Hedge Trimmer Names And Terms - Oregon HT255 Manuel D'instructions Original

HEDGE TRIMMER NAMES AND TERMS

HEDGE TRIMMER NAMES AND TERMS
Blade bind: A condition where the
cutting blades will not move because
of material lodged between the
moving and stationary parts of the
cutting blades
Bystander safety zone: A 3 m (10 ft) circle
around the operator that must remain
free from bystanders, children, and pets
Cutting blades: The series of sharpened
surfaces protruding from the front of
the hedge trimmer that move back and
forth to cut hedges
Cutting season: The ideal time to trim
hedges varies by plant type, but it
is generally a good practice to trim
during periods of slow growth, after
blooming is complete Consult with a
local plant nursery for tips on trimming
specific plants
Cutting speed: The hedge trimmer has
a variable cutting speed Press the
throttle trigger more firmly for faster
cutting speed To get the most cutting
time out of each charge, use only the
minimum cutting speed necessary to
cut the material
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OREGON® CORDLESS TOOL SYSTEM
HEDGE TRIMMER MODEL HT255
Front handle: The support handle located
at or toward the front of the hedge
trimmer
Front handle switch: A u-shaped switch
running along the front handle that
prevents the unintentional operation
of the throttle trigger until manually
actuated
Hand guard: A structural barrier between
the front handle of a hedge trimmer and
the cutting blades
New growth: The most recent growth on
a plant It is generally lighter in color, less
woody, and more flexible than the rest of
the plant
Rear handle: The support handle, located
at or toward the rear of the hedge
trimmer, where the throttle trigger is
located
Throttle trigger: A device that controls the
speed of the cutting blades
Trigger lock-out: A movable stop that
prevents the unintentional activation
of the hedge trimmer until manually
actuated
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