Features - Craftsman 138.99017 Operator's Manual

PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor ................................................................... 40 V DC
Blade Length .......................................................... 24 in.
Cutting Capacity .................................................... 2/3 in.
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
See Figure 1, page L
The safe use of this product requires an understanding
of the information on the tool and in this operator's
manual as well as a knowledge of the project you
are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
GUARD
The guard helps to deflect chips or other debris away
from the operator's hands.
Cutting Speed ................................................ 1600 cuts/min
Weight(without battery pack) ....................... 5.5 Ibs (2.5 Kg)
TRIGGER SWITCH AND LOCK OFF BUI-FON
The trigger switch, located beneath the rear handle, and
the lock-off button, located behind the front handle, must
be depressed simultaneously to allow blade rotation.
Lock-off switch may be released once hedge trimmer is
running.
ROTATING HANDLE
The handle of your hedge trimmer rotates 90 degrees to
the left or right for control and precision trimming.
ADJUSTABLE AUXILIARY HANDLE
The adjustable auxiliary handle adjusts to 3 positions
for better comfort and control.
UNPACKING
This product requires no assembly.
• Carefully remove the product and any accessories
from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the
packing list are included.
• Inspect the product carefully to make sure no
breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-888- 266-7096 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Hedge Trimmer
Scabbard
Operator's Manual
40v Battery
40v Charger
,_WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or
missing, do not operate this product until the
parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning
could result in serious personal injury.
_,WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify
this product or create accessories not
recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and
could result in a hazardous condition leading to
,_ possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power
supply until assembly is complete. Failure to
comply could result in accidental starting and
possible serious personal injury.
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