Manual
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5  troubleshooting 
Note:  For additional  help,  visit  our  
technical  ser vice  web  site  at   
www.desatech.com.
 WARNING:  Unplug  trimmer  from  power source  before  servicing.  Severe 
injury  or  death  could  occur from re, electrical  shock,  or  body  contact  with 
moving blades.
Technical Service
You may have further questions about 
assembling,  operating,  or  maintain-
ing  this hedge  trimmer.  If  so, you  can 
visit  our  Technical  Service web  site at  
www.desatech.com  or  contact  our  
Technical Service Department at 1-800-
858-8501  (English  only). You  may  also 
write to:
DESA Power Tools
ATTN: Technical  Service  Specialty 
Products
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
When contacting  DESA  Power  Tools, 
have ready
•  Your Name
•  Your Address
•  Your Phone Number
•  Model Number of Product
•  Date  of  Purchase  (include  copy  of 
receipt for written requests)
OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Motor does not run when you squeeze 
trigger switch
1.  Safety lock-o switch is not in forward 
position
2.  Extension cord connection is loose
3.  Household circuit breaker is tripped 
or open line fuse
1.  Slide safety lock-o switch forward 
before squeezing trigger switch (see 
Basic Trimmer Operation, page 5)
2.  Check cord connections
3.  Check circuit breaker or line fuse
Motor runs, but cutting blades do not 
move
Trimmer damaged. Do not use trimmer Contact DESA Power Tools if still under 
warranty
Trimmer smokes during operation Trimmer damaged. Do not use trimmer Contact DESA Power Tools if still under 
warranty










