CMEHTS8022 - Hedge trimmers Craftsman - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CMEHTS8022 Craftsman

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WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderateinjury.

(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message. NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in propertydamage.

WARNING: Read all safety warnings

and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read

the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personalinjury. b ) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personalinjuries. c ) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invitesaccidents. d ) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personalinjury. e ) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpectedsituations. f ) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in movingparts. g ) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-relatedhazards. h ) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

4) Power Tool Use and Care

a ) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it wasdesigned. b ) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must berepaired. c ) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power toolaccidentally. d ) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrainedusers. e ) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition

WARNING: Read all safety warnings,

instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.

AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains- operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) powertool.

a ) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas inviteaccidents. b ) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust orfumes. c ) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to losecontrol.

2) Electrical Safety

a ) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electricshock. b ) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed orgrounded. c ) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electricshock. d ) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electricshock. e ) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electricshock. f ) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electricshock.

a ) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under Hedge Trimmer CMEHTS80223 English Additional Safety Information

tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury couldresult.

WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses.

Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETYEQUIPMENT:

WARNING: Some dust contains

chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• compounds in fertilizers,

• compounds in insecticides, herbicides andpesticides,

• arsenic and chromium from chemically treatedlumber. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopicparticles.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate

and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face andbody.

WARNING: Always wear proper

personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearingloss. Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings

• Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss of control and result in serious personal injury.

• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.

• Carry the hedge trimmer by the switch handle with the cutter blade stopped. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.

• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade

• Keep extension cord away from cutting area. During operation the extension cord may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.

• Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wirefences.

Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personalinjury

that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained powertools. f ) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier tocontrol. g ) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardoussituation. h ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

a ) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

WARNING: Only use with bail handle

and blade guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trimmer without the proper guard or handle provided may result in serious personalinjury.

WARNING: Remove plug from

the outlet immediately if the extension cord becomes damaged orcut.ENGLISH

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. Intended Use This hedge trimmer is designed for residentialuse. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids orgases. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use thistool. Motor Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. These tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check power supply.

CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools will stand upright but may be easily knocked over.

• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in movingparts.

• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier thecord. Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters) 120 V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7) 240 V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4) Ampere Rating American Wire Gauge More Than Not More Than

12 16 14 12 Not Recommended Assembly Tools Required

• Crosshead Screwdriver Attaching Guard and Bail Handle to Trimmer (Fig. B, C)

WARNING: Only use with bail handle

and guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trimmer without the proper guard or handle provided may result in serious personalinjury. The trimmer is shipped with the guard and bail handle attached to the trimmer with a plastic zip tie. Attaching Guard to Trimmer

1. Remove guard retaining screw

with the crosshead screwdriver (notsupplied).

2. Slide the guard fully onto the front of the

3. Insert the guard retaining screw

into the opening on the side of the housing and tighten securely. Attaching the Bail Handle

1. Cut the plastic ziptie.

2. Remove the four screws

that are partially run into the trimmer housing (FigureC).

onto the front of the trimmer housing behind theguard.

4. Insert the four screws into the openings on the side of

CAUTION: Do not use blade to cut stems greater than 3/4" (19mm). Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery around houses and buildings. NOTE: Power saw can cut stems and branches up to 1.5" (38.1mm). To turn the tool “ON”, slide the lock off button

, shown in Figure A, backward and, squeeze the trigger switch

. Once the unit is running, you may release the lock off button. In order to keep the unit running you must continue to squeeze the trigger. To turn the tool “OFF”, release thetrigger. OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. Attaching Extension Cord to Trimmer (Fig. D) A cord retainer is incorporated into the rear of the handle on the hedge trimmer.

1. Near the end of the cable, fold the cable to create

2. Feed the loop into the cord retainer housing

3. Hook the loop onto the cord retainer

so it rests in the cord retainer.

4. Plug the cable into the powerhead.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a suddenreaction. Proper hand position requires one hand on the switch handle

and one hand on the bail handle

. Never hold the unit by the blade guard

WARNING: To guard against injury,

observe the following: Fig.D

WARNING: Never attempt to lock a

Fig.F Fig.G Fig.H Fig.I Power Saw (Fig. J) For branches too large for the blade

to cut, use the Power Saw

. Position the Power Saw as close to the bottom of the branch as possible. Place the Power saw shoe against the branch. Turn the hedge trimmer on as described above, allowing the tool to work at its own pace until the branch is fullycut. Side Trimming Hedges (Fig. I) Orient the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and sweepup. Level Hedges (Fig. H) To obtain exceptionally level hedges a piece of string can be stretched along the length of the hedge as aguide. Trimming New Growth (Fig. G) Using a wide, sweeping motion and feeding the blade teeth through the twigs, is most effective. A slight downward tilt of the blade in the direction of motion gives the bestcutting.

