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• 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
cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning saw
to trim large stems.
• If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the
blades to stop, and remove the battery before attempting to
remove the obstruction.
• If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge level.
Decide how high you want the hedge. Stretch a piece of
string along the hedge at the desired height. Trim the hedge
just above the guide line of string. Trim the side of a hedge
so that it will be slightly narrower at the top. More of the
hedge will be exposed when shaped this way, and it will be
more uniform.
• Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth.
When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action,
so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade.
Older growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed
easiest by using a sawing movement.
Using the Pole Hedge Trimmer
• Hold unit rmly with both hands. Always keep your non-
dominant hand on the telescoping pole and your dominant
hand on the rear handle. The unit is used for cutting in either
direction in a slow, sweeping action from side to side.
• Stand so that you are stable and balanced on both feet.
• Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.
• To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate within
33 feet (10 m) of overhead electrical lines.
• Never use the pole hedge trimmer near power lines,
fencing, posts, buildings, or other immovable objects.
• Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without rst
inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage is
detected.
1. To use the pole hedge trimmer for trimming tall, hard-to-
reach hedges or shrubs, hold the trimmer at the position
shown below (Fig. 15). Pivot the power head to several
dierent positions to shape or sculpt shrubs or hedges.
2. To use pole hedge trimmer for trimming the bottoms and
sides of hedges and shrubs, hold the pole trimmer at the
position shown below (Fig. 16).
3. To use pole hedge trimmer for trimming low-lying foliage
or ground cover, hold the pole hedge trimmer at the
position as shown below (Fig. 17).
mCAUTION! Do not use the pole hedge trimmer for
cutting stems greater than 0.6" (1.6 cm) (or approximately
2/3 in. thick).
Use the pole hedge trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery
found around houses and buildings.
Do not force the pole hedge trimmer through dense growth.
A slight back and forth sawing action may ease the cutting of
larger, more dense growth. If the pole hedge trimmer begins to
slow down, reduce the rate of speed at which you are trying to
cut. If the pole hedge trimmer becomes jammed, immediately
turn the trimmer o. Remove the battery and clear the jammed
debris from the cutter blades.
Care + Maintenance
mWARNING! Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the
machine, remove the battery and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
mWARNING! If the trimmer falls, carefully inspect it for
damage. If the blade, handle, or any other part are cracked,
bent, or may aect the trimmer's operation, it must be repaired
before it is used again.
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
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