Craftsman 315.79889 Trimmer User Manual
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1. occccccessseeresessenseeees 1 5 980456 001 Data Plate iiaaaeaoe iiis isida tiaraa ioiii 1 6 617900 002 Blade Seal tacerea n n aaee 1 7 990762 001 WaSh b siini a an aa eii eiii 1 8 967818 002 Gear Assembly oo eee cssssssessssesserecesseeusscsssecsssessnsesessens 1 9 662961 012 20 in Blade Assembly oo ce cccesssessescersensecssscsasscssncnennens 1 10 990427 001 Screw 10 32 x 5 8 in Washer Hd T F cccceeseesnseenees 4 11 967876 008 Blade Cover eseese E EE 1 12 930517 073 Screw 1 4 20 x 4 1 4 in Rd Hd ssnsosnioonnsorrerresesrsesresessse 1 13 990460 001 Grease COVEN iaiiaeeeai 1 pey A 967506 001 972000 600 Drive Washer cc ccc ccecsscescosenccevecaaesesensrsseceestauseeversceess Owner s Manual NOTE A The assembly shown represents an important part of the Double Insulated System To avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the System service should be performed by your nearest Sears Repair Center Contact your nearest Sears Retail Store for Service Center information Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally 13 For in home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Para pedir servicio de reparacion a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi ces 1 900 603 4455 For the repair or replacement parts yo2. area USE TRIMMER PROPERLY Use only for trimming the type of shrub growth etc described in the operating instructions Do not abuse trimmer DON T FORCE HEDGE TRIMMER It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed DON T OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTABLE SUPPORT Keep good footing and balance at all times Do not use on ladder AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING OF TRIMMER Before plugging in trimmer be sure trimmer switch is off Don t carry trimmer with finger on switch DISCONNECT UNPLUG TRIMMER FROM POWER SUPPLY Disconnect the hedge trimmer from power supply when not in use before servicing when changing accessories such as blades when cleaning and the like MAINTAIN TRIMMER WITH CARE Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Inspect hedge trimmer cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired by an authorized service facility Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if damaged Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease STORE TRIMMER INDOORS When not in use store trimmer indoors in a dry place where not accessible to children CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before futher use of the hedge trimmer a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its int
3. replaced BLADE COVER REAR TAB BLADE COVER SCREW SCREWS O Fig 16 11 E Replace blade cover Place rear tab inside hous ing align front tabs with slots in housing then slide blade cover back into its correct position See Figure 17 BLADE COVER FRONT TABS SLIDE BLADE COVER BACK INTO POSITION Fig 17 E Tighten blade cover screw securely A WARNING Make sure blade cover is replaced before connecting your hedge trimmer to power supply Faifure to do so will expose internal parts which could cause an accident or electrical shock resulting in serious injury Note If binding occurs after replacing blade assembly repeat the steps above for reassembly CRAFTSMAN 20 in HEDGE TRIMMER MODEL NUMBER 315 798890 SEE NOTE A PAGE 13 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 Part No Number Description Quan 1 703477 057 Lock Nut 1 4 20 oo cececeseteesceeteeseeeaesseeseeseseeseseseeensasenss 1 2 980448 002 Front Handle 0 ecesscsesssscssesereressessessceatscasanvscoensoasnuaaareras 1 3 980458 001 LOGO Platene onno ANE aei aiie 1 4 999306 025 Screw 8 19 x 2 3 4 in Pan Hd T F
4. NTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE HEDGE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 INTRODUCTION Your hedge trimmer has many features for making A CAUTION Carefully read through this entire trimming operations more pleasant and enjoyable owner s manual before using your new hedge Safety performance and dependability have been trimmer Pay close attention to the Rules For given top priority in the design of this hedge trimmer Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you making it easy to maintain and operate use your hedge trimmer properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your hedge trimmer has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your hedge trimmer does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbois is to attract your attention to possible dangers
5. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 20 in HEDGE TRIMMER Double Insulated Model No 315 798890 Save this manual for future reference A CAUTION Read and follow e Safety all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of k Assembly this product e Operation Customer Responsibilities Customer Help Line 1 800 932 3188 e Parts List Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page www sears com craftsman 972000 600 NATL 3 99 TABLE OF CONTENTS E Table OF ConientS cacce _ sesguthetpslnanteatealiornde ian eiedadialehede untae enna 2 E Warranty and Introduction aeaceasescencescauceeseseaesssesevesevaesessesaccnsesaueesenucatsnesarsetansenensenees 2 B Rules For Safe Operation aaeussssessssesssnsvecesssvescusuvesessusessvecestieesesssscecanecesssetesrseseeseecs 3 5 WR eet es ter ane 5 6 M Operation een BOS hiner aia neud aaimaeeada A e 6 8 a Customer Responsibilities SEIA Acs Such aaia a anrr Myles ley A A N i 9 11 u Exploded View and Repair Parts Lists cusdeasiicn ai a E a 12 13 W Parts Ordering Service De citi sig cet eee ict a Ne dobar ae oe tents Mea 14 WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER if this CRAFTSMAN Electric Hedge Trimmer fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or workmanship within 1 one year from the date of purchase Sears will repair or replace it free of charge WARRA
6. RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE REPLACEMENT Remove grease cover and blade assembly Disconnect hedge trimmer from power supply Make sure drive washer remains installed on d E Remove blade cover screw See Figure 12 bee E Align siot in new blade assembly and grease c PUSH FORWARD with drive washer on gear assembly See Figu AND LIFT TO REMOVE 14 BLADE ASSEMBLY SL 22 BLADE COVER lt NS BLADE ASSEMBLY GEAR ASSEMBLY BLADE A COVER SCREW E Remove biade cover To remove push blade cover forward and lift from hedge trimmer Remove blade screws See Figure 13 Note A 5 16 in socket or nut driver is required to remove blade screws E After aligning continue to hold blade assembly place then manually slide blade assembly back BLADE and forth until screw holes in grease cover align COVER with screw holes in gear housing See Figure 1 CAREFULLY SLIDE BLADE ASSEMBLY TO ALIGN SCREW HOLES BLADES ARE SHARP BLADE SCREWS BLADE ASSEMBLY GEAR HOUSING GREASE Z l BLADE ASSEMBLY GREASE BLADE COVER COVER SCREW CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE REPLACEMENT Continued A 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 E Replace blade screws Tighten screws securely E Replace blade cover screw See Figure 16 Note Do not tighten until blade cover has been
