Use and Care Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not charge the battery pack in rain or in wet locations.
Use only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:
Battery Charger
BY8705-00
SC5364-00
BY8708-00
Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding
the hedge trimmer.
Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable support. Stable footing on a
solid surface enables better control of the hedge trimmer in unexpected situations.
Never allow children to operate the hedge trimmer.
Never remove or tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
Never do anything to interfere with the intended function of a safety device or to reduce
the protection provided by a safety device.
Never operate the hedge trimmer without proper guards, plates, or other safety
protective devices in place.
Check damaged parts before further use of the hedge trimmer. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and worn). Replace the
blade only with a blade from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Replace the blade if it is bent or cracked. An unbalanced blade causes vibration that
could damage the motor drive unit or cause personal injury.
If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
The trimmer shall be used to cut stems less than 3/4” (17.5mm) thick.
Trim only in daylight or in good articial light.
Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning, or removing material from the
hedge trimmer.
Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water in motor and electrical connections.
When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Use of parts which do not
meet the original equipment specications may lead to improper performance and
compromised safety.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to re
or temperature above 212 °F (100°C) may cause explosion.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you loan this tool to someone else, also loan these instructions to
them to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!