G. Trimming
WARNING
BLADES COAST AFTER RELEASING THROTTLE OR
STOPPING ENGINE.
KEEP A FIRM GRIP WITH BOTH HANDS WHILE
BLADES ARE MOVING AND/ OR ENGINE IS
RUNNING.
DO NOT STAND ON THE TOP OF A LADDER WHILE
TRIMMING.
MAKE SURE YOUR LADDER OR OTHER SUPPORT IS
STABLE AND ON FIRM GROUND.
KEEP A SURE FOOTING. DO NOT OVERREACH.
IF YOUR TRIMMER BECOMES JAMMED, RELEASE
THROTTLE AND STOP ENGINE. MAKE SURE
BLADES HAVE STOPPED COMPLETELY, THEN
REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION.
1. WARNING! Read and follow all safety instructions in the
manual before attempting to use this trimmer.
2. Only after you are familiar with your hedge trimmer and
all of its controls and the functions should you
start the engine.
3. Once the engine is started grasp the handles securely. One
hand grasps the front loop handle, while the other hand
grasps the throttle handle.
4. Squeeze the throttle to accelerate the engine and engage
the blades.
5. Tilt the trimmer so the cutting teeth are angled slightly
toward the hedge or shrub and proceed to cut.
Use overlapping sweeping motions away from your body
to achieve a safe and even cut.
6. This unit is designed to cut any type of hedge or shrub;
however,
THICKNESS OF CUT SHOULD NOT EXCEED
1/2 INCH IN DIAMETER.
Misuse of this Hedge Trimmer will void the warranty. i.e.:
Cutting hedges or shrubs over 1/2" in diameter or foreign
objects such as wires, rocks, or fences. Before trimming check
work area for foreign objects such as wires, cords, glass,
fences, or rocks. Be sure to remove any foreign objects from
the work area. Failure to properly maintain this hedge trimmer
will void the warranty.
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DANGER
1/2"
dia.
H. Adjusting the Blade Angle
WARNING
SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE LUBRICATING
OR ADJUSTING THE BLADES.
1. To adjust the blade angle, first shut off the engine. Next,
grip the blade adjustment handle. Then move the quick
release lever from the tight position, at a right angle, so
that it is pointing straight out.
WARNING
DO NOT ADJUST BLADE ANGLE BY GRASPING THE
BLADES. BLADES ARE SHARP AND YOU RISK
INJURY TO YOURSELF.
2. The blade will now adjust freely to any position
up to 180°.
3. Use the adjustment handle located beneath the assembly to
move the blade to the desired angle position.
4. Once the desired angle has been achieved, simply move
the quick release lever back to the tight position.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNLESS QUICK RELEASE
LEVER IS IN THE "TIGHTENED" POSITION
Blade
Adjustment
Handle
Move quick release lever
to the loose position
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DANGER
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DANGER
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DANGER
Quick Release
Lever
9.