7. The safety symbols and 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 Indicates danger warning or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbois or pictographs A DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always fotiow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury A WARNING Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury A CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury NOTE DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded A WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructi
8. are tired DANGER Risk of cut or shock Keep hands away from blades Keep both hands on handles when power is on Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when blades are moving Make sure the trimmer is unplugged and the switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges of trimmer a CAUTION Blades will coast after trimmer is turned off RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Continued a A 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 Do not yank cord to disconnect from receptacles Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges and moving blades A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use such as SW A SOW A STW A STOW A SJW A SJOW A SUTW A or SUTOW A WHEN OPERATING YOUR TRIMMER keep extension cord behind trimmer Never drape it over hedge being trimmed KEEP CHILDREN AWAY Do not permit children to contact trimmer or extension cord Keep children a safe distance from work
9. ended function Check for alignment of moving parts bind ing of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other condition that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaire or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR TRIM MER For service or repair return the trim mer to your nearest Sears store See that only identical replacement parts are used KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents A WARNING Do not use without front handle in place Keep both hands on handles when tool is on WEAR HEARING PROTECTION DURING EXTENDED PERIODS OF OPERATION NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO SPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTI CAL CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTER RUPTER GFCl PROTECTION SHOULD BE PROVIDED ON THE CIRCUIT S OR OUTLET S TO BE USED FOR YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER Receptacles are avail able having built in GFC protection and may be used for this measure of safety 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 shouid be u
10. moving blade could result in damaged cord Replace a damaged cord immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury A DANGER If blade jams on the extension cord DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE IT CAN BE COME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS Continue to hold your trimmer by the insulated handles and immediately unplug extension cord from power supply 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 See Figure 8 Trim the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at the top as shown in Figure 9 More of the hedge will be exposed when shaped this way and its growth will be more uniform 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 cutter 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 3 8 in thick or those obviously too large to feed into the cutter blade Use a non powered hand saw or pruning saw to cut the larger stems A WARNING To prevent possible serious injury from accidental starting disconnect your trimmer from power supply and carry by the front handle when n
11. n cord retainer We suggest an alternate method as shown in figure 6 for securing loose or tight extension cords A WARNING If any parts are missing damaged or broken do not operate your trimmer until they have been replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury PREPARING FOR OPERATION For ease of operation your hedge trimmer has both a front handle and a rear handie See Figure 7 BLADE GUARD REAR HANDLE Fig 7 A WARNING Check the front handie before each use Make sure it is securely fastened to your hedge trimmer before using For your protection there is a blade guard between the front handle and the blade A CAUTION Do not operate if blade guard becomes broken or damaged When using your hedge trimmer hold it with both hands as shown in Figure 7 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 USE TRIMMER PROPERLY Hold the hedge trimmer with both hands and with the cutter blade away from you BEFORE starting trimmer WARNING Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts Any part of body coming in contact with moving parts coutd result in serious injury Always keep cord behind your hedge trimmer when in use Do not place it over the hedge where it may be cut by the blade A WARNING Cord coming in contact with a
12. ng procedure as described above LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tooi are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required BLADE LUBRICATION See Figure 11 Disconnect hedge trimmer from power supply For easier operation and longer blade life lubricate the hedge trimmer blade before and after each use Before lubricating be sure the switch is in the OFF position and the tool is disconnected from the power supply Apply light machine oil along the edge of the top strap as shown in Figure 11 Your trimmer should be stopped disconnected and oiled occasionally during use OIL CAN rN TOP BLADE STRAP Fig 11 Miabi Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt carbon dust etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic Only the parts shown on parts list page 13 are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be serviced only by a qualified Sears service technician CUSTOMER
