ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Removing the
1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 2).
3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the hedge trimmer attachment out of the coupler (Fig. 2).
Check Flex Shaft Engagement Prior to Using
1.Start the unit.
2.Briefly engage and release the trigger.
3.Check that
4.If the
5.Recheck operation of
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING: Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy long pants, boots and gloves. Use a full face shield when needed. Secure hair above shoulder level.
WARNING: Make sure the unit is powered off before adjusting the trimming angle.
WARNING: Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts. Any part of body coming in contact with moving parts could result in serious injury.
DANGER: If the blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE. It can become ELECTRICALLY LIVE and VERY DANGEROUS. Release the unit in the safest manner possible, and turn off the power source.
OPERATING TIPS
Adjust the angle of the trimmer to suit the area you are trimming; adjust the blade angle based on the situation. Adjust the blade as follows:
1.Grasp the adjustment bolt (Fig. 4) and turn counterclockwise to unscrew the bolt from the hole in the indexing ring.
Indexing Holes
Indexing
Adjustment 
Ring
Bolt
Angle
Adjustment
Holder
Fig. 4
2.Rotate the blade to the desired position using the angle adjustment holder.
3.Align the adjustment bolt with the appropriate hole in the indexing ring.
4.Screw the bolt into the indexing hole clockwise until
WARNING: Before each use, and periodically during use, check to make sure that the adjustment bolt is properly tightened.
WARNING: If operating the unit on a slope, stand below the cutting attachment. DO NOT operate on a slope or hilly incline if there is the slightest chance of slipping or losing your footing.
WARNING: If any parts are missing, damaged, or broken, do not operate your hedge trimmer until they have been replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
•To trim new growth, use a wide sweeping motion, feeding the blade teeth through the hedge or twigs. The most effective cutting is achieved with a slight downward tilt of the blade.
.• Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth. When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action, so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. Older growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest by using a sawing movement.
•Do not try to cut stems that are larger than 7/16 inches (11 mm) thick. Use a
•If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge level. Decide how high you want the hedge. Then, stretch a piece of string along the hedge at this height. Trim the hedge just above this guide line of string. Trim the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at the top. More of the hedge will be exposed when shaped this way, and be more uniform.
•To trim the sides of hedges, hold the hedge trimmer at the bottom and sweep upwards.
Fig. 5
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