SNOWJOE sunjoe GTS4001C-BLK-RM, Operator'S Manual

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Trimming Times
Cutting Tips
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WARNING!
Always hold the pole hedge trimmer with
both hands. Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate the
pole hedge trimmer with the other. Failure to heed this warning
can result in serious injury.
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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.
• Do not force the pole hedge trimmer through heavy
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
0.6 in. (1.5 cm) 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.
• If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the
blades to stop, and remove the battery from the power tool
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.
• Hold unit firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand
on the telescoping pole and your right hand on the rear
handle. The unit is used for cutting in either direction in a
slow, sweeping action from side to side.
• Stand so that you are stable and balanced on both feet.
• Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.
• To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate within
50 feet (15 m) of overhead electrical lines.
• Never use the pole hedge trimmer near power lines,
fencing, posts, buildings, or other immovable objects.
• Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first
inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage is detected.
1. To use the pole hedge trimmer for trimming tall, hard-to-
read hedges or shrubs, hold the trimmer at the position
shown below (Fig. 55). Pivot the power head to several
different positions to shape or sculpt shrubs or hedges.
2. To use pole hedge trimmer for trimming the bottoms and
sides of hedges and shrubs, hold the pole trimmer at the
position shown below (Fig. 56).
3. To use pole hedge trimmer for trimming low-lying foliage
or ground cover, hold the pole hedge trimmer at the
position as shown below (Fig. 57).
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CAUTION!
Do not use the pole hedge trimmer for
cutting stems greater than 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) thick.
Use the pole hedge trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery
found around houses and buildings.
Green leaf hedges June to October
Evergreens April to August
Conifers and other fast
growing shrubs
Every 6 – 8 weeks
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Fig. 55
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Fig. 56
Fig. 57