EarthWise CVP41810BB Manual Del Propietário página 12

Before you start the unit, make sure the hedge trimmer is not
contacting any object.
STARTING THE HEDGE TRIMMER (Fig. 20)
Use your left hand to grip the front handle with double switch,
while the right hand press the safety button and squeeze the
trigger switch to start unit. Release the safety button once the
trimmer is started.
Front Handle with Double Switch
FIG.20
EXTENSION CORD - Always keep extension cord behind trim-
mer and away from the trimming operation. Never drape it over a
hedge being trimmed. If you cut or damage the cord, unplug it at
the electrical outlet immediately, before inspection or repairing
the cord.
You may also place the extension cord in the cord retainer. Form
a loop in extension cord and push the loop through the hole in the
rear handle. Position the loop over the cord retainer and pull back
to secure. Connect power cord of unit to extension cord. (Fig. 21)
FIG.21
WORKING POSITION– Maintain proper footing and balance and
do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non--skid footwear and
rubber gloves when trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands
and turn the tool ON. Always hold the trimmer with right hand on
the switch handle and left hand on the front handle or telescopic
pole if using as a pole trimmer. Never hold the tool by the blade
guard.
USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
LEVEL HEDGES - To obtain exceptionally level hedges, a piece
of string can be stretched along the length of the hedge as a
guide. (Fig. 22)
OPERATING
Safety Button
Trigger Switch
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
FIG.22
Model CVP41810BB
CAUTION: Blade coasts after turned off.
- Do not use under wet condition.
- Do not use with damaged extension cord.
- Do not unplug or store with switch locked on.
WARNING: To guard against injury, observe the following:
- Read owner's manual before using.
- Save owner's manual.
- Keep hands away from blades.
- Keep hands on handles. Don't overreach.
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this type of product to
make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
CAUTION: Do not use the 18 inch trimmer for cutting stems greater
than .7". Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found
around houses and buildings.
TRIMMING NEW GROWTH—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 the motion gives the best cutting.
SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES—Begin at the bottom and sweep up.
(Fig. 23)
through dense growth. A slight back and forth sawing action may
ease the cutting of larger, more dense growth. If the trimmer
begins to slow down, reduce the rate of speed at which you are
trying to cut. If the trimmer becomes jammed, immediately turn
trimmer off. Disconnect trimmer from the power supply and
remove the jammed debris from the cutting blades.
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FIG.23
Do not force the trimmer