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CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
When operating unit, stand as shown a nd
check for the following:
S W ear eye protection and heavy clothing.
S Grip rear handle with right hand and front
handle with left hand .
S Keep unit below waist level.
STOPPING YOUR UNIT
To stopthe unit,releasethe triggerswitch,al-
low bladestostop,then movethehedgetrim-
mer away from the cutting area.
STARTING YOUR UNIT
1. Connect the unit to a power source using
the proper size extension cord (see S E-
LECT AN EXTENSION CORD).
2. Grip front and rear handles firmly.
3. Push the trigger lock--out button forward
with your right hand thumb.
4. Squeeze and hold the trigger switch.
OPERATING THE UNIT
S Read important safety instructions before
operating.
S Do not cut stems greater than 3/8 inch (1
cm) thick.
S During operation, keep extension cord be-
hind the trimmer; never drape over hedge
being trimmed.
Top C utting
Use a wide sweeping motion for top cutting. A
slight downward tilt of the cutting blades in the
directionof m ot iongives th ebest cuttin gresults.
Side Cutting
When tr immingthesides ofa hedge,begin at
the bottom and cut upwards.
MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES
Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Inspect and clean unit and labels After each use
Lubricate blades After each use
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM
WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
Thewarrantyonthisunitdoesnotcoveritems
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator m ust m aintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Housing screws
S Handguard
S Blade
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of dam aged or worn parts.
S Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch functions
properly by pressing andreleasing thetrig-
ger switch. Make sure motor stops.
S Pigtailplugandextensioncord -- Discontin-
ue use of unit if pigtailcord becomes dam-
aged. Have damaged cords replaced by
your authorized service dealer.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit us-
ing a damp cloth with a mild detergent.