Assembly
Prior To Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit:
■■Unit assembly
■■Kit with this manual and tool kit for routine maintenance.
■■Cutter blade cover
Carefully inspect all components for damage.
IMPORTANT!
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Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly
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■■The cutter blades are very sharp. Do not grasp the blades with your hands. Always use gloves when working near the cutter assembly.
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Latch Lock
Pivot the cutter assembly using the
adjustment lever...
Adjustment Lever
Make sure the latch lock and the latch release return securely to the straight ahead position
1.Position the hedge trimmer on a flat, level surface.
2.With your right hand, grasp the outer tube near the handle. With your left hand, grip the adjustment lever on the cutter assembly. With the index finger of your left hand, press the latch lock. With your left thumb, press the latch release.
3.While holding the latch release down, pivot the cutter assembly away from you using the adjust- ment lever until it is at the desired cutting angle.
4.Release the latch lock and the latch release. Make sure the latch lock and the latch release return securely to the locked position.
IMPORTANT!
The latch lock provides an interlock to help prevent inadvertent depression of the latch release.
5.Remove the cover from the cut- ter blade. The engine now may be started (refer to the section ”Starting the Engine”).
Cutter Assembly Positions
The cutter assembly can be adjusted to eleven different positions ranging from 120° to 270° from the outer tube as shown. Always make sure the lock latch is securely locked after each adjustment.
Adjusting for Storage or Transportation
1.With the engine off, install the blade cover onto the blade.
2.Using the procedures described above, rotate the cutter assembly so it is parallel to the tube. Make sure the latch lock and the latch release return securely to a locking position.
3.Make sure the blade cover is in place on the cutters before storing or transporting.
Cutter
Assembly
Positions
270°
120°
Various blade
positions possible
Gearcase rotated to the storage/
transportation position
Adjusting for Storage or Transportation
WARNING!
Never run the engine when adjusting the cutter assembly.
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