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ADJUSTING THE CUTTING BLADES
Before operating the Hedge Trimmer it is necessary to check the adjustment of the cutting blades.
Blades that are too loose may vibrate, and will not provide a clean, smooth cut.
Adjusting the cutting blades are not necessary for model KHT23D. Turn the screw until snug, and
fasten with the nut.
ROTATIONAL REAR HANDLE
Rear handle is adjustable to five different positions by pulling the lock lever and turn the rear
handle. Pull the lock lever directly in line with the handle (following the arrow in fig), then turn the
rear handle. It is extremely important that the handle is completely located and correctly locked in
the selected position.
Do not adjust the rear handle to any other position than specified five positions
(Throttle lever does not work when the rear handle is unlocked).
Stop the engine before change the rear handle position.
Make sure the rear handle is locked before start the engine.
During operation, hold the rear handle with upright regardless the blade direction.
Select the proper handle position to be always sure of a safe and secure operating
position.
WARNING
DO NOT TOUCH THE SHARPENED EDGES OF THE CUTTING BLADES. THE CUTTING BLADES ARE
EXTREMELY SHARP AND DANGEROUS AT ALL TIMES. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES TO HELP PROTECT
YOUR HANDS AND FINGERS FROM INJURY.
UPPER BLADE
GUIDE BAR
WASHER
NUTS
NUT
LOWER BLADE
LOCK LEVER
SCREW
SCREWS
