NOTE: Use only the specified positioning hole for this
attachment.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
DANGER:
Never cut near electric cords or lines. If blade jams on any
electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN
BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
Lay down the power head away from you in a safe manner.
Disconnect the electrical service to the damaged line or
cord before attempting to free the blade from the line
or cord. Contact with the blade, other conductive parts
of the power head or hedge trimmer attachment, or live
electric cords or lines will result in death by electrocution
or serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Wear head protection when operating this equipment
above shoulder level. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible
serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD
For removing or changing the attachment:
Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire on the
power head.
Loosen the knob.
Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Hedge trimmer blades are extremely sharp. Do not
remove the scabbard until the hedge trimmer is fully
assembled and ready to use. Always use caution when
removing the scabbard. Failure to comply could result in
possible serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery
OPERATING TIPS
See Figures 3 - 4.
WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles.
Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate hedge
trimmer with the other. Failure to heed this warning can
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as cords, lights, wire, or string which can
become entangled in the cutting blade and create a risk
of serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with
the bottom of the engine above waist level.
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