Proper Hand Position (Fig. 6)
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 (C), with the other hand on the bail
handle (E).
Switching On (fig. 7)
1. Squeeze and hold the bail handle (E) with one
hand so that the front part of the bail handle is
pulled back into the body of the bail handle.
2. Push the lock off switch (B) forward and
squeeze the trigger switch (A). Once the unit is
running, you may release the lock off switch.
In order to keep the unit running you must continue
to squeeze the trigger. To turn the unit off, release
the trigger.
WARNING: Never attempt to lock a
switch in the ON position.
WARNING: Do not cut stems
greater than 3/4 inch (19 mm). Use
the trimmer only for cutting normal
shrubbery around houses and
buildings.
Trimming Instructions
WORKING POSITION (FIG. 6)
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not
overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear
when trimming. Hold the unit firmly in both hands
and turn the unit on. Always hold the trimmer as
shown in Figure 6, with one hand on the switch
handle (C) and one hand on the bail handle (E).
Never hold the unit by the blade guard (D).
TRIMMING NEW GROWTH (FIG. 8)
Using a wide, sweeping motion, feeding the blade
teeth through the twigs, is most effective. A slight
downward tilt of the blade in the direction of
motion gives the best cutting.
LEVEL HEDGES (FIG. 9)
To obtain exceptionally level hedges a piece of string
can be stretched along the length of the hedge as
a guide.
SIDE TRIMMING HEDGES (FIG. 10)
Orient the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom
and sweep up.
DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM
BLADES.
WARNING: To guard against injury,
observe the following:
• READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE USING. SAVE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects
such as wires or fences before each
use.
• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DON'T
OVERREACH.
• DO NOT USE UNDER WET
CONDITIONS.
CAUTION: BLADE MAY COAST AFTER
TURN OFF
MAINTENANCE
Your D
WALT power tool has been designed to
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operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular
cleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn tool
off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
Lubrication (Fig. 11)
1. After use, carefully clean the blades with a
resin solvent.
2. After cleaning, apply a light film of lubrication to
the exposed blade.
3. Turn the trimmer vertical with the blades toward
the ground and run the trimmer for a few
seconds to fully disperse the lubrication.
4. Slide the sheath (G) over the blade until it snaps
into place as shown in Figure 11.
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