Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly
WARNING!
The cutter blades are very sharp. Do not grasp the blades with your hands. Do not allow the blades to contact your body.
IMPORTANT!
Always use gloves when working near the cutter assembly.
Adjustment Lever | Latch Release |
Latch Lock
Figure 5
1.With your right hand, grasp the outer tube near the handle. With your left hand, grip the adjustment lever on the cutter assembly. See Figure 5.
IMPORTANT!
The latch lock provides an interlock to help prevent inadvertent depression of the latch release.
2.With the index finger of your left hand, press the latch lock. With your left thumb, press the latch release. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
3.While holding the latch release down, pivot the cutter assembly using the adjustment lever until it is at the desired cutting angle.
Travel Limiter
Figure 7
NOTE:
The AHS2510 Articulated hedge trimmer is equipped with a travel limiter that prevents the cutter assembly from rotating outside of the 90°- 225° range. See Figures 7 and 8.
Various blade
positions possible
The cutter assembly can be adjusted to 10 different posi- tions ranging from 90° to 225° from the outer tube as shown. Always make sure the lock latch is securely locked after each adjustment.
Figure 8
Adjusting Cutter Assembly for Storage or Transportation
4.Release the latch lock and the latch release. Make sure the latch lock and the latch release return securely to the straight ahead position.
5.Remove the scabbard from the cutter blade. The engine now may be started (refer to page 10 for procedures).
