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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Power cord
Trigger
Switch
Motor Housing
Handguard
Blade
Cord
Retainer
Trigger lockout button
Front
handle
Rear
handle
TRIGGER SWITCH
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the
unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the
unit after lock--out button has been pushed for-
ward. Release the trigger to turn the unit off.
TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON
The TRIGGER LOCK--OUT button is a con-
trol feature designed to prevent the motor
from being accidentally started. When the
rear handle is gripped in a normal cutting posi-
tion, the trigger lock--out button can be
pushed forward by the thumb, permitting the
index finger to squeeze the trigger. It is not
necessary to maintain pressure on the trigger
lock--out button once the trigger has been en-
gaged.
FRONT HANDLE AND REAR
HANDLE
The FRONT HANDLE and REAR HANDLE
are used to maintain control of the unit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specified on
your unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Extension Cord Gauge Chart
Length of Cord
Gauge
25 Ft. (7.5 m)
50 Ft. (15 m)
100 Ft. (30 m)
18 Gauge
16 Gauge
16 Gauge
Extension cords are available for this unit.
ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO
YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
To prevent disconnection from unit, secure ex-
tension cord to power cord.
1. Form a loop in extension cord and push the
loop through the hole in the rear handle.
2. Position the loop over the cord retainer and
pull back to secure.
3. Connect power cord of unit to extension
cord.
