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– Hold the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and sweep up.
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WARNING:
TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
• READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING. SAVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• CHECK THE HEDGE FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS SUCH AS WIRE OR FENCES BEFORE EACH USE.
• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DON’T OVERREACH.
• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
CAUTION:
BLADE MAY COAST AFTER TURN OFF.
DANGER:
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
REMOVE BATTERY PACK BEFORE SERVICING, CLEANING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM
THE GARDENING APPLIANCE.
The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened steel and with normal usage, they will
not require resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence (
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other hard objects, you may put a nick in the blade. There is no need to remove this nick as long
as it does not interfere with the movement of the blade. If it does interfere, remove the battery
and use a fine toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick. If you drop the trimmer,
carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent, housing cracked, handles broken or if you see
any other condition that may affect the trimmer’s operation. discontinue use immediately and
call the Craftsman help line at 888-331-4569.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals.
Do not store the unit on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
With the battery removed, use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the unit. Never let any liquid get inside the unit;
never immerse any part of the unit into a liquid. Prevent the blades from rusting by applying a film of light machine oil
after cleaning.
IMPORTANT:
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by
qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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