OWNER’S MANUAL
OPERATING POLE TRIMMER
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TRIMMING A HEDGE
Use the Pole Trimmer properly. Always wear eye protection, rubber gloves, and substantial foot wear while using the Pole Trimmer. Always maintain proper footing and balance and never overreach when using Pole Trimmer. Before starting the Pole Trimmer, hold the unit with both hands on the grip areas. Make sure that the cutter blade is not touching anything.
Always keep the extension cord behind the Pole Trimmer when in use. Do not drape the cord over the hedge where it may be cut by the blades.
Use smooth steady sweeping motions to trim new growth. Do not try to cut too much at one time. This can cause the Pole Trimmer to slow down or get jammed, reducing the cutting efficiency.
DonotforcethePoleTrimmerthroughdense growth.Aslightbackandforthsawingaction may ease the cutting of larger, more dense growth. If the Pole Trimmer begins to slow down, reduce the rate of speed at which you are trying to cut.
If the Pole Trimmer becomes jammed, immediately turn Pole Trimmer off. Disconnect Pole Trimmer from the power supply and remove the jammed debris from the cutter blades.
Do not try to cut branches larger than 3/4 inch in diameter.
For best results, trim the sides of hedges with anupwardsweepingmotion.Trimthehedges so that the top is slightly narrower than the bottom.To trim extremely level hedges, use a string stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide (see Figure 16).
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect Pole Trimmerfrompowersupplybefore cleaning or servicing. Severe injury ordeathcouldoccurfromfire, electrical shock, or body contact with moving cutter blades.
WARNING: When cleaning Pole Trimmer:
•Do not submerse PoleTrimmer in any liquids
•Do not use products that con- tain Ammonia, Chlorine, or abrasives
•Donotusechlorinatedcleaning solvents,CarbonTetrachloride, Kerosene, or Gasoline.
Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture to wipe Pole Trimmer pole, housing, and cutter blades clean. Do not spray or pour water directly onto Pole Trimmer.
Once the Pole Trimmer is cleaned, apply a light coat of oil to the cutter blades to prevent rust and provide lubrication (motor oil is preferred).
Figure 16 - Trimming Hedge
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