User Manual

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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
3
, with the other hand on the bail handle
5
.
Switching On (Fig. G)
1. Squeeze and hold the bail handle
5
with one hand so
that the front part of the bail handle is pulled back into
the body of the bailhandle.
2. Push the lock-off switch
2
forward and squeeze the
trigger switch
1
. 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.
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WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch in the
ONposition.
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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
3
and one hand on the bail
handle
5
. Never hold the unit by the blade guard
4
.
9
Battery pack
10
Battery release button
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.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• 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
DeWALT
battery packs
andchargers.
Inserting and Removing the
Battery Pack from the Tool (Fig. C–E)
NOTE: Make sure your battery pack
9
is fullycharged.
To Install the Battery Pack into the
ToolHandle
1. Align the battery pack
9
with the rails inside the tool's
battery housing
8
.
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
10
and firmly pull the battery
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)
Some
DeWALT
battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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
11
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the