56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER — HTX6500
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USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
DANGER:
If the blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE
BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. Continue to hold
the hedge trimmer by the insulated rear handle and lay it down and away from you in
a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service from the damaged line or cord before
attempting to free the blade from the line or cord. Failure to heed this warning will
result in serious personal injury or possible death.
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 possibly serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, keep hands away from blades.
Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when the blades
are moving. Make sure that the blades have stopped moving and the power cord is
removed before clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed
cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the unit.
WARNING:
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects, such
as cords, lights, wire, or string that could become entangled in the cutting blade and
create a risk of serious personal injury.
Trimming Tips
Before starting the hedge trimmer, maintain proper footing and balance and do not
overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and rubber gloves. Hold the
unit with both hands with the cutting blades directed away from you. Always use
the hedge trimmer properly.
Do not trim too much at one time. This can cause the blades to bind and slow,
reducing the cutting efficiency.
Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades
to bind and slow down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace of your work.
When trimming new growth, use a wide, sweeping action, so that the stems are
fed directly into the cutting blade. Older growth will have thicker stems and will be
trimmed most easily by using a sawing movement.
Always cut stems or twigs that are less than 1-1/4 in. (33mm) thick. Use a non-
powered hand saw or pruning saw to trim large stems.
