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OPERATION
Charging the battery pack
NOTE:
Remove the battery pack from the charger after it has been fully charged.
NOTE:
Battery should be fully charged before first use.
NOTE:
Make sure the mains voltage is the same as rating label which is located on the
charger.
1. Connect the charger to a power supply. Red LED will light up.
2. To insert the battery pack into the charger, align the raised ribs of the battery pack with
the grooves of the charger then push it in. (Fig. C)
3. The red LED light of the charger will OFF and then the green light flashes during normal
charging.
4. After charging is complete, the charger light will turn to a solid green light.
Power indicator (Fig. D)
This Li-Ion battery pack is equipped with a power indicator which is used to show the battery
pack’s remaining charge. Press the power indicator button to check battery charge as picture
showed. The indicator will stay lit for approximately 4 seconds.
To obtain the best life from the battery
1. Never allow the battery to completely discharge before recharging. The battery pack
should be placed on the charger whenever the battery pack is noticeably running down
or the tool no longer performs a task it previously performed.
2. Avoid conducting short charges. Make sure that the battery is fully charged each time by
allowing the charger to complete its full charging cycle.
3. Avoid allowing loose items like screws or nails etc. to be stored with battery packs as
these or similar items can short battery packs and cause a fire or explosion.
4. Always unplug the charger when not in use and store in a dry and secure place.
5. Avoid charging or storing your battery in temperatures below 5°C and above 45°C.
6. After use, allow the battery pack to cool down for approximately 30 minutes before
attempting to recharge.
Remove the blade cover (Fig. E)
To insert the battery pack (Fig. F)
1. Align the groove on the battery pack with the corresponding ribs in the receptacle of the
device.
2. Insert the battery pack with moderate force until it was locks in to place.
WARNING:
Only use Yard force 20V original battery pack!
To remove the battery pack from the tool (Fig. G)
1. Press full releases of the battery button
.
Remove the battery pack from the tool.
OPERATION
Starting/Stopping the Hedge Trimmer
Before operating, remove the blade guard and hold the trimmer with both hands, one hand
on the rear handle and the other on the front handle. Then check for balanced footing, upright
standing and a proper cutting distance.
To Start (Fig. H)
Depress and hold the front switch lever and continue pressing the rear switch lever to start.
To Stop
Release either of the switch levers to stop it.
NOTICE:
Both switch levers need to be pressed for the hedge trimmer to start.
Rotary handle
1. Press and hold the handle rotating button. (Fig. I)
2. Adjust the rear handle like picture shown. (Fig. J)
Cutting Tips
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, keep hands away from blades. Do not attempt
to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when the blades are moving. Make sure that
the blades have totally stopped
and the battery pack is removed before clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp
the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the unit.
WARNING:
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects, such as cords,
lights, wire, or string which can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a risk of
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Avoid trimming too much at one time or through the heavy shrubbery. This can
cause the blades to bind and slow, reducing the cutting efficiency.
Top Cutting
Use a wide sweeping motion. A slight downward tilt of the cutting blades in the direction
of motion gives the best cutting results. For better cutting effect, you might as well use the
string to guide the hedge level.
Side Cutting
When trimming the sides of the hedge, begin at the bottom and cut upwards.
