Craftsman GHT540S- Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!; SAFETY SYMBOLS; WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING: Some dust particles created by lawn and garden tools contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ! • Compounds in ferti...

Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Hedge Trimmer; SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.; PERSONAL SAFETY

4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: If correctly used, this electric Hedge Trimmer is an efficient tool to use; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe work, ALWAYS strictly comply with the safety rules that are contained in this manual. !...

Page 4 - POWER TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY cont.; EXTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL SAFETY

7 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. If the hedge trimmer blades jam or get caught on an electrical cord or wires, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE OR ELECTRICAL CORD OR WIRES FOR ANY REASON! THE BLADE COULD BE ELECTRICALLY “LIVE” AND CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY. Release, drop, set-down the hedge trimmer ...

Page 5 - ADDITIONAL HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS; what you are trimming and edging.; EXTENSION CORDS cont.; UNPACKING; material until all parts are; SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL

9 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. Remember, a smaller wire gauge size has greater capacity than a larger number (14-gauge wire has more capacity than 16-gauge wire; 12-gauge wire has more capacity than 14-gauge). When in doubt use the smaller number. ADDITIONAL HEDGE TRIMMER SA...

Page 6 - SPECIFICATIONS

10 DESCRIPTION KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER This hedge trimmer has many built-in convenience features for fast, efficient and safe cutting. These features include the front full wrap assist handle, and lock-off button and trigger safety switch located under the rear handle to prevent accidental ...

Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; from being pulled loose while using.; OPERATION; Move Hedge trimmer away from cutting area before stopping.

12 ASSEMBLY This product requires no assembly1. Cord retainer (See Fig. 2A, 2B, 2C)This product is designed with a cord retainer that prevents the extension cord from being pulled loose while using. • Form a loop with the end of the extension cord. • Insert loop portion of extension cord through ope...

Page 9 - lubricate the cutting blades before; MAINTENANCE

17 16 MAINTENANCE WARNING: This hedge trimmer should NEVER be connected to the power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, oiling blades, cleaning or when it is not in use. Disconnecting the trimmer will prevent accidental starting, which could cause serious personal injury, ! WA...

Page 10 - Electric Hedge T

18 PARTS LIST PARTS LIST 19 22-in. 4.5 Amp Electric Hedge T rimmer Model No. 172.797760 Model No. 172.797760 22-in. 4.5 Amp Electric Hedge Trimmer P ar ts No. P ar t Description Qt y. P osition No. GHT540S-1 GHT540S-2 GHT540S-3 GHT540S-4 GHT540S-5 GHT540S-6 GHT540S-7 GHT540S-8 GHT540S-9 GHT540S-10 G...