INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
1.Remove the shaft cap from the attachment (if present) and discard.
2.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of upper shaft cou- pler.
3.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
4.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler | Primary Hole |
| Guide Recess |
Upper | Locking/ Attachment |
Shaft | Release |
| Button |
WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit. Using the wrong hole could lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.
Secondary Hole
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
OPERATING POSITION
When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following:
SWear head protection, eye protection, hear-
ing protection and heavy clothing.
SKeep right arm slightly bent with right hand
holding the trigger handle of powerhead.
SKeep left arm extended with left hand hold-
ing the handle.
SKeep unit below waist level.
OPERATING TIPS
S Allow the engine to warm up before you begin trimming.
S Increase the engine speed before placing the blade in the cut. For best results, run the en- gine at full throttle while cutting.
S Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to cut hedges that have any branches with a diameter larger than 5/8″ (1.5 cm).
S To trim new growth, use a wide sweeping motion feeding the blade teeth through the hedge or twigs. The most effective cutting is achieved with a slight downward tilt of the blade.
S Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth. When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. Older growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest by using a sawing move- ment.
S Do not rush the work, but work steadily until all the branches have been cut back cleanly.
S Use a horizontal cutting position to even the tops of bushes, shrubs or hedges.
S Use a vertical cutting position to trim the sides of shrubs, bushes or hedges. Always cut upward from the bottom.
WARNING: Keep the blade area clean. Always release the throttle trigger, move the powerhead ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, disconnect the spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source), and make sure the blade has completely stopped moving before cleaning.
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