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3.  CONTROLS & OPERATION

OPERATION

Switching On and Off

CAUTION!

 BEFORE YOU START THE UNIT, MAKE SURE 

THAT THE GRASS TRIMMER IS NOT MAKING CONTACT 

WITH ANY OBJECTS.

 

WARNING!

 INSPECT THE AREA TO BE TRIMMED 

AND REMOVE ANY WIRE, CORD OR STRING-LIKE 

OBJECTS WHICH COULD BECOME ENTANGLED IN 

THE ROTATING BLADE. 

 

WARNING!

 DO NOT OPERATE THE TRIMMER ON A 

TREE, ON A LADDER, OR ON A SCAFFOLD, THIS IS 

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. 

CAUTION!

 BYSTANDERS MUST KEEP A MINIMUM SAFE 

DISTANCE OF 10M AWAY FROM THE TRIMMER WHILE IT 

IS OPERATING. 

 

WARNING!

 STONES, PIECES OF METAL AND OTHER 

OBJECTS CAN BE THROWN OUT AT HIGH SPEED BY 

THE BLADE.

1.   Squeeze the on/off trigger to 

start the trimmer.

2.   To stop the trimmer, 

release the On/Off 

trigger.

NOTE:

 DO NOT CUT GRASS WHEN WET. (THE BEST 

RESULTS ARE ACHIEVED ON DRY GRASS.)

Using the Grass Trimmer

1.   Align the ribs of the battery 

with the recess in below 

the handle and slide in until 

it clicks into place.

2.   To remove, press and hold 

the battery release tab and 

then slide out.

Inserting & Removing the Battery

30°

PXCGTAS-018

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   Hold the trimmer with both 

handles for best control 

and balance.

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   Move the grass trimmer from 

side to side as you walk forward, 

holding it at an angle of approx. 

30° (Light cuts are better than 

heavy cuts as they allow the cut 

grass to fall away from the cutting 

head).

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   Several passes will be required to cut long grass.

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   When finished, release the 

on/off trigger and allow the 

motor to come to a complete 

standstill.

Summary of Contents for PXCGTAS-018

Page 1: ...e responsible for all costs associated with a claim under this warranty however where you have suffered any additional direct loss as a result of a defective product you may be able to claim such expe...

Page 2: ...ger 7 Battery Seating 8 Flower Guard 9 Cutter Head 10 Safety Guard ACCESSORIES 11 Blades x10 1 Place the spindle plate onto the spindle and secure in place with the screw provided WARNING NEVER USE TH...

Page 3: ...so that the small hole is fitted into the mount Attaching a Blade Adjusting the Height 1 Loosen the shaft adjustment collar 2 Extend to the desired height and then retighten the shaft adjustment colla...

Page 4: ...n off trigger to start the trimmer 2 To stop the trimmer release the On Off trigger NOTE DO NOT CUT GRASS WHEN WET THE BEST RESULTS ARE ACHIEVED ON DRY GRASS Using the Grass Trimmer 1 Align the ribs o...

Page 5: ...guard to ensure efficient operation at all times After each use blow air through the tool housing to ensure it is free from all dust dirt etc Buildup of dust dirt particles may cause the tool to over...

Page 6: ...collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Use of dust collection can reduce dust related hazards 4 Power tool use and care a Do not force the power tool Use the correct power...

Page 7: ...other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failu...

Page 8: ...WARNING NEVER USE THE HEDGE TRIMMING UNLESS THE SAFETY GUARD IS FITTED WARNING NEVER START THE HEDGE TRIMMER WHILE THE BLADE COVER IS FITTED 11 Blade Cover ACCESSORIES 1 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Rotating Re...

Page 9: ...Handle 1 Place the front handle in position on the hedge trimmer Ensure the handle lock is positioned on the right hand side as the electrical contacts are connected correctly HOLD CLOSED HOLD CLOSED...

Page 10: ...lock and rotate the rear handle 90 Note The handle lock cannot be pulled back if the On Off trigger is pressed 0 90 90 0 90 90 For user safety the hedge trimmer is equipped with a two handed safety s...

Page 11: ...Close front handle lock to secure handle Trimmer is not operating at full capacity Possible clogging Clean the trimmer blade of any leaves or debris Motor stops while trimming Battery has no power Cha...

Page 12: ...b Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded c Do not expose...

Page 13: ...ly apply to discharged batteries Frequent insertion of a charged or partly charged battery pack will result in over charging and cell damage Do not leave fully charged batteries in the charger 26 Char...

Page 14: ...rally you will be responsible for all costs associated with a claim under this warranty however where you have suffered any additional direct loss as a result of a defective product you may be able to...

Page 15: ...above 130 C may cause explosion 17 Never service damaged battery packs Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer 18 18 Do not disassemble Battery This may result in a risk...

Page 16: ...ired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure Generally you will be responsible for all costs associated with a claim under this war...

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