FXA FXAJD5506, Instruction Manual

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Do not make the flush cut next to the main limb or
trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to
reduce the weight. Following proper cutting
procedures will prevent stripping the bark from the
main member.
Keep other persons at least 50 feet (15m) from the
work area. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrocution Hazard. To prevent shock, do not
operate within 50 feet (15m) of overhead electrical
lines. Always check surrounding area for hidden
electrical lines.
Do not overreach. Make sure your footing is firm.
Keep feet apart. Divide your weight evenly on both
feet.
POLE HEDGE TRIMMER OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEAD
The cutting head of the trimmer can be adjusted to
different angle, allowing you to comfortably cut in
different positions.
WARNING! Disconnect the battery before adjusting
the head. Do not attempt to adjust the head while the
blades are moving.
Grip the head of the trimmer and press and hold in
both pivoting buttons, Fig.17.
Rotate the head to the desired angle.
For trimming at high and low level, the motor unit can
be tilted at an angle of 75° to – 60° in 15° increments,
Fig.18.
Release the pivoting buttons to lock the head in your
selected position.
WARNING! Ensure the pivoting buttons and head are
securely locked in position before starting the trimmer.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Remove the blade cover.
Hold the pole hedge trimmer as shown in Fig.14 and
ensure that you are well away from anything that may
contact the blade.
Press and hold the On/Off trigger lock-out button,
Fig.12.
Depress the On/Off trigger, Fig.13.
To stop the motor, release the trigger to stop the pole
hedge trimmer. Upon release of the trigger, the On/Off
trigger lock-out button will automatically reset to the
locked position.
USING THE POLE HEDGE TRIMMER
Hold the trimmer with both hands. Stand in a secure
and stable position. Before cutting, check the hedge
for any objects such as wire fences that could
damage or jam the trimmer blade.
WARNING! Do not overload the hedge trimmer.
Attempting to force the trimmer to cut may damage
the motor. To prevent overloading check to see if the
hedge is very thick or dense. Cut thick or dense
foliage in stages with several lights cut as this will help
reduce the load on the motor.
The maximum thickness of a branch that the pole
hedge trimmer will cut is 16mm. This may be reduced
with certain bush and shrub types.
TIPS ON CUTTING
Hold the tool away from yourself using both hands,
and stand in a secure and stable position.
When cutting move steadily along the line of cut, so
that the stems are fed directly into the cutter blades.
The double edge cutting blade enables cutting in
either a side to side action or an up and down motion.
Cut the sides of the hedge first then cut the top.
To keep the sides flat, cutting upwards with the
growth is recommended. To reach a level finish,
fasten a piece of string along the length of the hedge.
Cut the hedge just above the string to give an even
height.
Always take care to avoid cutting into objects such as
wire, which could cause damage to the cutting blades
and drive mechanism.
LUBRICATING THE BLADES (FIG.19)
If the trimming device overheats whilst working, it is
necessary to lubricate the internal surfaces of the
blades.
Warning! This operation must only be performed when
the blades have stopped, the trimmer is switched off
and the battery removed.
When you have finished your work:
• Switch off the motor as indicated
• Allow the motor to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• To reduce fire hazards, clean the machine
thoroughly to get rid of any remains of grass,
leaves or excess grease, never leave containers
with the cut debris inside the storage area.
To increase the efficiency and working life of the
blades, clean and lubricate them carefully after each
work session.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the blades, along with a
brush to remove more difficult dirt and debris.
• Lubricate the blades with suitable oil.
MAINTENANCE
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the unit, stop
the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal injury or
property damage.