Operator`s manual

8
Assembly (continued)
Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly
WARNING!
WARNING!
Never run the engine
when adjusting the cutter assembly.
C
A
B
B
The cutter blades are very ■
sharp. Do not grasp the blades
with your hands. Always use
gloves when working near the
cutter assembly.
Do not allow the blades to con-
■
tact your body.
Do not touch the cutter blades
■
when the engine is running.
The blades can oscillate even
if the engine is idling.
1. Position the hedge trimmer on a at,
level surface.
2. With your right hand, grasp the outer
tube near the handle. With your left
hand, grip the adjustment lever (A)
on the cutter assembly.
IMPORTANT!
The latch lock provides an interlock to
help prevent inadvertent depression of
the latch release.
3. With the index nger of your left
hand, press the latch lock (B). With
your left thumb, press the latch
release (C).
4. While holding the latch release
down, pivot the cutter assembly
away from you using the adjustment
lever until it is at the desired cutting
angle.
5. Release the latch lock and the latch
release. Make sure the latch lock
and the latch release return securely
to the locked position.
6. Remove the cover from the cut-
ter blade. The engine now may be
started.
A
The cutter assembly can be adjusted
to eleven different positions ranging
from 120° to 270° from the outer tube
as shown. Always make sure the latch
lock is securely locked after each
adjustment.
Cutter Assembly Positions
270°
120°
Various blade
positions
possible
Cutter
Assembly
Positions
1. With the engine off, install the
blade cover onto the blade.
2. Using the procedures described
above, rotate the cutter assembly
so it is parallel to the tube. Make
sure the latch lock and the latch
release return securely to a locking
position.
3. Make sure the blade cover is in
place on the cutters before storing or
transporting.
Gearcase rotated to the storage/
transportation position
Adjusting for Storage or Transportation
WARNING!
Never run the engine when
adjusting the cutter assembly.
Adjusting for Storage or Transportation