-
Do
not
use
with
damaged
extension
cord
.
-
Do
not
unplug
or
store
with
switch
locked
on
.
Before you start the unit, make sure the pole/ hedge trimmer is
not contacting any object.
STARTING THE POLE
HEDGE
TRIMMER/ HEDGE TRIMMER
(Fig.
7)
When using the hedge trimmer, use your left hand to grip the front
handle with double switch. Use the right hand to press the safety
button and squeeze the trigger switch to start unit. Release the safety
button once the trimmer is started.
When using the pole hedge trimmer, grip the
tel-
escopic pole with your left hand, while using your right handle to
press the safety button and to squeeze the trigger switch to start unit.
Once the tool is running, you can release the safety button.
Release either the trigger switch or front handle to stop the machine
when using the hedge trimmer. Release the trigger switch to stop the
machine when using the pole hedge trimmer.
CAUTION:
Blade
coasts
after
turned
off
.
-
Do
not
use
under
wet
condition
.
WARNING:
To guard against injury, observe the following:
-
Read instruction manual before using.
-
Save instruction manual.
-
Keep hands away from blades.
-
Keep hands on handles. Don
’
t overreach.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this type of product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
EXTENSION CORD
-
Always keep extension cord behind trimmer
and away from the trimming operation. Never drape it over a hedge
being trimmed. If you cut or damage the cord, unplug it at the
electrical outlet immediately, before inspection or repairing the cord.
You may also place the extension cord in the cord retainer. Form a
loop in extension cord and push the loop through the hole in the rear
handle. Position the loop over the cord retainer and pull back to
secure. Connect power cord of unit to extension cord. (Fig. 9)
OPERATING
WORKING POSITION–
Maintain proper footing and balance and do
not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non
--
skid footwear and rubber
gloves when trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the
tool ON. Always hold the trimmer with right hand on the switch handle
and left hand on the front handle or telescopic pole if using as a pole
trimmer. Never hold the tool by the blade guard.
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
USING
THE
POLE
HEDGE
TRIMMER
To
use the Pole Hedge Trimmer for trimming tall, hard
-
to
-
reach
hedges or shrubs, hold the trimmer at the positions shown below.
(Fig. 10) Pivot
the
power
head
to
several
different
positions
to
shape
or
sculpt
shrubs
or
hedges
.
To
use
the
Pole Hedge
Trimmer
for
trimming
smaller
hedges
or
shrubs
,
hold
the
trimmer
at
the
position
as
shown
.(
Fig. 11)
To
use
the
Pole
Hedge
Trimmer
for
trimming
the
bottoms
and
sides
of
hedges
and
shrubs, hold
the
pole
hedge
trimmer
at
the
positions
as
shown
.(
Fig. 12)
To
use
the
Pole
Hedge
Trimmer
for
trimming low
-
lying foliage or
ground cover, hold the trimmer at the position as shown.
(
Fig. 13)
FIG
.
9
FIG
.
10
FIG
.
11
FIG
.
12
FIG
.
13
ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF POLE
HEDGE TRIMMER HEAD
(Fig.
8)
1. To adjust the trimming angle, press the angle adjustment button
located on the side of the pivot bracket.
2. Rotate the pivot bracket to the desired angle.
3. The angle can be adjusted between
-
20 and 60 degrees.
FIG
.
8
Angle Adjustment
Button
FIG
.
7
Front Handle with Double Switch
Safety Button
Trigger Switch
6
Model CVPH43018
