Use and Care Manual

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NOTE: Do not press the On/O trigger until you are ready
to make a cut.
NOTE: This unit requires pressing and holding the safety
hand button and the On/O trigger at the same time to
keep it running.
Cutting Procedures
mWARNING! Never cut near electric cords or power
lines. If the blade jams on any electrical cable, DO NOT
TOUCH THE BLADE. IT CAN CONDUCT ELECTRICITY
AND FATALLY SHOCK YOU! Instead, continue to hold the
hedge trimmer by the insulated rear handle, and lay it down
and away from you in a safe manner. Make sure that electrical
service to the damaged electrical cable is disconnected
before attempting to free the hedge trimmer blade. Contact
with the blade, other conductive parts of the hedge trimmer,
or live electric cords or power lines will result in death by
electrocution or serious injury.
mWARNING! 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 electric shock and serious personal injury.
1. When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action
so that the stems are fed directly into the blade. Do not try
to cut branches that are thicker than 0.62 in. (1.6 cm) or
those that are obviously too large to feed into the blade.
Use lopping shears, a hand saw, or a pruning saw to cut
out thick branches rst. If a substantial cut is necessary,
cut a little at a time in several passes. Cut both sides of
the hedge rst and then the top.
2. To perform a horizontal cut, hold the hedge trimmer with
the blade tilted 5-10 degrees to your cutting object; this
makes the operation easier and ensures a better cut
(Fig. 9).
3. To perform a vertical cut, start trimming at the bottom and
sweep up for even cutting. Swing the blades in an arc
towards the outsides of the hedge so that the cuttings are
swept on the ground (Fig. 10).
Care + Maintenance
mATTENTION! Before performing any cleaning
or maintenance, remove the battery from the battery
compartment. Never touch the moving blades.
mWARNING! Never spray or clean the hedge shears with
water.
1. Clean the hedge shears with a dry towel, particularly
the ventilation slits, after each use, or use a brush in the
event of heavy soiling. Spray the blades with lightweight
machine oil after each use.
2. Store the hedge trimmer in the blade cover provided.
Store the hedge trimmer in a dry location out of the reach
of children.
3. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use
of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product
damage. Please contact an authorized Snow Joe
®
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Sun Joe
®
dealer or call the Snow Joe
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+ Sun Joe
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customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563) for all replacement parts and
accessories for your product.
Fig. 9
5º – 10º
Fig. 10