9
Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly
WARNING!
WARNING!
Never run the engine
when adjusting the cutter assembly.
Latch Release
Grasp the outer tube near the handle
Adjustment Lever
Adjustment Lever
Pivot the cutter assembly using the
adjustment lever...
Press the latch lock
Make sure the latch lock and the latch release
return securely to the locked position
Latch Lock
Latch Lock
■
The cutter blades are very
sharp. Do not grasp the blades
with your hands. Always use
gloves when working near the
cutter assembly.
■
Do not allow the blades to
contact your body.
■
Do not touch the cutter blades
when the engine is running.
The blades can oscillate even
if the engine is idling.
Assembly
(continued)
1.
Position the hedge trimmer on a flat,
level surface.
2. With your right hand, grasp the
outer tube near the handle. With
your left hand, grip the adjustment
lever on the cutter assembly.
3.
With the index finger of your left
hand, press the latch lock. With your
left thumb, press the latch release.
IMPORTANT!
The latch lock provides an interlock to
help prevent inadvertent depression of
the latch release.
With the index finger of your left hand,
press the latch lock. With your left
thumb, press the latch release.
4. While holding the latch release
down, pivot the cutter assembly
away from you using the
adjustment lever until it is at the
desired cutting angle.
Latch lock
Latch release
Outer Tube
Socket-head
Cap screws
Handle
Mounting Bracket
Throttle Assembly
Position the handle on the outer tube as shown
Handle
This unit comes with the handle
installed. It can be readjusted for
operator comfort in the following
manner.
1. Loosen the four hex screws.
2. Rotate/slide handle assembly to
best position for operator comfort,
usually 25 cm (10 in.) ahead of the
throttle assembly.
3. Tighten hex screws in a crisscross
manner.
5. Release the latch lock and the
latch release. Make sure the latch
lock and the latch release return
securely to the locked position.
6. Remove the cover from the cutter
blade. The engine now may
be started (refer to the section
”Starting the Engine”.)