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OPERATION
Connecting to power supply
(Fig. 2)
This product is designed with a cable strain relief (6)
that prevents the extension cord from being pulled
loose while using.
1. Form a loop with the end of the extension cord.
2. Insert loop portion of extension cord through
opening (7) in the bottom of the rear handle and
place over cable strain relief.
3. Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the
slack is removed.
4. Plug product into extension cord.
NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack
from extension cord retainer could result in plug
loosening from receptacle.
Holding the trimmer
Before operating the trimmer, stand in the operating position, and check the
following.
1. Proper clothing as well as safety eye and ear protection is worn.
the rear handle (4), and the left arm is straight and is holding the front handle (1).
3. Make sure you have a safe footing and hold the garden trimmer so that the
cutting blades always clear of your body.
STARTING AND STOPPING
(Fig. 3)
1. To start the tool, squeeze the hand safety
switch (2) and switch the trigger (3)
simultaneously.
2. Release either switch to stop the tool.
Cutting
DANGER:
Never cut near electric cords or lines. If 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 or lay it down and away from you in a safe manner. Disconnect the
electrical service to the damaged line or cord before attempting to free the blade
from the line or cord. Contact with the blade, other conductive parts of the hedge
trimmer, or live electric cords or lines will result in death by electrocution or serious
injury.
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