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Fig. 4
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figure 3.
Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug on
the rear of the hedge trimmer.
NOTE: Use only an approved outdoor extension cord as
described previously in this manual.
Grasp the front handle with your left hand and the rear
handle with your right hand. The switch triggers on each
handle must be depressed and held simultaneously to
allow blade rotation.
To stop blade rotation, release the switch triggers.
IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED STARTING
THIS PRODUCT:
Do not return this product to the retail store where it was
purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department
for any issues you may have.
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CUTTING TIPS
See Figures 4 - 5.
WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles.
Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate hedge trim-
mer with the other. Failure to heed this warning can result
in serious injury.
WARNING:
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose string which
can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a
risk of serious personal injury.
Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery.
This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the
blades slow down, reduce the pace.
Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than
3/8 in. thick, or those obviously too large to feed into the
cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning
saw to trim large stems.
If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the
blades to stop, and disconnect the plug from the power
source before attempting to remove the obstruction.
If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge
level. Decide how high you want the hedge. Stretch a piece
of string along the hedge at the desired height. Trim the
hedge just above the guide line of string. Trim the side of
a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at the top. More
of the hedge will be exposed when shaped this way, and
it will be more uniform.
OPERATION
Fig. 5
REAR
HANDLE
REAR HANDLE
SWITCH TRIGGER
fRoNT
HANDLE
fRoNT HANDLE
SWITCH TRIGGER
Fig. 3