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Item 63288
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General Operating Instructions
1. Before operating the Hedge Trimmer, put on ANSI-
approved safety goggles and other safety gear.
Safety goggles and other safety gear
are sold separately.
2. Mark off the hedge you will trim using stakes and
marking string (sold separately).
Remove all decorations, lighting fixtures, and cords
from the area. Search for all branches thicker than
3/4″ diameter and cut to length using
a lopper (sold separately).
3. Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position,
then slide the Battery Pack into slot on back
of Hedge Trimmer until it clicks into place.
4. When the area is clear, push the Lockout Switch
to the left or right, then squeeze and hold the
Trigger and simultaneously squeeze the Safety
Switch. With the Trimmer running, you may
release pressure on the Lockout Switch.
NOTE:
The Trigger cannot be activated
unless the Lockout Switch is depressed.
The Trimmer will not operate unless both
Trigger and Safety Switch are pressed.
WARNING! TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy:
Keep your hands on the Front Handle and
Rear Handle at all times during operation.
NOTIcE:
Be careful to avoid contacting any chain-link
or wire fence, they may damage the Blade.
5. Take off layers of plant material gradually,
using multiple passes. This will help avoid
damaging the hedge, and will help prevent
accidentally cutting thick branches or other
objects hidden within the hedge.
6. Release the Trigger and Safety Switch to
stop the motor. The Blade will continue to
move for a few seconds after turnoff.
WARNING! TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy:
Wait for the Blade to stop completely before
putting down the Trimmer. The Blade will
briefly keep moving, even after the Trigger
and Safety Switch have been released.
7. The Rear Handle may be rotated 90° left or right to
facilitate vertical trimming. To rotate the Handle:
a. Make sure the Trigger is in the off-position.
Handle Lock can only be depressed to rotate
Handle if the Trigger is in the off-position.
b. Press down on Handle Lock and turn Handle
90° in desired direction until Handle Lock snaps
into place to lock the Handle in position.
NOTE:
When rotating Rear Handle,
Trigger will not function until Handle Lock
has snapped into locked position.
Handle
Lock
Rotated
90
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Left
Normal position
Figure B: Rotating Rear Handle
8. If the Trimmer gets stuck on a branch:
a. Remove the Battery Pack.
b. Remove the Blade from the branch.
c. Cut the branch to the desired length
using a lopper (sold separately).
9. To prevent accidents, release the Trigger to turn
off the Trimmer and remove its Battery Pack after
use. Clean and lubricate the Blade using a light
machine oil, cover the Blade with the Blade Cover,
then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
