8
• Slide the guard (5) onto the front of the
trimmer housing as shown in
figure e
.
• Insert two of the six screws into the
openings on the sides of the guard and
tighten securely.
e
• Slide the bail handle (6) onto the front of
the trimmer housing behind the guard as
shown in
figure f
.
• Insert the remaining four screws into the
openings on the sides of the bail handle
and tighten securely.
f
oPeraTIon
SwITcH
• To turn the unit on, push the lock off
button (2) down and squeeze the trigger
(1), as shown in
figure G
. 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 unit off, release the trigger.
warnInG:
NEVER ATTEMPT TO
LOCk A SwITCH IN THE ON POSITION.
G
TrIMMInG InSTrucTIonS
1.
workInG PoSITIon
–
Maintain proper
footing and balance and do not overreach.
wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear
when trimming. Hold the unit firmly in both
hands and turn the unit ON. Always hold
the trimmer, as shown in the illustrations in
this manual, with one hand on the switch
handle and one hand on the bail handle
(figure H)
. Never hold the unit by the blade
guard.
H
2.
TrIMMInG new GrowTH
–
(figure I)
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.
0-15
I
cauTIon:
DO NOT CUT STEMS
GREATER THAN 3/4 INCH (19MM). USE
THE TRIMMER ONLY FOR CUTTING
NORMAL SHRUBBERY AROUND HOUSES
AND BUILDINGS.
3.
level HedGeS
(figure J)
– To obtain
exceptionally level hedges a piece of
string can be stretched along the length
of the hedge as a guide.
J
4.
SIde TrIMMInG HedGeS
(figure k)
–
Hold the trimmer as shown and begin at
the bottom and sweep up.
