure 6 for securingloose or tight extensioncords _ WARNING If any pa...

Page 8: ... at this height Trim the hedge just above this guide line of string See Figure 8 Trim the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at the top as shown in Figure 9 More of the hedge will be exposed when shaped this way and its growth will be more uniform Wear gloves when trimmingthornyor pricklygrowth When trimmingnew growth use a wide sweeping action so that the stems are fed directlyi...

Page 9: ...oth with an 8 inch smooth round file 1 4 in or 7 32 in diameter Be sure to retain the original angle of tooth when filing Remove the hedge trimmer from the vise restart it and stop it so that the unsharpened edges of the blade teeth are exposed Disconnect the tool and repeat the sharpening procedure as described above LUBRICATION All of the bearingsin thistool are lubricatedwitha sufficientamount ...

Page 10: ...de cover forward and lift from hedge trimmer Remove blade screws See Figure 13 Note A 5 16 in socket or nut driver is required to remove blade screws BLADE ASSEMBLY St BLADE ASSEMBLY O GEAR ASSEMBLY WASHER BLADE COVER BLADE SCREWS BLADE ASSEMBLY BLADE COVER SCREW O Afteraligning continueto hold blade assembly place then manually slide blade assembly back and forth until screw holes in grease cover...

Page 11: ...REWS Fig 16 Replace blade cover Place rear tab insidehous ing align front tabs with slotsin housing then slide blade cover back intoits correct position Sea Figure 17 FRONT TABS BLADE COVER SUDEBLADE COVER BACK INTOPosmoN Tighten blade coverscrew securely Fig 17 _1 WARNING Make sure blade coveris replaced before connectingyour hedge trimmerto power supply Failureto do so will expose internalparts ...

Page 12: ...CRAFTSMAN 20 in HEDGE TRIMMER MODEL NUMBER 315 798890 SEE NOTE A PAGE 13 2 4 13 14 9 I I 10 11 i 12 ...

Page 13: ...60 001 14 967506 001 972000 600 PARTS LIST Description Quan Lock Nut 1 4 20 1 Front Handle 1 Logo Plate 1 Screw 8 19 x 2 3 4 in Pan Hd T F 1 Data Plate 1 Blade Seal 1 Washer 1 Gear Assembly 1 20 in Blade Assembly 1 Screw 10 32 x 5 8 in Washer Hd T F 4 Blade Cover 1 Screw 1 4 20 x 4 1 4 in Rd Hd 1 Grease Cover 1 Drive Washer 1 Owner s Manual NOTE A The assembly shown represents an important part of...

Page 14: ...i_ces For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirects 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreeme...

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