Owner's Manual CRnFTSMRN 20 in. HEDGE TRIMMER Double Insulated Model No. 315.798890 Save this manual for future reference. A CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Parts List Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page; www.sears.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table Of Contents...................... ............................................................................................................................................. .... 2 Warranty and Introduction.. ................................................................................................ ..... 2 ■Rufes For Safe Operation .. ............................................................................................... ... 3-5 Assembiy.......................
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible clangers. The safety symbols, an the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING A SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL; A DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) ^ WARNING: Avoid dangerous environment and guard against electric shock hazard. Don't use trimmer in rain, in damp or wet locations, or on wet hedges and shrubbery. Use only extension cords in good condition and marked "suitable for use with outdoor appliances" having electrical rating not less than rating of trimmer. Do not use damaged extension cords. Inspect cords periodically and replace if damaged. Do not abuse cord. Never carry trimmer by cord.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) EXTENSION CORDS. The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating, be sure to use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. For lengths less than 100 feet, No. 16 A.W.G, extension cords should be used. Follow the recommended cord sizes on the following chart when using extension cords. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage.
OPERATION ASSEMBLY INSTALLING FRONT HANDLE See Figures 1 and 2. After removing your hedge trimmer from its carton, remove the front handle, screw, and lock nut from the plastic bag. Using aflat blade screwdriver, which is the only tool needed for assembly, install as follows: ■ Orient front handle so that the side with the molded slot for lock nut will be located on the left side of your hedge trimmer. See Figure 1.
OPERATION ALTERNATE METHOD FOR SECURING EXTENSION CORDS EXTENSION CORO Fig. 6 ly-HD Fig, 4 Extension cord retainer works best with 16 A.W.G. extension cords. When using 18 A.W.G. extension cords the cord may be loose in extension cord re tainer. When using 14 A.W.G. extension cords the cord may be tight in extension cord retainer. We suggest an alternate method as shown in figure 6 for securing loose or tight extension cords. TO LOCK-ON • Slide the lock-off button forward (1).
OPERATION A CAUTION: Do not use blade guard as a gripping surface. A WARNING: Stay alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate trimmer when fatigued. TRIMMING A HEDGE See Figures 8 and 9. Fig. 8 Wear gioves when trimming thorny or prickly growth. When trimming new growth, use a wide, sweeping action so that the stems are fed directiy into the cutter USE TRIMMER PROPERLY. Hold the hedge trimmerblade. Older growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest by using a sawing movement.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES A WARNING: When servicing use only identical BLADE LUBRICATION ^ Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other See Figure 11. Disconnect hedge trimmer from power suppiy. parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge trimmer blade before and after each use. SHARPENING THE CUTTER BLADE Before lubricating, be sure the switch is in the OFF See Figure 10.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE REPLACEMENT Disconnect hedge trimmer from power suppiy. ■ Remove blade cover screw. See Figure 12. PUSH FORWARD AND LIFT TO REMOVE Remove grease cover and blade assembly. Make sure drive washer remains installed on d pin. Align slot in new blade assembly and grease c with drive washer on gear assembly. See Figu 14. BLADE ASSEMBLY SL( BLADE COVER SCREW ■ Remove blade cover: To remove, push blade cover fonward and lift from hedge trimmer. ■ Remove blade screws.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE REPLACEMENT (Continued) iV WARNING: Blades are sharp. When manually sliding blade assembly, do not place your hand or fingers between blades or in any position where they could get pinched or cut. ■ Replace blade screws. Tighten screws securely. ■ Replace blade cover screw. See Figure 16. Note: Do not tighten until blade cover has been replaced. Replace blade cover.
CRAFTSMAN 20 in. HEDGE TRIMMER - MODEL NUMBER 315.
CRAFTSMAN 20 in. HEDGE TRIMMER - MODEL NUMBER 315.798890 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your HEDGE TRIMMER or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST Key No. Part Number 1 703477-057 Lock Nut 2 980448-002 Front Handle ........................................................ ................. 1 3 980458-001 Logo Plate ..............................
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