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To install the battery pack
• Align the tongue of the battery pack to the matching cavity in the tool housing.
• Push the battery pack into the housing until both battery pack release buttons have
locked into the housing of the tool.
• Do not force the battery pack into the housing of the tool. The battery pack fits
one way only.
• Ensure the battery pack is secured properly to the housing prior to using the tool.
Switching on
For your safety this Hedge Trimmer is designed with a two hand safety switch. If you
only squeeze one switch the Hedge Trimmer will not be activated. To turn the Hedge
Trimmer ON squeeze both switches at the same time (the front handle switch and the
rear handle trigger switch).
Switching off
To turn the Hedge Trimmer OFF, simply release either switch.
Blade brake
The Hedge Trimmer is fitted with a motor brake which will almost instantaneously stop
the cutting blade as soon as either switch is released.
When the unit is switched off and the motor brake operates there may be some
sparking (or flashing) occurring in the area of the upper motor ventilation slots. This is
normal and does not indicate any problem.
Working position
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-
slip footwear and rubber gloves when trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands
and turn the tool ON. Always hold the trimmer with one hand on the body handle and
one hand on the front handle. Never hold the tool by the blade guard.
Trimming new growth
Use a wide sweeping motion, feeding the blade teeth through the twigs is most
effective. A slight downward tilt of the blade, in the direction of motion gives the best
cut. Do not use the Trimmer for cutting stems greater than 11mm. Use the Trimmer
only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings.
Level hedges
To obtain exceptionally level hedges a piece of string can be stretched along the
length of the hedge as a guide.
Side-trimming hedges
Hold the Trimmer and begin at the bottom, sweep up (in this way the debris will fall
away and not build up around the blades).
ASSEMBLY (cont.)
OPERATION
