Homelite UT44171 Manual Del Operador página 12

STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figure 3.
To start:
 Remove padlock (not included) or lock-out pin from switch
trigger.
 Depress the lock-out button.
 Depress the switch trigger.
To stop:
 Release the switch trigger.
 Install padlock (not included) or lock-out pin.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figures 3 - 4.
DANGER:
Never cut near electric cords or lines. If blade jams on
any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE!
IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY
DANGEROUS. Continue to hold the shrubber by the
handle or lay it down and away from you in a safe manner.
Disconnect the electrical service to the damaged line or
cord before attempting to free the blade from the line or
cord. Contact with the blade, other conductive parts of
the shrubber, or live electric cords or lines will result in
death by electrocution or serious injury.
WARNING:
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose string which
can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a
risk of serious personal injury.
 Do not force the shrubber through heavy shrubbery. This
can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the blades
slow down, reduce the pace.
OPERATION
 Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than
3/8 in. thick, or those obviously too large to feed into the
cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning
saw to trim large stems.
 If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the
blades to stop, and install padlock (not included) or lock-out
pin into switch trigger hole before attempting to remove
the obstruction.
 If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge
level. Decide how high you want the hedge. Stretch a piece
of string along the hedge at the desired height. Trim the
hedge just above the 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
it will be more uniform.
 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.
OPERATING THE SHRUbbER
WARNING:
Read the safety information for safe operation using the
blade. Extreme care must be taken when using blades to
ensure safe operation. Refer to Important Safety Instructions
and Specific Safety Rules.
 Use a firm grip on the handle. The unit is used for cutting
in either direction in a slow, sweeping action from side to
side.
 Stand so that you are stable and balanced on both feet.
 Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.
 Never use the shrubber near power lines, fencing, posts,
buildings, or other immovable objects.
 Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first
inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage is
detected.
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