1. EXTENSION
CORD - (Figure E)
Always k eep extension cord
behind t rimmer and away f rom the
trimming operation. Never drape it
over a hedge b eing trimmed. If
youcutordamage thecord,
unplug i tattheelectrical outlet
immediately,
before inspecting or
repairing cord.
2. WORKING POSITION - Maintain
proper footing a ndbalance and do
notoverreach. Wear s afety
goggles, non-skid footwear andrubber gloves w hen trimming.
Hold thetool f irmly inboth hands a nd turn thetoot O N. A lways
hold thetrimmer, asshown i nfigureE,with onehand onthe
switch handle a nd onehand onthebail h andle. Never hold the
tool b ytheblade guard.
3.
TRIMMING
NEW GROWTH -
(Figure F) - A wide, sweeping
motion, feeding the blade teeth
through the twigs is most effective. A
slight downward tilt of the blade, in
the direction of motion gives the best
cutting.
AXCAUTION:
Do not use trimmer for cutting stems greater than
5/8 in. (16mm). Use the trimmer only for cutting normal-shrubbery
found around houses and buildings.
4.
LEVEL HEDGES (Figure G) -To
obtain exceptionally
level hedges, a
piece of string can be stretched
along the length of the hedge as a
guide.
5. SIDE-TRIMMING
HEDGES
(Figure H) - Begin at the bottom and
sweep up.
_-' WAI-'II_III_iI, J: TO GUARD AGAINST
INJURY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
READ INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
BEFORE USING, SAVE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
CHECK THE HEDGE FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS SUCH AS
WIRE OR FENCES BEFORE EACH USE.
KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DON'T OVERREACH.
DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
DO NOT USE WITH DAMAGED EXTENSION CORD.
z_ DANGER:
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.
z_ CAUTION:
BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.