OPerAtiON
SwitCh
To turn the unit “ON”, slide the lock off button,
shown in figure 3, backward and, squeeze
the trigger switch. Once the unit is running,
you may release the lock off button. In order
to keep the unit running you must continue to
squeeze the trigger. To turn the unit “OFF”,
release the trigger.
wArNiNg:
Never attempt to lock a switch in the ON position.
trimmiNg iNStrUCtiONS
1. wOrkiNg POSitiON – 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 the
illustrations in this manual, with one hand
on the switch handle and one hand on the
bail handle. (figure 4) Never hold the unit
by the blade guard.
2. trimmiNg New grOwth – (figure
5) 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.
CAUtiON:
Do not cut stems greater
than 3/4 inch (19mm). Use the trimmer
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pack enough charge to stay “topped off”. If however, the tool is not
expected to be needed for more than 30 days, unplug the charger
and store battery pack in a cool, dry location. NOTE: A battery
pack will lose its charge when kept off of the charger. If the battery
pack has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need to be
recharged before use. A battery pack may also lose its charge if left in
a charger that is not plugged into an appropriate AC source.
wArNiNg:
Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
inside charger. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks,
return to a service center for recycling.
iNStALLiNg / remOviNg BAttery PACk
wArNiNg:
Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
tO iNStALL BAttery PACk: Insert battery pack into tool until
an audible click is heard (figure 2). Make sure battery pack is fully
seated and fully latched into position.
tO remOve BAttery
PACk: Depress the battery release
button in the back of the battery
pack and pull battery pack out of tool
(figure 2).
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