Craftsman 172.79957 Manual do Operador

Operator's Manual3.2 Amp 22-in.ELECTRICHEDGE TRIMMERModel No.172.79957IWARNING: Read, understand and follow_1 all Safety Rules and OperatingInstr

A'n'ACHING THE SAFETY GUARD (Figure 2)After removing your hedge trimmer from the carton. Install the safety guard asfollows:I_. I WARNING: T

USING THE HEDGE TRIMMERThis hedge trimmer can be used for trimming and shapinghedges, shrubs and bushes that have a branch diameter upto 3/4 of an inc

ALWAYS maintain proper footing and balance and DO NOToverreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear andrubber gloves when trimming.Hold the tool fi

USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER LEVELING HEDGES (Figure 6)To obtain exceptionally level hedges,a piece of string can be stretchedalong the edge of the hedges

LAIw'""'"°; av°i°Ser'°us°ers°na'in'u a'waysturnIyour trimmer OFF and unplug it before cleaning or servici

SHARPENING THE BLADE1. Allow your hedge trimmer to come to a stop withthe cutter blade and guard positioned as shownin Figure 8. This will allow clear

ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER - MODEL NUMBER 172.79957The Model Number willbe found on the Nameplate. Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence r

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)urs!Your HomeFor repair in your home of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling system,no matter who made it, no

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possibledangers. The safety symbols and their explanations deserve your carefulattention

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS/PLAN AHEADSYMBOL MEANINGWARNING: If correctly used, this hedgetrimmer is a quick, easy to handle and

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.11. DO NOT operate this unit while tired, ill or under theinfluence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.12. Children MUS

ELECTRICAL SAFETY1. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug(one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in apolarized out

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR HEDGE TRIMMERS1. ALWAYS avoid accidental starting. DO NOT carry aplugged in trimmer with you finger on the switch. Be sure t

10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of thehedge trimmer, a guard or other par that is damagedshould be carefully checked to determine that

Your hedge trimmer has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficientcutting. These features include the trigger switch with a saftey switch t