Use and Care Manual

8 — English
OPERATION
NOTICE:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib
on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool and
latches into place properly. Improper installation of the
battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
To remove:
Depress the latches on the battery pack and remove from
the hedge trimmer.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Remove
battery pack when transporting or carrying hedge trim-
mer to avoid accidental starting, which may result in
serious injury.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE HEDGE
TRIMMER
See Figure 3.
To start:
 Remove the scabbard, if installed.
 Grasp the front handle to release the trigger lock-out.
 Depress the switch trigger on the rear handle to begin
operation.
To stop:
 Release the switch trigger to stop the hedge trimmer.
 Release the front handle to re-engage the trigger lock-out.
HOLDING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
See Figure 4.
The unit has both a front and rear handle. With the blade
directed away from you, hold the unit by both handles.
WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles.
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trimmer with the other. Improper operation of the hedge
trimmer may result in serious injury.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
complywithANSIZ87.1.Failuretodosocouldresultin
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
To install:
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
WARNING:
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and the battery pack is fully seated and
secure in the hedge trimmer battery port before begin-
ning operation. Failure to securely seat the battery pack
could cause the battery pack to fall out, resulting in seri-
ous personal injury.