Fantom Vacuum HT115H Using Your Hedge Trimmer, Save These Instructions, For Household Use Only

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY & WARNING INSTRUCTIONS

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Using Your Hedge Trimmer

WARNING: If any parts are missing, damaged or broken,

DO NOT operate the hedge trimmer until they have been replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, always

use both the front hand grip and the rear handle to hold the hedge trimmer during operation.

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, keep

hands away from the blades. DO NOT attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure that the unit is unplugged when clearing jammed material from blades. DO NOT grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the unit.

WARNING: Never use the safety guard as a handle.

Never grasp the unit by the safety guard. Failure to do so can result in serious possible injury.

WARNING: Clear the area to be cut before starting. Remove

all objects such as cords, lights, wire or string which may become entangled in the cutting blade.

DANGER: If the blade becomes jammed on any

electrical cord or line, DO NOT

Use the hedge trimmer for trimming and the forming of hedges, bushes and shrubs with a branch diameter of up to 3/8 inch.

For your protection there is safety guard between the front hand grip and the blade.

1.Attach the power cord to an extension cord.

2.Secure the extension cord to the clip holder. (Fig. 3)

Cord Holder

Fig. 3

3.	Adjust the length of the extension
	handle.
4.	Remove the blade cover.
5.	Plug the extension cord into an
	electrical outlet.
6.	With the blade directed away from
	you, hold the unit by the rear
	handle and the front hand grip.
7.	Press and hold the safety switch
	and then press on the handle
	trigger.
8.	Start the unit away from the
	hedges that you wish to trim.
9.	If you hear the motor change pitch
	dramatically while cutting, it may
	be overloaded. Check to see if the
	hedge or bush that you are
	trimming is very thick or dense.
	Doing a rough cut to trim about
	half the height that you want is
	recommended to help reduce the
	load on the motor. The maximum
	thickness of a branch that the
	hedge trimmer will cut is

30.Keep cutting blades clean of vegetation and other materials. Blades may become clogged with debris.

31.When using the hedge trimmer, always hold the unit with both hands. Keep a firm grip on the front handle and on the rear handle. NEVER hold the hedge trimmer by the safety guard or use the safety guard as a handle.

32.NEVER force the unit. It will do the job better and with less chance of injury at a rate for which it was designed.

33.If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the unit immediately and check for damage. Do NOT operate the hedge trimmer with loose or damaged parts.

34.Maintain the hedge trimmer with care. Keep the cutting blades sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing cutting blades. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluid, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents to clean your hedge trimmer.

35.This appliance is double insulated to protect you from electrical shock.

36.Store the unit in a dry place either locked up or in a high shelf out of the reach of children to prevent unauthorized use or damage.

37.NEVER douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after every use. See cleaning and storage section for further instructions..

38.Do NOT operate this unit in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

39.Maintain hedge trimmer with care. Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating.

40.When operating the hedge trimmer, keep the extension cord behind the hedge trimmer. Never drape it over the hedge to be trimmed.

WARNING

SERVICING OF A DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCE.

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means are provided for a double-insulated product, nor should grounding means be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to the

original parts. A double-insulated product is marked with the words

"double Insulation" or "Double Insulated". Product may also be marked with symbol shown.

TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. Continue to hold your trimmer by the insulated handles and immediately disconnect the damaged electrical cord or line from the power source. Failure to heed this will result in serious personal injury and possibly death.

approximately 3/8 inch. Keep from

trimming too much at one time as

this can cause the blades to bind

and slow, reducing the cutting

efficiency. Do NOT force the unit

through dense growth. If your

blades slow down, reduce your

pace.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

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