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11
ENGLISH
Before Operating Pole Hedge Trimmer
WARNING: The unit has not been designed to
provide protection from electric shock in the event
of contact with overhead electric lines, Consult local
regulations for safe distances from overhead electric
power lines and ensure that the operating position is
safe and secure before operating the extended reach
hedgetrimmer.
• For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using the pole hedge trimmer. Follow all safety
instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed
below, can result in serious personalinjury.
• Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate pole hedge trimmer when you aretired.
• Only well-instructed adults should operate pole hedge
trimmer. Never allow children tooperate.
• Do not use unit for any job except that for which it
isintended.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
thisunit.
• Always use an ANSI/CSA approved hard hat when
operating the pole hedge trimmer overhead. Falling
debris can result in seriousinjury.
• Wear the following safety gear when operating pole
hedge trimmer:
- head protection marked to comply with ANSI Z89.1
- heavy-duty gloves
- substantial footwear
Switching Pole Hedge Trimmer On and Off
(Fig.A)
Ensure the trimmer head is locked into one of the seven
operating positions. Refer to Pivoting the Trimmer
Headsection.
To turn the tool ON pull the lock-off lever
2
back with your
thumb and then squeeze the trigger
1
. (Once the tool is
running you can release the lock-off lever.)
To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.
Fig.G
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle
3
and one hand on the auxiliary handle
4
.
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- safety glasses, goggles or face screen that are
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
- face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
• Do not wear loose fitting clothing, or jewelry of any kind
that could get caught in the moving blades or parts of
the pole hedgetrimmer.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any movingparts.
While Operating Pole Hedge Trimmer
• Stay alert. Use common sense while operating theunit.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas inviteinjuries.
• Keep children, animals and bystanders at a safe
distance away from unit. Only the user should be in the
workarea.
• Grip unit securely, one hand on the trigger handle, the
other hand on the polehandle.
• Keep finger off trigger until ready touse.
• Before starting unit, make sure blades are not
touchinganything.
• Keep all parts of body away from blades when Pole
Hedge Trimmer isrunning.
• Carry unit from one place to another
- with battery removed
- by holding pole at balance point
- with blade cover in place
• Do not operate in poorlighting.
• During operation, rest periodically and change working
positions to reducefatigue.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to
sharpsurfaces.
• Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product, which was not provided with
the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in this InstructionManual.
Do Not Operate Pole Hedge Trimmer
• while under the influence of alcohol, medication,
ordrugs
• in rain or in damp or wet areas
• where highly flammable liquids or gases are present
• if unit is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully and
securely assembled
• if trigger does not turn unit on and off. Blades must stop
moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch
replaced by an authorized service center. SeeRepairs.
• while in a hurry
• while in tree or on a ladder
• while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms
• during high wind or storming weather
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