Operating Pole Trimmer, Extension Cords

ELECTRIC POLE TRIMMER

OPERATING POLE TRIMMER

WARNING: Read and under- stand this owner’s manual before operating PoleTrimmer.Make cer- tain you read and understand all Safety Warnings on pages 2 and 3 of this manual. Improper use of this Pole Trimmer can result in severe injury or death from ﬁre, electric shock, or body contact with moving parts.

PIVOTING THE POWER HEAD

The Pole Trimmer is equipped with a power head that pivots. The power head is able to pivot a full 180 degrees. The power head has a spring-loaded T-handle that allows it to be locked into several different positions within its 180-degree rotation.

Before connecting the Pole Trimmer to the electrical supply, make sure the power head is locked into position. Do this by trying to rotate the power head in either direction. The power head should be locked in position and should not rotate.

To pivot the power head, follow the instruc- tions below.

1.Pull out on the T-handle located on the side of the pivot bracket. The T-handle is spring-loaded, so you will feel some resistance when pulling it out.

2.Grasp the power head motor housing and rotate the power head to either the 0, 45, or 90 degree position.

Figure 3 - Rotating Power Head

3.Release the T-handle. It should snap back into its seated position. If it does not, rotate the power head back and forth slightly until the T-handle snaps back into its seated position. The power head is now locked into position and ready for use.

EXTENSION CORDS

Use proper extension cord with this Pole Trimmer. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use. The cord must be marked with sufﬁx W or W-A following the cord type designation. Example: SJTW-A or SJTW.

UsepropersizedcordwiththisPoleTrimmer. Cord must be heavy enough to carry current needed. An undersized cord will cause volt- age drop at Pole Trimmer. Pole Trimmer will lose power and overheat. Follow cord size requirements listed below.

Cord Length	AWG Cord Size
25 feet	18 AWG

50 feet	16 AWG

100 feet	16 AWG

150 feet	14 AWG

Keep cord away from cutting area. Make sure cord does not catch on branches dur- ing cutting. Inspect cord often. Replace damaged cords.

CONNECTING EXTENSION CORD

The Pole Trimmer has a built-in extension cord retainer to prevent the accidental discon- nection of the unit from the extension cord during use. It is molded into the lower hand guard area of the trigger housing.

1.Make sure the trigger lever is in the OFF position (see Starting the Pole Trimmer, page 5).

2.Plug the power cord into the extension

cord.

Figure 4 - Locking Power Head Into

Position

Figure 2 - Pulling Out T-Handle to Rotate

Power Head

Figure 5 - Plugging Pole Trimmer Power

Cord to Extension Cord

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