HTE-555
4. CONTROLS
5. USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
OPERATION
1. Using one hand depress
and hold the safety
switch on the front
handle.
For user safety the safety switch and on/off switch must be
operated simultaneously.
2. To turn on squeeze the on/
off switch.
• Maintain proper footing and balance. Do not overreach.
• Do not cut hedges when wet. (For best results are achieved
when dry.)
3. Once either the safety
switch or on/off switch
is released the hedge
trimmer will slow to a stop.
• Ensure the extension cord is behind the trimmer and away
from operation.
Switching On and Off
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF A RESIDUAL CURRENT
DEVICE (RATED 30mA OR LESS).
WARNING!:
THE HEDGE TRIMMER MAY RUN FOR A FEW
SECONDS AFTER IT HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF. LET THE
MOTOR COME TO A COMPLETE STANDSTILL BEFORE
SETTING THE TOOL DOWN.
WARNING!:
ALWAYS USE THE HEDGE TRIMMER WITH
BOTH HANDS.
WARNING!:
CLEAR THE AREA TO BE CUT BEFORE EACH
USE. REMOVE ALL OBJECTS, SUCH AS CORDS, LIGHTS,
WIRE, OR STRING WHICH CAN BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE
CUTTING BLADE AND CREATE A RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY.
Top Cutting
Use a wide sweeping motion. A slight downward tilt of the
cutting blades in the direction of motion gives the best cutting
results.
Side Cutting
When trimming the sides
of the hedge, begin at the
bottom and cut upwards.
Trim the side of a hedge so
that it will be slightly narrower
at the top. This shape will
expose more of the hedge,
resulting in a more uniform
growth.
WARNING!:
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION BEFORE
COMMENCING OPERATION. USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HEARING PROTECTION IF NECESSARY
AND A GOOD PAIR OF SAFETY GLOVES.
