Oregon HT275 Manuel D'instructions Original page 12

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 10 ft (3 m) 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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Hedge Trimmer Names and Terms
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
Hedge Trimmer Model HT275