3. Push the battery pack into the powerhead until it locks.
The latch button will click when locked into place.
NOTE: Do not use force when inserting the battery
pack. It should slide into place and click.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE TOOL
Remove the blade cover.
For added safety, there is a lockout in the assist handle.
When operating, hold the hedge trimmer with both hands,
one hand to press the trigger lockout and squeeze the
trigger, and the other hand to squeeze the assit handle
lockout.
Release the trigger lockout and continue to squeeze the
trigger and assist handle lockout for extended operation.
To turn off the tool, release the trigger and trigger lockout.
The lockout and trigger must both return to their original
positions.
TRIMMING
1. Inspect area to be cut before each use - remove
objects which can be thrown or become entangled in
the cutting blades.
2. Always keep the hedge trimmer in front of your body.
Hold handle fi rmly with both hands and stand in a
secure and stable position.
3. Allow the cutting blades to reach full speed before
entering the material to be cut.
4. Always work going away from people and solid objects
such as walls, large stones, trees, vehicles etc.
5. If blade stalls, immediately stop the hedge trimmer.
Disconnect the battery and clear jammed debris
from the cutting blades. Inspect blades and repair or
replace as needed.
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.
Side Cutting
When trimming the sides of the hedge, begin at the
bottom and cut upwards, tapering the hedge inward at the
top. This shape will expose more of the hedge, resulting in
more uniformed growth.
MAINTENANCE
a
WARNING: Remove the battery before performing
maintenance. Severe injury or death could occur
from electrical shock or body contact with moving
parts.
CHECKING THE BATTERY PACK CAPACITY
(B1)
Press the battery power level indicator button. The lights
will illuminate according to the battery’s current power
level.
Lights
Battery Pack Power Level
3 Green Lights
80 –100%
2 Green Lights
60 – 79%
1 Green Light
30 – 59%
No lights
Below 30%. Charge immediately.
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK (B2)
1. Press in and hold the battery pack release button.
2. Grasp the rear handle and pull the battery pack out of
the powerhead.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK (C)
a
WARNING: Do not use the charger in direct
sunlight. Recharge at temperatures between 0°C
and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).
a
WARNING: If the battery pack is hot, allow it to
cool down before recharging.
1. Plug the charger into an AC power outlet.
2. Slide the charger over the battery pack terminals.
Make sure the charger and battery pack are fully
connected.
When the battery pack is charging, the LED will blink.
When the battery pack is fully charged, the LED will stop
blinking but will remain illuminated.
Once the charging light turns green, remove the battery
pack from the charger and disconnect the charger from
the outlet.
After charging, the battery pack may be stored on the
charger, as long as the charger is not plugged in.
Store the battery pack fully charged.
LUBRICATING THE CUTTING BLADE
For easier operation and longer life, lubricate the cutter
blades before and after every use. Apply the oil so that
it runs between the two blades. Lubricants should be a
non-toxic, non-hazardous, corrosion preventive lubricant
specifi cally for lubricating moving metal parts.
STORING THE POWER TOOL
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove debris with a soft brush or dry cloth. Never
clean with water, cleaning fl uids, or solvents.
3. Use a soft brush to remove debris from the air vents.
4. Inspect the tool carefully. If the tool is damaged in any
way, contact an authorized service center. Never use a
damaged tool.
5. Lubricate the cutting blade.
6. Put the blade cover on the blade.
7. Store in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.
STORING THE CHARGER
• Remove debris with a soft brush or dry cloth. Never
clean with water, cleaning fl uids, or solvents.
• Unplug the charger when there is no battery pack in it.
• Store the charger at normal room temperature. Do not
store it in excessive heat.
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