Homelite UT44172 Operation, Switch Trigger, Applications, Starting and Stopping, Cutting Tips

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

SWITCH TRIGGER

See Figure 3.

To prevent unauthorized use or accidental starting of the grass shear, disconnect it from the charger and lock the switch in the off position. To lock the switch, install a pad- lock (not included) or lock-out pin through the hole in the switch trigger. A padlock with a long shackle up to 9/32 in. diameter may be used. When the padlock is installed and locked, the switch is inoperable. Store the padlock key in another location.

NOTE: The lock-out pin does not protect against unauthorized usage. Only a locked padlock with the key stored in another location can prevent unauthorized use of the grass shear.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommendedbythemanufacturerofthisproduct.Theuseof attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purpose listed below:

nTrimming grass and other light weeds

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figure 3.

To start:

Remove padlock (not provided) or lock-out pin from switch trigger.

Depress the lock-out button.

Depress the switch trigger.

To stop:

Release the switch trigger.

Install padlock (not provided) or lock-out pin.

CHARGING THE Grass shear

See Figure 2.

This tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it overnight prior to use. After each use, charge for at least 8 hours.

To charge:

Stop the motor.

Install padlock (not included) or lock-out pin into switch trigger hole. Keep both hands away from switch.

Insert charger plug into input jack making sure they are properly connected.

Charger can be used with normal household voltage of 120 volts, AC only, 60 Hz.

Connect charger to power supply.

Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.

Lock-out button

See Figure 3.

The lock-out button reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-out button is located on the handle above the switch trigger. The lock-out button must be depressed before you pull the switch trigger. The lock-out button resets each time the switch trigger is released.

CUTTING TIPS

See Figures 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 grass shear 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 grass shear, 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 grass shear through heavy grass. This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace.

If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the blades to stop, and install padlock (not included) or lock-out pin into switch trigger hole before attempting to remove the obstruction.

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