Remington HT3218A, HT4022A owner manual Starting the Hedge Trimmer, Basic Trimmer Operation

REMINGTON® DUAL-ACTION ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER 5

Starting the

Hedge Trimmer

As a safety feature, this trimmer has dual trigger switches. One trigger switch is located on the rear handle and the other trigger switch is located on the front handle (see Figure 3-5). You must squeeze both trigger switches to operate the trimmer.

WARNING: Do not modify this trimmertobypassthedualtrigger switch safety feature.This feature is designed to keep both of your hands on the tool handles and away from the cutting bar.

Front Trigger Switch

Rear Trigger

Switch

Figure 3-5: Front and rear trigger switches

Basic Trimmer Operation

This tool is designed to trim and shape hedges and shrubs with ease. Follow the steps below to start and stop the trim- mer.

1.Hold the front handle with one hand, squeezing the front trigger switch (see Figure 3-6).

2.While gripping the rear handle, squeeze the rear trigger switch. The trimmer will start immediately (see Figure 3-7).

3.To stop the trimmer, release one or both of the trigger switches (see Fig- ure 3-8). The trimmer will coast to a stop.

Figure 3-6: Positioning hand on front handle

Figure 3-7: Squeezing rear trigger switch to start trimmer

Figure 3-8: Releasing trigger switch to stop trimmer

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