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Battery pack
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Battery release button
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Intended Use
Your hedge trimmer has been designed for professional
trimming applications.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
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Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
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This product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) suffering from diminished
physical, sensory or mental abilities; lack of experience,
knowledge or skills unless they are supervised by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should never
be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Use only D
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and chargers.
Inserting and Removing the
Battery Pack from the Tool (Fig. C–E)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the
Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
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with the rails inside the tool's
battery housing
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2. Slide it into the hedge trimmer until the battery pack is
firmly seated in the tool and ensure that you hear the
lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
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pack out of the tool.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. E)
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WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
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illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the
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WALT battery packs
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is fully charged.
and firmly pull the battery
level of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the
fuel gauge will not illuminate and the battery will need to
be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left
on the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality
and is subject to variation based on product components,
temperature and end-user application.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. F)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the switch
handle
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, with the other hand on the bail handle
Switching On (Fig. G)
1. Squeeze and hold the bail handle
that the front part of the bail handle is pulled back into
the body of the bail handle.
2. Push the lock-off switch
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trigger switch
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. Once the unit is running, you may
release the lock-off switch.
In order to keep the unit running you must continue to
squeeze the trigger. To turn the unit off, release the trigger.
WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch in the
ON position.
WARNING: Do not cut stems greater than
19 mm. Use the trimmer only for cutting normal
shrubbery around houses and buildings.
Trimming Instructions
Working Position (Fig. F)
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach.
Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear when trimming.
Hold the unit firmly in both hands and turn the unit on.
Always hold the trimmer as shown in Figure F, with one
hand on the switch handle
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handle
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. Never hold the unit by the blade guard
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.
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with one hand so
forward and squeeze the
and one hand on the bail
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.