Operating Guide

OPERATION

STARTING THE HEDGE TRIMMER (See Fig. 3 - 4.)

1. Attach an extension cord to your hedger.

2. Place one hand on the trigger handle (1). Place the other hand on the auxiliary handle (2).

3. Slide the lock switch (4) backwards you then squeeze the trigger switch (3) to turn ON the

hedge trimmer. The trimmer will stay on as long as the trigger switch is squeezed. Lock-off

switch may be released once hedge trimmer is running.

STOPPING THE HEDGE TRIMMER

1. Release the trigger switch (3).

2. Allow at least 5 seconds for the cutting blade to stop moving.

CUTTING TIPS

W A R N I N G

Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles. Never hold shrubs with one hand and

operate hedge trimmer with the other. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious injury.

W A R N I N G

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.

• When operating the hedge trimmer, keep the extension cord behind the trimmer. Never drape it

over the hedge being trimmed.

• Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind

and slow down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace.

• Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than 3/8 in., 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 disconnect the plug

from the power source 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.