Craftsman CLHT2422S-N Manual De Usuario

13 ― English

   

Do not allow familiarity 

with products to make you careless. 

Remember that a careless fraction of a 

second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. 

   

Always wear eye 

protection with side shields marked to comply 

with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result 

in objects being thrown into your eyes and 

other possible serious injuries.

   

Do not use any 

attachments or accessories not 

recommended by the manufacturer of 

this product. The use of attachments or 

accessories not recommended can result in 

serious personal injury.

STARTING AND STOPPING  

See Figure 7, page iii
This hedge trimmer features a two-hand 

power switch to ensure safe starting.
■ Hold the hedge trimmer with the right hand 

at the rear handle and with the left hand, 

squeeze  the safety switch on the front 

handle.
■ Slowly squeeze the power switch to start 

trimmer operation.
■ To turn hedge trimmer off simply release 

either of the switches and power to unit will 

stop.

GENERAL OPERATION
■ Check the product, its battery pack and 

charger as well as accessories for damage 

before each use. Do not use the product if it 

is damaged or shows wear.
■ Always hold the product by its handles. 

Keep the handles dry to ensure safe support.
■ Ensure that the air vents are always 

unobstructed and clear. Clean them if 

necessary with a soft brush. Blocked air 

vents may lead to overheating and damage 

the product.
■ Switch the product off immediately if you 

are disturbed while working by other people 

entering the working area. Always let the 

product come to complete stop before putting 

it down.
■ Do not overwork yourself. Take regular 

breaks to ensure you can concentrate on the 

work and have full control over the product.

Before each use, inspect the entire product 

for damaged, missing, or loose parts such 

as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten 

securely all fasteners and caps and do 

not operate this product until all missing or 

damaged parts are replaced. Please contact 

a qualified service center for assistance.

ATTACH BATTERY
■ Make sure the power switch is in the off 

position.
■ Attach the battery pack to the product. 

Ensure it snaps in place.
■ Your product is now ready to be used.

INTENDED USE
The product is intended for trimming hedges, 

bushes and shrubs. Observe the Product 

Specifications for the maximum cutting 

capacity.
Do not cut branches exceeding the maximum 

cutting width of 9/16 inch (see Product 

Specifications). This product is intended 

for private domestic use only, not for any 

commercial trade use. It must not be used for 

any purposes other than those described.