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3. To turn the tool OFF, release the
On/Off
trigger and the
safety lock button (Fig. 7).
NOTE:
Do not press the On/Off trigger until you are ready
to make a cut.
Cutting Procedures
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WARNING!
Never cut near electric cords or power
lines. If the blade jams on any electrical cable, DO NOT
TOUCH THE BLADE. IT CAN CONDUCT ELECTRICITY
AND FATALLY SHOCK YOU! Instead, continue to hold the
hedge trimmer by the insulated rear handle, and lay it down
and away from you in a safe manner. Make sure that electrical
service to the damaged electrical cable is disconnected
before attempting to free the hedge trimmer blade. Contact
with the blade, other conductive parts of the hedge trimmer,
or live electric cords or power lines will result in death by
electrocution or serious injury.
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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.
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WARNING!
Clear the area to be cut before each use.
Remove all objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose string
which can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a
risk of electric shock and serious personal injury.
1. When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action
so that the stems are fed directly into the blade. Do not
try to cut branches that are thicker than 0.6 in. (1.5 cm) or
those that are obviously too large to feed into the blade.
Use lopping shears, a hand saw, or a pruning saw to cut
out thick branches first. If a substantial cut is necessary,
cut a little at a time in several passes. Cut both sides of
the hedge first and then the top.
2. To perform a horizontal cut, hold the hedge trimmer with
the blade tilted 5-10 degrees to your cutting object; this
makes the operation easier and ensures a better cut
(Fig. 8).
3. To perform a vertical cut, start trimming at the bottom and
sweep up for even cutting. Swing the blades in an arc
towards the outsides of the hedge so that the cuttings are
swept on the ground (Fig. 9).
Cutting Tips
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WARNING!
Hold the tool firmly in both hands.
Always keep your dominant hand on the switch handle and
your non-dominant hand on the front. Never hold the tool by
the blade guard. Keep unit below waist level.
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A wide, sweeping motion, feeding the blade teeth through
the twigs is most effective. A slight downward tilt of the
blade in the direction of the motion gives the best cut.
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Begin at the bottom and sweep up.
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Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery.
This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the
blades slow down, reduce the pace.
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If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the
blades to stop, and remove the battery before attempting
to remove the obstruction.
Fig. 7
Safety lock button
On/Off trigger
Fig. 8
5º – 10º
Fig. 9
