
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS |
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TO TURN THE TOOL ON |
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To turn the tool “ON”, slide the lock off button, shown in figure E, | ||
backward and, squeeze the trigger | E | 4 |
switch. Once the unit is running, you | ||
may release the lock off button. |
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In order to keep the unit running you |
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must continue to squeeze the |
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trigger. To turn the tool “OFF”, |
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release the trigger. | 5 |
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TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS |
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1. (FigureEXTENSIONF) AlwaysCORDkeep– | F |
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extension cord behind trimmer |
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and away from the trimming |
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operation. Never drape it over a |
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hedge being trimmed. If you cut |
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or damage the cord, unplug it at |
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the electrical outlet immediately, |
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before inspecting or repairing |
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cord. |
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2. WORKING POSITION – Maintain proper footing and balance | |
and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, | |
and rubber gloves when trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both | |
hands and turn the tool ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown | |
in figure F, with one hand on the switch handle and one hand | |
on the bail handle. Never hold the tool by the blade guard. | |
3. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH - | G |
(Figure G) – A wide, sweeping | |
motion, feeding the blade teeth |
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through the twigs is most effective. | |
A slight downward tilt of the blade, |
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in the direction of motion gives the |
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best cutting. |
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CAUTION: Do not use model HT18 trimmer for cutting stems | |
greater than 5/8 in. (16mm). Do not use models HT20, HT22 | |
trimmers for cutting stems greater than 3/4 in. (19mm). Use the | |
trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and | |
buildings. |
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4. LEVEL HEDGES (Figure H) – To | H |
obtain exceptionally level hedges, a | |
piece of string can be stretched |
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along the length of the hedge as a |
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guide. |
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