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TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS

EXTENSION CORD – (Figure E)

E

 

Always keep extension cord

 

behind trimmer and away from the

 

 

trimming operation. Never drape it

 

 

over a hedge being trimmed. If

 

 

you cut or damage the cord,

 

 

unplug it at the electrical outlet

 

 

immediately, before inspecting or

 

2.

repairing cord.

 

WORKING POSITION – Maintain

 

 

proper footing and balance and do

 

 

not overreach. Wear safety

 

 

goggles, non-skid footwear 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 E, with one hand on the

 

switch handle and one hand on the bail handle. Never hold the

 

tool by the blade guard.

 

3.

(Figure F) – A wide, sweeping

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TRIMMING NEW GROWTH -

 

motion, feeding the blade teeth

0-15

 

through the twigs is most effective. A

 

 

slight downward tilt of the blade, in

 

 

the direction of motion gives the best

 

 

cutting.

 

CAUTION: Do not use trimmer for cutting stems greater than 5/8 in. (16mm). Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings.

4.

LEVEL HEDGES (Figure G) – To

G

 

obtain exceptionally level hedges, a

 

piece of string can be stretched

 

 

along the length of the hedge as a

 

 

guide.

 

5.

(Figure H) – Begin at the bottom and

H

SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES

 

 

sweep up.

 

WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST

INJURY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING, SAVE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

• CHECK THE HEDGE FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS SUCH AS WIRE OR FENCES BEFORE EACH USE.

• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DONʼT OVERREACH.

• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

• DO NOT USE WITH DAMAGED EXTENSION CORD.

DCANGER:UTION:KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.

BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.

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Black & Decker TR116R, TR117 instruction manual Trimming Instructions, Extension Cord Figure E