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2. Check that the source voltage is the same as that marked
on the rating plate of the battery charger. Then, plug the
charger adapter into an appropriate AC power outlet.
Connect the charger plug into the charge socket of the
battery to start charging (Fig. 2).
3. The battery will take approximately 4.5 hours to charge.
The battery indicator LEDs will twinkle and illuminate one
by one during the charging process. Unplug the charger
immediately when the 3 LEDs are all illuminated.
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CAUTION!
FIRE HAZARD. When disconnecting the
charger from the battery, be sure to unplug the charger from
the outlet first, then disconnect the charger from the battery.
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WARNING!
This charger does not automatically turn off
when the battery is fully charged. Please take care not to leave
the battery plugged into the charger. Switch off or unplug the
charger at the mains when charging is complete.
4. Timely recharging of the battery will help prolong the
battery's life. You must recharge the battery pack when
you notice a drop in the equipment's power.
IMPORTANT! Never allow the battery pack to become fully
discharged as this will cause irreversible damage to the
battery.
Assembly
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WARNING!
The pole hedge trimmer must be fully
assembled before operation! Do not use a pole hedge trimmer
that is only partly assembled or assembled with damaged
parts!
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WARNING!
Do not install the battery until assembly is
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting
and possible serious personal injury.
Follow the assembly instructions step-by-step and use the
figures provided as a visual guide to easily assemble the unit.
NOTE: Take care of small parts that are removed during
assembly or when making adjustments. Keep them secure to
avoid loss.
Assembling the Tool
The telescoping pole and trimmer head come unassembled.
Ensure that the pole hedge trimmer is assembled properly
before using.
1. