Use And Care Manual
ENGLISH
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Figure D
Switch
• To turn the unit on, pull the lock off switch
2
back as
shown in figureE, and squeeze the trigger switch
1
.
• In order to keep the unit running you must continue to
squeeze the trigger. To turn the unit off, fully release the
trigger and allow the lock-off switch to engage.
WARNING: Never attempt to lock a
switch in the ON position.
Figure E
2
Trimming Instructions
1. WORKING POSITION – Maintain proper footing and
balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles,
non-skid footwear. Hold the unit firmly in both hands
and turn the unit ON (figure D).
2. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH – (figure F) 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 motion gives the best cutting.
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Figure F
3. LEVEL HEDGES – (figure G) To obtain exceptionally
level hedges a piece of string can be stretched along the
length of the hedge as a guide.
Figure G
4. SIDE TRIMMING HEDGES – (figure H) Hold the trimmer
as shown and begin at the bottom and sweep up.
Figure H
5. POWERCUT
TM
– If you encounter a jam, depress the
POWERCUT
TM
button
4
shown in figure I. The blades
will move back and forth in a slower, more forceful
rhythm to help cut through difficult branches. Release
the button to return to normal hedge trimming usage.
NOTE: Once the button is released, the blades will
immediately return to full speed.
NOTE: The blades will stop when the button is held for 15
seconds. To reengage the POWERCUT
TM
feature, release the
button and depress it again.
DO NOT continuously hold the POWERCUT
TM
button
during normal hedge trimming.
Figure I
6. sawBLADE
TM
– For branches too large for the blade
7
to
cut, use the sawBLADE
TM
8
. Position the sawBLADE
TM
as close to the bottom of the branch as possible. Place
the sawBLADE
TM
shoe
9
against the branch. Turn the
hedge trimmer on as described above, allowing the tool
to work at its own pace until the branch is fully cut.
Figure J