Using The Hedge Trimmer - Skil HT4221-00 Manual Del Propietário

To Start/Stop the Hedge Trimmer
(Fig . 7)
Before starting the hedge trimmer:
Make sure you have a secure and balanced
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footing.
Stand upright and hold the hedge trimmer in
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a relaxed position.
Remove the blade guard.
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Make sure that the cutting blade is not
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touching the ground or any other objects.
Hold the unit with both hands: one hand on
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the rear handle and one hand on the front
handle.
To start the hedge trimmer:
Your hedge trimmer is equipped with a lock-off button. The trigger switch need to be pressed
for the hedge trimmer to start. Depress the lock-off button and then press the trigger switch in
the rear handle to start the hedge trimmer.
To stop the hedge trimmer:
Move the hedge trimmer away from the cutting area and release the trigger switch to stop the
hedge trimmer.
WARNING

Using the Hedge Trimmer

WARNING
DANGEROUS . Continue to hold the hedge trimmer by the insulated rear 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. Failure to heed this warning will
result in serious personal injury or possible death.
WARNING
serious personal injury.
WARNING
WARNING
are moving. Make sure that the blades have totally stopped and the battery pack is removed
before clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding the unit.
WARNING
and create a risk of serious personal injury.
Tips for best trimming results:
Before starting the hedge trimmer, maintain proper footing and balance and do not
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overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear, and rubber gloves. Hold the unit with
both hands with the cutting blades directed away from you. Always use the hedge trimmer
properly.
Always remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer during work
breaks and after finishing work.
If the blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE
BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY
If any parts are missing, damaged or broken, do not operate your trimmer
until they have been replaced. Failure to do so could result in possibly
To prevent serious personal injury, always use both the front handle and
the rear handle to hold the hedge trimmer during operation.
To prevent serious personal injury, keep hands away from blades. Do not
attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when the blades
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects, such as
cords, lights, wire, or string that can become entangled in the cutting blade
Fig. 7
Lock-Off Button
Trigger Switch
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