Desa 110946-01 owner manual Operating Pole Trimmer, Pivoting the Power Head, Extension Cords

OPERATING POLE TRIMMER

WARNING: Read and under- stand this owner’s manual be- fore operating Pole Trimmer. Make certain you read and un- derstand all Safety Warnings on pages 2 and 3 of this manual. Improper use of this Pole Trim- mer 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 posi- tion 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 sufÞx W or W-A following the cord type designation. Example: SJTW-A or SJTW.

Use proper sized cord with this Pole Trim- mer. Cord must be heavy enough to carry current needed. An undersized cord will cause voltage drop at Pole Trimmer. Pole Trimmer will lose power and overheat. Fol- low cord size requirements listed below.

Keep cord away from cutting area. Make sure cord does not catch on branches during cutting. Inspect cord often. Replace dam- aged cords.

CONNECTING EXTENSION CORD

The Pole Trimmer has a built-in extension cord retainer to prevent the accidental dis- connection 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.