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OPERATION
4. CONTROLS
5. USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF A RESIDUAL CURRENT
DEVICE (RATED 30MA OR LESS).
Using the Hedge Trimmer
1. E
nsure the extension cord
is behind the trimmer and
away from operation.
On/Off Switch
For user safety the safety switch and on/off switch must be
operated simultaneously.
1Using one hand depress
and hold the safety switch
on the front handle.
2To turn on squeeze the on/
off switch.
2Maintain proper footing and balance. Do not overreach.
3Squeeze both the safety
switch and the on/off switch
to start the trimmer.
3Once either the safety switch or on/off switch is released the
hedge trimmer will stop.
4 U
se wide sweeping motions, feeding the blade teeth through
the twigs.
Note: The Hedge Trimmer is fitted with a motor brake which
will stop the cutting blade within 0.5 seconds as soon as either
switch is released. There may be a small flash visible in the area
of the lower motor ventilation slots. This is normal and will not
damage the machine.
WARNING: ALWAYS USE THE HEDGE TRIMMER WITH
BOTH HANDS.
5A slight downward tilt will achieve the best results.
Rotating the rear handle
This hedge trimmer is fitted with a rotating rear handle. It can
be rotated counter clockwise 45° and 90° and clockwise 45°
and 90°
1To rotate the rear handle
push the rotating handle
lock and rotate the rear
handle left or right to the
desired position.
Note: The handle has 5 positions, 45° and 90º to the left, 0°
in the centre and 45° and 90º to the right. The rotating handle
button will lock at any of these positions
6 F
or trimming sides, begin
at the bottom and sweep
up.
NOTE: DO NOT CUT HEDGES WHEN WET. (THE BEST RESULTS
ARE ACHIEVED WHEN DRY.)
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