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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To Start/Stop the Pole Hedge Trimmer
See the section "Starting/Stopping the Power Head" in the power head PH0040 owner's
manual.
Using the Pole Hedge Trimmer
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serious personal injury.
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hands away from blades. Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when the blades are moving.
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the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the unit.
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blade and create a risk of serious personal injury.
DANGER
DANGEROUS. Continue to hold the pole hedge trimmer by the insulated rear handle or lay it
down and 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. Failure to heed this
warning will result in serious personal injury or possible death.
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Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as
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screws, nuts, bolts, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and do not operate this product until
all missing or damaged parts are replaced.
Before starting the pole hedge trimmer, maintain proper footing and balance and do not
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overreach. Do not operate the trimmer in a tree, on a ladder, from a rooftop, or any unstable
support. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and rubber gloves. Hold the unit with both
hands, with the cutting blade directed away from you.
Use with the shoulder strap for safe and comfortable operation.
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Do not trim too much at one time. This can cause the blades to bind and slow, reducing the
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cutting efficiency.
Do not force the pole hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades to
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bind and slow down. If the blades slow down, slow the pace of your work.
When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action so that the stems are fed directly
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into the cutting blade. Older growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed most easily
by using a sawing (back-and-forth) motion.
Always cut stems or twigs that are less than 3/4 in. (19 mm) thick. Use a non-powered hand
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saw or pruning saw to trim larger stems. The maximum cutting capacity must be observed.
Do not cut branches exceeding the stated maximum capacity.
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If any parts are missing, damaged or broken, do not operate your trimmer
until they have been replaced. Failure to do so could result in possibly
To prevent serious personal injury, always use both the front-assist handle
and the rear handle to hold the pole hedge trimmer during operation. Keep
Make sure that the blades have stopped completely and the battery pack
is removed before clearing jammed material from the blades. Do not grasp
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects, such as
cords, lights, wire, or string, that could become entangled in the cutting
If the blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE
BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY
trimming results
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