Safety Manual

ENGLISH

BLADE STIFFENER INSTALLATION

WARNING

A blade stiffener is provided with most hedge trimmer models. The

blade stiffener is strongly recommended

for use in all homeowner or light duty

cutting applications. In commercial cut-

ting applications, or when cutting thick,

dense branches, cutting capacity may be

increased by cutting without the blade

stiffener.

Use extreme care when cutting without blade

stiffener. Follow instructions in Operator’s

Manual to install or remove blade stiffener.

WARNING

Accidental contact with blades can cause serious injury. Avoid ALL

bodily contact with cutting edges. Stabilize unit before working on

blades. Use properly sized metric socket wrenches and minimum 4

inch (100 mm) long socket wrench extension to keep hands at a safe

distance from blades when installing and removing blade stiffener,

or whenever adjusting blade tightness.

IMPORTANT

New locknuts must be used every time blade

stiffener is installed, and blade bolt adjustment

instructions must be followed EXACTLY.

Failure to follow instructions, or to use new

locknuts, may damage blades or gearbox and

result in rapid blade wear and poor cutting

performance.

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