OPERATOR’S MANUAL electric pole hedge trimmer UT44160 Your electric pole hedge trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for your purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................................ 3 Specific Safety Rules.................................................................................................................
important safety instructions WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. read all instructions For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Be familiar with all controls and proper use of the machine. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Use non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when operating the hedge trimmer and when installing or removing blades. Always stop the motor and disconnect from power supply when not in use, before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or jammed in the blade, or before removing and installing the blade. Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power hrs Hours Time Class II Construction Double-insulated construction Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
FEATURES electrical DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual threewire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected during use.
FEATURES FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Capacity........................................................................................................................................................... 3/4 in. Total Blade Length..........................................................................................................................................................17 in. Cutting Strokes Per Minute......................................................................................
FEATURES FEATURES KNOW YOUR pole hedge TRIMMER four-position pivoting head See Figure 2. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. The hedger head can be adjusted with the pivot button.
ASSEMBLY packaged tool cord trimmer head threaded collar threaded base threaded collar (pulled back) threaded base telescoping pole (extended) lock hole egg-shaped pole Fig. 3 assembling the tool See Figure 3. Before using the pole hedge trimmer, a one-time assembly is required. n The telescoping pole and trimmer head come unassembled. Remove from packaging and extend telescoping pole to its longest operating position as shown in Figure 6 in the Operation section of this manual.
OPERATION WARNING: lock-off button Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. rear handle WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
OPERATION adjusting telescoping pole See Figure 6. n Rotate the threaded collar counterclockwise to loosen. n Push poles towards each other to shorten the pole or pull away from each other to lengthen the pole. NOTE: Extend the telescoping pole only to the length required to reach the hedges being trimmed. Do not extend the handle above waist height. n When the desired length is achieved, rotate the threaded collar clockwise to secure.
OPERATION 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.
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATING THE BLADE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. See Figure 9. For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge trimmer blade before and after each use. Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply. Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply light weight machine oil along the edge of the top blade.
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (“Homelite”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite’s, discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL electric pole hedge trimmer UT44160 • Parts and Service Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate. • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER UT44160 • How to obtain Replacement Parts: Replacement parts can be purchased online at www.homelite.com or by calling 1-800-242-4672. Replacement parts can also be obtained at one of our Authorized Service Centers.
