8 — English
OPERATION
If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow
the blades to stop, and remove the battery pack 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.
OPERATING THE SHRUBBER
See Figures 5.
Depending on the application, stand or kneel in a stable
position next to the cutting area.
Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.
Grasp the handle firmly and start the shrubber.
Using a slow, sweeping action begin cutting from side to
side.
If the blade hits a hard object, stop the motor, allow the
blades to stop, and remove the battery pack. Inspect the
blade for damage. Do not use if any damage is detected.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figures 5.
WARNING:
Never cut near electric cords or lines. If blade jams on
any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE!
IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY
DANGEROUS. Continue to hold the shrubber by the
handle or lay it down and away from you in a safe manner.
Disconnect the electrical service to the damaged line or
cord before attempting to free the blade from the line or
cord. Contact with the blade, other conductive parts of
the shrubber, or live electric cords or lines will result in
death by electrocution or serious injury.
WARNING:
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.
Never use the shrubber near power lines, fencing, posts,
buildings, or other immovable objects.
Do not force the shrubber through heavy grass or
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
5/16 in. thick, or those obviously too large to feed into the
cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning
saw to trim large stems.
