8
Assembly
(continued)
D
The cutter assembly can be adjusted
to 10 different positions ranging from
90° to 225° from the outer tube as
shown.
NOTE:
This articulated hedge trimmer is
equipped with a travel limiter (D) that
prevents the cutter assembly from rotat-
ing outside of the 90°- 225° range.
Travel limiter and adjustment range
WARNING!
Always make sure the latch
lock is securely locked after each
adjustment.
225°
135°
90°
Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly
WARNING!
WARNING!
Never run the engine
when adjusting the cutter assembly.
C
A
B
B
The cutter blades are very
■
sharp. Do not grasp the blades
with your hands. Always use
gloves when working near the
cutter assembly.
Do not allow the blades to con-
■
tact your body.
Do not touch the cutter blades
■
when the engine is running.
The blades can oscillate even
if the engine is idling.
1. Position the hedge trimmer on a flat,
level surface.
2. With your right hand, grasp the outer
tube near the handle. With your left
hand, grip the adjustment lever (A)
on the cutter assembly.
IMPORTANT!
The latch lock provides an interlock to
help prevent inadvertent depression of
the latch release.
3. With the index finger of your left
hand, press the latch lock (B). With
your left thumb, press the latch
release (C).
4. While holding the latch release
down, pivot the cutter assembly
away from you using the adjustment
lever until it is at the desired cutting
angle.
5. Release the latch lock and the latch
release. Make sure the latch lock
and the latch release return securely
to the locked position.
6. Remove the cover from the cut-
ter blade. The engine now may be
started.
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