• Read instruction manual before using. Save instructionmanual.

• Check the hedge for foreign objects such as wires or fences before eachuse.

• Keep hands on handles. Don’toverreach.

• Do not use under wetconditions.

CAUTION: Blade may coast after turnoff. Extension Cord (Fig. F) Always keep extension cord behind trimmer and away from the trimming operation. Never drape it over a hedge being trimmed. If you cut or damage the cord, unplug it at the electrical outlet immediately, before inspecting or repairingcord. Working Position (Fig. F) Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and rubber gloves when trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the tool ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in Fig. F, with one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the bail handle. Never hold the tool by the bladeguard.7 EnglishFig.JFig.K MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than

those offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be used with thisproduct.Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN call 1-888-331-4569. Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out

of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performingthisprocedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other

harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into aliquid. Blade Maintenance (Fig. K) The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened steel and with normal usage, they will not require resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence (Fig.K), stones, glass, or other hard objects, you may put a nick in the blade. There is no need to remove this nick as long as it does not interfere with the movement of the blade. If it does interfere, disconnect the power source and use a fine toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick. If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent, housing cracked, handles broken or if you see any other condition that may affect the trimmer’s operation contact your local authorized service center for repairs before putting it back intouse. Versatrack™ (Fig. M)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source and before Blade Lubrication (Fig. L) 1. After use, disconnect the power source.2. Carefully apply a resin solvent to the exposed blades.3. Connect the power source and turn the trimmer vertical with the blades toward the ground and run the trimmer for a few seconds to fully disperse the lubrication.4. Keeping your hands away from the blade, slide the sheath over the blade until it snaps into place as shown in FigureL.Fig.L

Storage Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the unit on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.ENGLISH

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WARNING: To assure product SAFETY

and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including power cord repairs, and brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be performed by a CRAFTSMAN factory service center or a CRAFTSMAN authorized service center. Always use identical replacementparts. making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, do not use a damaged Versatrack™ integral hang hook or Versatrack™ Trackwall. A damaged Versatrack™ integral hang hook or Versatrack™ Trackwall will not support the weight of thetool.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend objects from the integral hang hook. ONLY suspend tool on the Versatrack™ Trackwall using the integral hanghook.

WARNING: The Versatrack™ integral

hang hook is intended to mount the tool onto a Versatrack™ Trackwall rail. Do not use the integral hang hook to mount the tool to any othersurface.

WARNING: The Versatrack™ integral

hang hook is not a belthook.

WARNING: When hanging objects on a

Versatrack™ Trackwall rail, adequately space the tools in order to not exceed 75 lb (35 kg) per linearfoot.

WARNING: Before using the tool make

sure that the Versatrack™ integral hang hook is returned to its originalposition. IMPORTANT: Versatrack™ accessories mount compatible tools securely to the Versatrack™ Trackwallsystem.

1. Turn tool off, disconnect it from power source. and

CAUTION: Any product with exposed cutting teeth must have them covered securely if it is to be on theVersatrack™Trackwall.

. It clicks when locked intoposition.

3. Mount the integral hang hook to the

Versatrack™Trackwall. NOTE: Versatrack™ accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN, call 1-888-331-4569. Fig.M

Three Year Limited Warranty CRAFTSMAN will repair or replace, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.craftsman.com or call 1-888-331-4569. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

damages, so these limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states orprovinces.

90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your CRAFTSMAN Power Tool or Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no questionsasked. LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local company or see website for warrantyinformation. FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-888-331-4569 for a freereplacement. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.craftsman.com for a list of service centers, or call CRAFTSMAN at 1-888-331-4569.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Slow running, noisy or hot blades. Dry, corroded blades. Lubricate blades. Blades or blade support bent. Straighten blade or blade support. Bent or damaged teeth. Straighten teeth. Loose blade bolts. Tighten blade bolts. Unit will not start. Lock off not fully operated Check that lock off is fully pulled back prior to moving main trigger. Cord not plugged in. Plug tool into a working outlet. Circuit fuse is blown. Replace circuit fuse. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at an authorized service center.) Circuit breaker is tripped. Reset circuit breaker. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at an authorized service center.) Cord or switch is damaged. Have cord or switch replaced at an authorized service center.FRANÇAIS

PROBLÈME CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION POSSIBLE