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OPERATION (cont).
Pole Hedge Trimmer Attachment
WARNING!
Familiarise yourself with surrounding hazards such as
power lines, phone lines, metal fences and other objects that could be
in your trimming path, failure to do so could result in electrical shock,
personal injury or damage to your pole hedge trimmer.
WARNING!
Never use the pole hedge trimmer when standing on
a ladder or uneven ground. If the blades come in contact with a hard
object, visually inspect the blade for damage. If the blade is damaged,
do not continue to operate the Pole Hedge Trimmer.
1. Insert the line pole hedge trimmer attachment to the drive unit tube.
Follow the instructions on page 13
“Assembling drive unit to lower
shaft attachment”
.
2. Before starting the machine, check that all parts are correct and tight.
Adjusting the blade angle
1. The cutting angle can be adjusted by loosen-
ing the locking knob (Fig. 25)
2. Rotate the blade to the desired angle (0°, 15°,
30°, 45°, 60°,75°) then tighten the locking
knob (Fig. 26).
Fig. 26
Fig. 25
Extension cord
. Always use the cord retainer. Keep the extension cord
behind the pole hedge trimmer and away from the trimming opera-
tion. Never drape it over a hedge being trimmed. If you cut or damage
the cord, unplug it at the mains electrical outlet immediately. It must be
repaired by an electrician or a qualified power tool repairer before being
used again.