Instruction Manual

9
ENGLISH
Trigger Switch (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch
in the ONposition.

CAUTION: Do not use blade to cut
stems greater than 5/8" (16mm). Use the trimmer
only for cutting normal shrubbery around houses
andbuildings.
To turn the tool “ON”, shift the lock off button
4
and squeeze
the trigger switch
5
. Once the unit is running, you may
release the lock off button.
To turn the tool “OFF”, release thetrigger.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. F)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position
asshown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of
a suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the switch
handle
6
and one hand on the bail handle
3
. Never hold
the unit by the blade guard
2
.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig.E)
NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fullycharged.
To install the battery pack
8
into the tool handle, align the
battery pack with the rails inside the tool’s handle and slide it
into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated in the
tool and ensure that it does notdisengage.
To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release
button
9
and firmly pull the battery pack out of the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
section of thismanual.
OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, turn unit off and remove the
battery pack before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
Attaching the Bail Handle (Fig. D)
1. Cut the plastic ziptie.
2. Remove the four screws
12
that are partially run into the
trimmer housing (FigureD).
3. Slide the bail handle
3
onto the front of the trimmer
housing behind theguard.
4. Insert the four screws into the openings on the side of
the bail handle and tighten securely as shown in Fig.D.
Assembly Tools Required
• Crosshead Screwdriver
Attaching Guard and Bail Handle to
Trimmer (Fig. C, D)

WARNING: Only use with bail handle and
guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of
the hedge trimmer without the proper guard or handle
provided may result in serious personalinjury.
The trimmer is shipped with the guard and bail handle
attached to the trimmer with a plastic zip tie.
Attaching Guard to Trimmer (Fig. C)
1. Cut the plastic ziptie.
2. Remove guard retaining screw
10
with the crosshead
screwdriver (notsupplied).
3. Slide the guard
2
fully onto the front of the
trimmerhousing.
4. Insert the guard retaining screw
10
into the opening on
the side of the housing and tightensecurely.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, turn unit off and remove the
battery pack before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
Important Charging Notes
1. The charger and battery pack may become warm to the
touch while charging. This is a normal condition, and
does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of
the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or
battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal
shed or an uninsulatedtrailer.
2. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp
or other appliance;
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light
switch which turns power off when you turn out
the lights;
c. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery
pack and charger to your local servicecenter.
3. You may charge a partially used pack whenever you
desire with no adverse effect on the batterypack.
Charger Cleaning Instructions

WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect the
charger from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt and
grease may be removed from the exterior of the charger
using a cloth or soft non‑metallic brush. Do not use
water or any cleaningsolutions.