OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figure 3.
To start:
Remove padlock (not included) or
Depress the
Depress the switch trigger.
To stop:
Release the switch trigger.
Install padlock (not included) or
CUTTING TIPS
See Figures 3 - 4.
DANGER:
Never cut near electric cords or lines. If blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. Continue to hold the shrubber by the handle or lay it down and away from you in a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service to the damaged line or cord before attempting to free the blade from the line or cord. Contact with the blade, other conductive parts of the shrubber, or live electric cords or lines will result in death by electrocution or 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.
Do not force the shrubber 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 3/8 in. thick, or those obviously too large to feed into the cutting blade. Use a
If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the blades to stop, and install padlock (not included) or
If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge level. Decide how high you want the hedge. Stretch a piece of string along the hedge at the desired height. Trim the hedge just above the guide line of string. Trim the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at the top. More of the hedge will be exposed when shaped this way, and it will be more uniform.
Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth. When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action, so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. Older growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest by using a sawing movement.
OPERATING THE Shrubber
WARNING:
Read the safety information for safe operation using the
blade. Extreme care must be taken when using blades to ensure safe operation. Refer to Important Safety Instructions and Specific Safety Rules.
Use a firm grip on the handle. The unit is used for cutting in either direction in a slow, sweeping action from side to side.
Stand so that you are stable and balanced on both feet. Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.
Never use the shrubber near power lines, fencing, posts, buildings, or other immovable objects.
Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage is detected.
