Instruction Manual

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Repairs
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable. There are
no serviceable parts inside the charger or batterypack.
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WARNING: To assure product SAFETY
and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including brush inspection and replacement, when
applicable) should be performed by a CRAFTSMAN
factory service center or a CRAFTSMAN authorized
service center. Always use identical replacementparts.
Accessories
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WARNING: Since accessories, other than
those offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be used
with thisproduct.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available
at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service
center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact CRAFTSMAN call 1-888-331-4569 .
Cleaning
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WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out
of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a
week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always
wear ANSI Z87.1approved eye protection when
performingthisprocedure.
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WARNING: Never use solvents or other
harsh chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts
of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into
aliquid.
Blade Lubrication (Fig.A)
1. After use, remove thebattery.
2. Carefully apply a resin solvent to the exposedblades.
3. Insert the battery and turn the trimmer vertical with the
blades toward the ground and run the trimmer for a few
seconds to fully disperse thelubrication.
Storage (Fig.A)
1. After use, remove thebattery.
2. Keeping your hands away from the blade, slide the
sheath
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over the blade until it snaps into place as
shown in FigureA.
Blade Maintenance (Fig.K)
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
(Fig.K), stones, glass, or 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 contact
your local authorized service center for repairs before putting
it back intouse.
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, turn unit off and remove the
battery pack before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
Trimming Instructions (Fig. F–J)
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DANGER: Keep hands away fromblade .
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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 wires or
fences before eachuse.
• Keep hands on handles. Don’toverreach.
• Do not use under wetconditions.
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CAUTION: Blade may coast after turnoff.
Working Position (Fig.F, G)
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach.
Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and gloves when
trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the
tool ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in Fig. F, G. Refer
to Proper Hand Position for more information. Never hold
the tool by the bladeguard.
Trimming New Growth (Fig.H)
Using a wide, sweeping motion and 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.
Level Hedges (Fig.I)
To obtain exceptionally level hedges a piece of string can be
stretched along the length of the hedge as aguide.
Side Trimming Hedges (Fig.J)
Orient the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and
sweepup.