Craftsman 316.79249 - Manual (Page 6)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Removing the attachment:
1.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 2).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the hedge
trimmer attachment out of the coupler (Fig. 2).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
Adjust the angle of the trimmer to suit the area you are trimming;
adjust the blade angle based on the situation. Adjust the blade as
follows:
1.
Grasp the adjustment bolt (Fig. 4) and turn counterclockwise to
unscrew the bolt from the hole in the indexing ring.
OPERATING TIPS
• To trim new growth, use a wide sweeping motion, feeding the
blade teeth through the hedge or twigs. The most effective
cutting is achieved with a slight downward tilt of the blade.
.• Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth. When
trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action, so that the
stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. Older growth will
have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest by using a
sawing movement.
• Do not try to cut stems that are larger than 7/16 inches (11 mm)
thick. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning saw to trim large
stems.
• If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge level.
Decide how high you want the hedge. Then, stretch a piece of
string along the hedge at this height. Trim the hedge just above
this guide line of string. Trim the side of a hedge so that it will be
slightly narrower at the top. More of the hedge will be exposed
when shaped this way, and be more uniform (Fig. 5).
• To trim the sides of hedges, hold the hedge trimmer at the
bottom and sweep upwards.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
2. Rotate the blade to the desired position using the angle
adjustment holder.
3. Align the adjustment bolt with the appropriate indexing hole.
4. Screw the bolt into the indexing hole clockwise until hand-tight
to secure the blade. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Angle
Adjustment
Holder
WARNING: Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury
when operating this unit. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear
heavy long pants, boots and gloves. Use a full face
shield when needed. Secure hair above shoulder level.
WARNING: Keep hands and fingers away from
moving parts. Any part of body coming in contact with
moving parts could result in serious injury.
WARNING: If any parts are missing, damaged, or
broken, do not operate your hedge trimmer until they
have been replaced. Failure to do so could result in
possible serious personal injury.
WARNING: Make sure the unit is powered off before
adjusting the trimming angle.
WARNING: If operating the unit on a slope, stand
below the cutting attachment. DO NOT operate on a
slope or hilly incline if there is the slightest chance of
slipping or losing your footing.
Indexing Holes
Indexing
Ring
Check Coupler Engagement Prior to Use
1.
Start the unit.
2. Briefly engage and release the trigger.
3. Check that attachment is operating.
4. If the attachment is not operating, remove attachment and
repeat steps for installing the attachment.
5. Recheck operation of attachment.
Adjustment
Bolt
WARNING: Before each use, and periodically during
use, check to make sure that the adjustment bolt is
properly tightened.
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DANGER: If the blade jams on any electrical cord or
line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE. It can become
ELECTRICALLY LIVE and VERY DANGEROUS. Release
the unit in the safest manner possible, and turn off the
power source.