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HEDGE TRIMMER NAMES AND TERMS
OREGON® CORDLESS TOOL SYSTEM
HEDGE TRIMMER MODEL HT255
AD 0213 F/N 558936
HEDGE TRIMMER NAMES AND TERMS
Blade bind: A condition where the
cutting blades will not move because
of material lodged between the
moving and stationary parts of the
cutting blades.
Bystander safety zone: A m ( ft) circle
around the operator that must remain
free from bystanders, children, and pets.
Cutting blades: The series of sharpened
surfaces protruding from the front of
the hedge trimmer that move back and
forth to cut hedges.
Cutting season: The ideal time to trim
hedges varies by plant type, but it
is generally a good practice to trim
during periods of slow growth, after
blooming is complete. Consult with a
local plant nursery for tips on trimming
specific plants.
Cutting speed: The hedge trimmer has
a variable cutting speed. Press the
throttle trigger more firmly for faster
cutting speed. To get the most cutting
time out of each charge, use only the
minimum cutting speed necessary to
cut the material.
Front handle: The support handle located
at or toward the front of the hedge
trimmer.
Front handle switch: A u-shaped switch
running along the front handle that
prevents the unintentional operation
of the throttle trigger until manually
actuated.
Hand guard: A structural barrier between
the front handle of a hedge trimmer and
the cutting blades.
New growth: The most recent growth on
a plant. It is generally lighter in color, less
woody, and more flexible than the rest of
the plant.
Rear handle: The support handle, located
at or toward the rear of the hedge
trimmer, where the throttle trigger is
located.
Throttle trigger: A device that controls the
speed of the cutting blades.
Trigger lock-out: A movable stop that
prevents the unintentional activation
of the hedge trimmer until manually
actuated.