OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in pos-
sible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for dam-
aged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts,
bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps
and do not operate this product until all missing or
damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer
service or an authorized service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you
are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,
or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent
accidental starting that could cause serious personal
injury.
To install:
Place the battery pack in the hedge trimmer. Align the
raised rib on the battery pack with groove in the hedge
trimmer's battery port.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and that the battery pack is secured in
the hedge trimmer before beginning operation.
WARNING:
Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap in
place and the battery pack is fully seated and secure
in the trimmer battery port before beginning operation.
Failure to securely seat the battery pack could cause
the battery pack to fall out, resulting in serious personal
injury.
NOTICE:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib
on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool and
latches into place properly. Improper installation of the
battery pack can cause damage to internal c omponents.
To remove:
Depress the latch and pull to release and remove the
battery pack.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. There-
fore, switch should always be locked with hands free
of the lock-out button when not in use. Remove battery
pack when transporting or carrying hedge trimmer to
avoid accidental starting, which may result in serious
injury.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE HEDGE
TRIMMER (DC)
See Figures 2 and 5.
To start:
Remove the scabbard.
Install the battery pack.
Press and hold the lock-out button.
Depress the switch trigger.
Release the lock-out button. Continue to depress the
switch trigger for extended operation.
To stop:
Release the switch trigger to stop the hedge trimmer.
Upon release of the switch trigger, the lock-out button
will automatically reset to the locked position.
Remove the battery pack.
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