Oregon HT255 instruction manual Hedge Trimmer Names and Terms

	OREGON® CORDLESS TOOL SYSTEM
HEDGE TRIMMER NAMES AND TERMS
	HEDGE TRIMMER MODEL HT255

HEDGE TRIMMER NAMES AND TERMS

Blade bind: A condition where the cutting blades will not move because of material lodged between the moving and stationary parts of the cutting blades.

Bystander safety zone: A 3 m (10 ft) circle around the operator that must remain free from bystanders, children, and pets.

Cutting blades: The series of sharpened surfaces protruding from the front of the hedge trimmer that move back and forth to cut hedges.

Cutting season: The ideal time to trim hedges varies by plant type, but it is generally a good practice to trim during periods of slow growth, after blooming is complete. Consult with a local plant nursery for tips on trimming specific plants.

Cutting speed: The hedge trimmer has a variable cutting speed. Press the throttle trigger more firmly for faster cutting speed. To get the most cutting time out of each charge, use only the minimum cutting speed necessary to cut the material.

Front handle: The support handle located at or toward the front of the hedge trimmer.

Front handle switch: A u-shaped switch running along the front handle that prevents the unintentional operation of the throttle trigger until manually actuated.

Hand guard: A structural barrier between the front handle of a hedge trimmer and the cutting blades.

New growth: The most recent growth on a plant. It is generally lighter in color, less woody, and more flexible than the rest of the plant.

Rear handle: The support handle, located at or toward the rear of the hedge trimmer, where the throttle trigger is located.

Throttle trigger: A device that controls the speed of the cutting blades.

Trigger lock-out: A movable stop that prevents the unintentional activation of the hedge trimmer until manually actuated.

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