LawnMaster HT2001, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
WARNING
WARNING
STARTING THE HEDGE TRIMMER (See Figure 3.)
1. Attach an extension cord to your hedger. Plug extension cord into power outlet.
2. Place one hand on the trigger handle (1) and the other hand on the auxiliary D-handle (2).
3. Squeeze/depress the auxiliary D-handle switch, then squeeze the trigger switch (3) to turn ON
the hedge trimmer. The trimmer will stay on as long as either switches are squeezed. Release of
one will stop unit from working.
STOPPING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
1. Release either auxiliary D-Handle Switch (2) or the trigger switch (3).
2. Allow at least 5 seconds for the cutting blade to stop moving.
CUTTING TIPS
Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles. Never hold shrubs with one hand and
operate hedge trimmer with the other. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious injury.
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose
string which can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a risk of serious personal
injury .
When operating the hedge trimmer, keep the extension cord behind the trimmer. Never drape it
over the hedge being trimmed.
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.
Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than 5/8 in., or those obviously too large to
feed into the cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning saw to trim large stems.
If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the blades to stop, and disconnect the plug
from the power source before attempting to remove the obstruction.
If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge level. Decide how high you want the
hedge. Stretch a piece of string along the hedge at the desired height. Trim the hedge just
above the guide line of string. Trim the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at the
top. More of the hedge will be exposed when shaped this way, and it will be more uniform.
Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth. 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 easiest by using a sawing movement.