TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Carry the unit with motor stopped and the blades away from your body.
SSecure the unit before storing or transport- ing it in a vehicle.
S Store unit so blades cannot accidentally cause injury.
S Do not store near fertilizers or chemicals which can corrode metal parts.
SStore unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children.
SDo not hang unit so that the trigger switch is depressed.
BATTERY CARE
S If over a period of time the battery pack quickly runs down after a full
SThere will be some charge present in the bat- tery pack, but to ensure maximum running
time, recharge your battery pack for 5--6 hours before use.
STo prevent permanent battery damage, never store in a discharged condition.
SContact your authorized service dealer for a replacement battery pack and for safe
disposal of your old battery pack.
SBattery
Use only the following type and size bat- tery pack:
18 Volt, 1.3 Amp/Hour Sealed for Life
No maintenance required
WINTER STORAGE
SFully charge for
S Recharge the battery pack every 3 to 4 months for a
SAvoid extended storage without recharge. S Store in a cool dry place.
IMPORTANT!
DISPOSE OF YOUR OLD BATTERIES SAFELY.
DO NOT CUT OPEN, BURN OR INCINERATE.
DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION
The charger supplied with this unit is double insulated to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction con- sists of two separate “layers” of electrical in- sulation instead of grounding.
Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. No grounding means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be added to this unit.
Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double in- sulation system only provides added protec- tion against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.
WARNING: All electrical repairs to this unit, including housing, switch, motor, wires, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be recommended by the manufacturer. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words “double insulation” or “double insulated”. The symbol (square within a square) 
may also be marked on the appliance. Failure to have the unit repaired by qualified service person- nel can cause the double insulation construc- tion to become ineffective and result in seri- ous injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Before using the hedge trimmer, ensure all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call
ASSEMBLY
Your hedge trimmer is fully assembled; no as- sembly is necessary.
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