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4. Lock the pole in position by closing the cam-lock (Fig. 14),
and ensure that the pole is secure. If the pole telescopes
when the cam-lock is closed, the nut may need tightening.
mWARNING! Extend the telescoping pole only to the
length required to reach the hedges being trimmed. Adjust
your hand placement on the telescoping pole of the pole
hedge trimmer in order to keep proper balance.
Do not attempt to use the pole hedge trimmer at a length
which does not allow you to achieve proper footing and
balance at all times!
mWARNING! Failure to lock the telescopic pole cam-lock
as directed could result in personal injury.
Adjusting Pivoting Head
The pole hedge trimmer head can be rotated into 6 dierent
cutting angles.
1. Turn o the pole hedge trimmer and remove the battery.
2. Place the pole hedge trimmer on a sturdy at surface.
3. Press the pivot button and adjust the trimmer head to the
desired angle (Fig. 15).
4. Ensure the trimmer head is locked in position when the
button is released.
NOTE: Failure to properly secure the trimmer head may
result in personal injury and/or property damage.
mWARNING! The trimmer head can be adjusted in six
dierent positions. Always ensure the head is securely locked!
Do not attempt to use the pole hedge trimmer with the head in
any other position or unlocked!
mCAUTION! Do not place your hand between pivoting
head and locking base. Failure to heed this caution could result
in a pinch point injury.
General Operation
1. Check the tool, battery as well as accessories for damage
before each use. Do not use the tool if it is damaged or
shows wear.
2. Double check that the accessories and attachments are
properly xed.
3. Always hold the tool on its handles. Keep the handles dry
to ensure safe support.
4. Ensure that the air vents are always unobstructed and
clear. Clean them if necessary with a soft brush. Blocked
air vents may lead to overheating and damage the tool.
5. Switch the tool o immediately if you are disturbed while
working by other people entering the working area. Always
let the tool come to a complete stop before putting it
down.
6. Do not overwork yourself. Take regular breaks to ensure
you can concentrate on the work and have full control
over the tool.
Trimming Times
Green leaf hedges June to October
Evergreens April to August
Conifers and other fast
growing shrubs
Every 6 – 8 weeks
Cutting Tips
mWARNING! Always hold the pole hedge trimmer with
both hands. Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate
pole hedge trimmer with the other. Failure to heed this warning
can result in 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 serious personal injury.
• Do not force the pole hedge trimmer through heavy
shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and slow
down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace.
• Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than
0.6 in. thick, or those obviously too large to feed into the
Cam-lock
Fig. 14
60º
30º
0º
-30º
-60º
-90º
Fig. 15
Pivot button
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