OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in
possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for
damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners
and caps and do not operate this product until all
missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please
contact customer service or an authorized service
center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
To install:
Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
WARNING:
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery
pack snap in place and the battery pack is fully
seated and secure in the hedge trimmer battery
port before beginning operation. Failure to securely
seat the battery pack could cause the battery pack
to fall out, resulting in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure
raised rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of
the tool and latches into place properly. Improper
installation of the battery pack can cause damage
to internal components.
To remove:
Depress the latches on the battery pack and remove from
the hedge trimmer.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Remove battery pack when transporting or carrying
hedge trimmer to avoid accidental starting, which
may result in serious injury.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE HEDGE
TRIMMER
See Figure 3.
To start:
Remove the scabbard, if installed.
Grasp the front handle to release the trigger lock-out.
Depress the switch trigger on the rear handle to begin
operation.
To stop:
Release the switch trigger to stop the hedge trimmer.
Release the front handle to re-engage the trigger lock-out.
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