13. ons safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save owner s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool A WARNING When using electric hedge trimmers basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS m KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read owner s manual carefully Learn its applica tions and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool E DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Use of sturdy gloves and Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment IMPORTANT Servicing of a tool with doubie insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair USE SAFETY GLASSES Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty E STAY ALERT Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate trimmer when you
14. ot in use GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD E Don t use trimmer in rain in damp or wet locations or on wet hedges and shrubbery E Use only extension cords in good condition and marked suitable for use with outdoor appliances having electrical rating not less than rating of trimmer E Do not use damaged extension cards E Inspect cords periodically and replace if damaged Do not abuse cord Never carry trimmer by cord Do not yank cord to disconnect from receptacles W Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges and moving biades Wear nonskid footwear CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES A WARNING When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage SHARPENING THE CUTTER BLADE See Figure 10 Allow your hedge trimmer to come to a stop with the cutter blade and guard positioned as shown in Figure 10 This will allow clearance for the file between cutter teeth and guard teeth CUTTER BLADE m Disconnect Hedge Trimmer from power supply E Clamp the blade assembly in a vise and file the exposed cutting surface of each blade tooth with an 8 inch smooth round file 1 4 in or 7 32 in diameter Be sure to retain the original angle of tooth when filing E Remove the hedge trimmer from the vise restart it and stop it so that the unsharpened edges of the blade teeth are exposed Disconnect the tool and repeat the sharpeni
15. rician to install the proper wall outlet Do not change the equipment plug extension cord receptacle or extension cord plug in any way SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instruc tions The operation of any hedge trimmer can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields available at Sears Retail Stores SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY WARNING Your hedge trimmer should never be plugged in while you are assembling parts or making adjustments Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield if needed when operating your hedge trimmer ASSEMBLY INSTALLING FRONT HANDLE See Figures 1 and 2 After removing your hedge trimmer from its carton remove the front handie screw and lock nut from the plastic bag Using a flat blade screwdriver which is the only tool needed for assembly install as follows E Orient front handle so that the side with the molded slot for jock nut will be located on the left side of your hedge trimmer See Figure 1 Place the front handie parallel to the blade g
16. sed Foliow the recommended cord sizes on the following chart when using extension cords If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord For tools rated 6 amps or less Extension Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 Feet 18 50 Feet 16 100 Feet 16 150 Feet 14 To reduce the risk of disconnection of hedge trimmer from the extension cord during operation 1 Use the extension cord retainer as shown in Figure 5 or 2 Make a knot as shown in Figure 6 A WARNING 4 aS FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT K r A WARNING Check extension cords before each use tf damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury POLARIZED PLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polar ized plug one blade is wider than the other and will require the use of a polarized extension cord The appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit obtain a correct polarized extension cord A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit contact a qualified elect
17. u need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirects 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 SEARS HomeCentral The Service Side of Sears
18. uard of your hedge trimmer then fit the ears of the front handle into the handie slots on the motor housing FRONT HANDLE BLADE GUARD HANDLE SLOT KEYED EAR Fig 1 Note For your convenience and ease of assembly one of the ears on front handle has been keyed m Place your trimmer on a workbench and insert lock nut into molded stot on eft side of front handle See Figure 2 PLACE LOCK NUT W Insert screw from right to left through the front handie and motor housing See the arrow shown in Figure 2 E Tighten screw securely with a flat blade screw driver OPERATION WARNING Before connecting your hedge trimmer to power supply source always check tc be sure it is not in lock on position depress and release the switch trigger Failure to do so coulc result in accidental starting of your trimmer resulting in possible serious injury Also do not lock the trigger on jobs where your trimmer may need to be stopped suddenly SWITCH See Figure 3 Your hedge trimmer is equipped with a LOCK OFF BUTTON that reduces the possibility of accidental Starting LOCK OFF BUTTON SWITCH C TRIGGER Fig TO TURN YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER ON E Slide the lock off button forward 1 Depress and hold the switch trigger 2 W Release the lock off button 3 Note The lock off button is located on top of the handle The lock resets each time the switch trigger is released LOCK ON FEATURE See Figure 4 Yo
19. ur hedge trimmer is also equipped with a LOCK ON feature which is convenient when continuous trimming for extended periods of time is required OPERATION aoe LOCK ON Or B LOCK OFF BUTTON TO LOCK ON SWITCH TRIGGER e Slide the lock off button forward 1 Depress and hold the switch trigger 2 Release the lock off button 3 Pull lock on tab back with your thumb and hold 4 e Release switch trigger 5 then release lock on tab TO RELEASE THE LOCK Depress the switch trigger and release it If you have the lock on feature engaged during use and your hedge trimmer becomes disconnected from power supply disengage the lock on feature immedi ately EXTENSION CORD RETAINER See Figure 5 An extension cord retainer has been provided to prevent extension cord from becoming disconnected from your trimmer during use It is molded into the switch handle of your hedge trimmer Plug extension cord into plug recess below switch handle then snugly fit cord into retainer as shown in Figure 5 EXTENSION CORD RETAINER 16 A W G EXTENSION CORD SWITCH HANDLE SK Fig 5 ALTERNATE METHOD FOR SECURING EXTENSION CORDS EXTENSION CORD Fig 6 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 extensio
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