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• Near the end of the extension cord, fold the extension
cord to create a loop.
• Feed the loop into the cord retainer housing
11
as
shown in Fig. D.
• Hook the loop onto the cord retainer
7
so it rests in the
cord retainer.
• Plug the extensvion cord into the unit.
11
7
Fig. D
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
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 cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. E)
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 sudden reaction.
Always hold the trimmer, as shown in the illustrations in this
manual, with one hand on the switch handle and one hand
on the auxiliary handle (Fig. E). Never hold the unit by the
blade guard.
Fig. E
Switch (Fig. F)
To turn the tool “ON”, slide the lock off button
4
, shown in
Fig. F, backward and squeeze the trigger switch
5
. 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
the trigger.
WARNING:
Never attempt to lock a
switch in the ON position.
Fig. F
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5
Trimming Instructions
1.
EXTEnsiOn CORD – (Fig. g) –
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 repairing cord.
Fig. G
2.
WORKing POsiTiOn
–
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. E, with
one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the
auxiliary handle. Never hold the tool by the blade guard.
3.
TRiMMing nEW gROWTh– (Fig. h) –
A wide,
sweeping motion, feeding the blade teeth through the
twigs is most effective. A slight downward tilt of the
blade, in the direction of motion gives the best cutting.
CAUTION:
Do not use trimmer for cutting
stems greater than 5/8 in. (16 mm). Use the trimmer
only for cutting normal shrubbery found around
houses and buildings.
