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USING YOUR UNIT
A DANGER - THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS!
unit can cause serious injury _nduding amputation or hlin_ess to the operator and others. The warnings and
safety instructions in this mauuvt must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in us_ug this unit, The
operatorisresponsfoleforfollowingthewarnings and instructionsinthismanual and on thev_t. Read the entire
Operator's Manual before using this unitl Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand,
aud fol!ow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit.
A.HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
1. OPEttATOR SAFETY
a.Read the entL_e Operator's Manual before
assembH-g and using this unit! Restrict the
use of thisunit to persons who read,under-
stand,and fellow the warnings and instructions
in thismanual and on the _.
b.Always wear eye protection when operat-
ing, servicing,orperforming ma_tenance on
your unit.The cuttingbladescan causedebris
tobe thrownorricochetintotheeyesand face
Which canresultinlossefvisionorseriousinju-
ry. See the "Access_es" sectier_
c..Always wear heavY, longpants, boots, and
gloves, Do net gobarefootorwear shortpants,
sandals,jewelrzlooseclething,or clo_ with
looselyhanging straps,ties,tassels,etc.;they
can be caughtinmevingparts. Securehairsoit
is above shoulderlength. Belug fully covered
help protect you from pieces of toxic p_nte
suc_ aspoisonivythrown by the bhdes, Which
could be more of a hazard than touching the
plant i_eli:
d_Do not operate this unit when you are
tired, ill, or under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
e. Always keep both hands firmly gripped on
the handles.
2. UNIT
Inspect the entire unit before each use.
Always make sure all bandies and guards
are properly and sec_,_xc]y fzstened when
tl_eunit,Replace damaged parts.Make
svxe allhandles,_, and fastenersarein
place and securely fastened.
b.M_e sure the cuttingblades are` properly
_talled and securely fastened.
3. TRIMMING
a.Inspeet the area to be cut before each use.
Remove objects (recks, broken glass, n,_s, wire,
string, etc.) which can be thrown or become en-
taughd in the cutting blades.
b. Always keep the unit in front o£your bo_v.
Held handle firmly with both hands. Figure 4.
c. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
over-reach.
d.Do not raise engine above your sho_ders.
The cu_t_ngbl_s ca_come dangerouslydose
toyourbody.
e, Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
B, OPF_RA_G T_S
As you become familiar with your unit, you will be able
to determine ymrr own opexatir_pace.Conditionssuch
asthe type and sizeof mater_ being cut willregulate
the speed and time requiredforyour job.
1. Allow the cuttingblades to reach full speed
before entering the material to be cut.
2..always work going away from people and
solid objects such as walIs, large stones, trees,
automobiles, etc.
3. If the blade s_aIls, immediately stop the en-
gh_. Make sure the ignition switch is off, the
spark plug is disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before c_aring jammed debris
age and have it repaired or replaced as needed.
4. To stop the engine, move the ignition switch to
the "STOP" position- Figure 2.
_r Vent_
Figure 5
5, Always keep the air vents clean_ Stop the
unit, make sure the cutting blade has completely
stopped moving, and disconnect the spark plug
before cleaning.
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