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WARNING: Never attempt to lock the trigger in the
ON position.
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 hedge trimmer.
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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 personal injury.
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Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate pole hedge trimmer when you are tired.
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Only well-instructed adults should operate pole hedge
trimmer. Never allow children to operate.
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Do not use unit for any job except that for which it
is intended.
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Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this unit.
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Always use an approved hard hat when operating the
pole hedge trimmer overhead. Falling debris can result in
serious injury.
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Wear the following safety gear when operating pole hedge
trimmer:
head protection
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heavy-duty gloves
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substantial footwear
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safety glasses, goggles or face screen
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face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)
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Do not wear loose fitting clothing, or jewelry of any kind
that could get caught in the moving blades or parts of the
pole hedge trimmer.
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Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
While Operating Pole Hedge Trimmer
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Stay alert. Use common sense while operating the unit.
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Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
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Keep children, animals and bystanders at a safe distance
away from unit. Only the user should be in the work area.
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Grip unit securely, one hand on the trigger handle, the other
hand on the pole handle.
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Keep finger off trigger until ready to use.
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Before starting unit, make sure blades are not
touching anything.
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Keep all parts of body away from blades when Pole Hedge
Trimmer is running.
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Carry unit from one place to another
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with battery removed
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by holding pole at balance point
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with blade cover in place
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Do not operate in poor lighting.
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During operation, rest periodically and change working
positions to reduce fatigue.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to
sharp surfaces.
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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 Instruction Manual.
Do Not Operate Pole Hedge Trimmer
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while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs
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in rain or in damp or wet areas
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where highly flammable liquids or gases are present
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if unit is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully and
securely assembled
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if trigger does not turn unit on and off. Blades must stop
moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch
replaced by an authorised service centre. See Repairs.
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while in a hurry
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while in tree or on a ladder
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while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms
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during high wind or storming weather
Trimming Instructions (Fig. A, H–L)
DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.
WARNING: To guard against injury, observe the
following:
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READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING. SAVE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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Check the hedge for foreign objects such as wires or
fences before each use.
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KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DON'T OVERREACH.
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DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
CAUTION: BLADE MAY COAST AFTER TURN OFF.
nOTE: Jamming the blade on large branches can
cause damage.
WORkInG POsITIOns (Fig. H, I) – Maintain proper footing and
balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid
footwear when trimming. Hold the unit firmly in both hands
and turn the unit on. Always hold the trimmer as shown in Fig. H
and Fig. I, with one hand on the switch handle
on the auxiliary handle
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. Never hold the unit by the trimmer
head
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TRIMMInG nEW GROWTH (Fig. J) – Using a wide, sweeping
motion, feeding the blade teeth through the twigs, is most
effective. A slight downward tilt of the blade in the direction of
motion gives the best cutting.
LEVEL HEDGEs (Fig. k) – To obtain exceptionally level hedges
a piece of string can be stretched along the length of the hedge
as a guide.
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and one hand
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