5.SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES - (Figure 13)
Begin at the bottom and sweep up.
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WARNING: To guard against injury observe the following:
•Read instruction manual before using, Save instruction manual.
•Keep hands on handles. Don’t overreach.
•Do not use under wet conditions.
•Do not use with damaged extension cords.
•Do not unplug or store with switch locked on.
DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.
CAUTION: BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.
MAINTENANCE
With the unit unplugged, use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by Sears service centers or other qualified service personnel, always using identical replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING: DO NOT use the hedge trimmer with any type of accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened steel and with normal usage, they will not require resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence, stones, glass or other hard objects, you may put a nick in the blade. There is no need to remove this nick as long as it does not interfere with the movement of the blade. If it does interfere, unplug unit and while wearing proper eye protection use a fine toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick.
If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent, housing cracked, or handles broken or if you see any other condition that may affect the trimmer’s operation, contact your local Sears Service Center for repairs before putting it back into use.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
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