OPERATION |
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adjusting telescoping pole |
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See Figure 6. |
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n Rotate the threaded collar counterclockwise to loosen. |
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n Push poles towards each other to shorten the pole or pull |
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away from each other to lengthen the pole. |
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NOTE: Extend the telescoping pole only to the length |
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required to reach the hedges being trimmed. Do not |
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extend the handle above waist height. |
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n When the desired length is achieved, rotate the threaded |
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collar clockwise to secure. |
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NOTE: Adjust hand placement on the telescoping pole of | threaded |
the pole hedge trimmer to keep proper balance. Do not | collar |
attempt to use the pole hedge trimmer at a length which |
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does not allow you to achieve proper footing and balance |
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at all times. |
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CUTTING TIPS
See Figures 7 - 8.
WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles. Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate hedge trimmer with the other. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose string which can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a risk of serious personal injury.
When operating the hedge trimmer, keep the extension cord behind the trimmer. Never drape it over the hedge being trimmed.
Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace.
Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than 3/4 in. thick, or those obviously too large to feed into the cutting blade. Use a
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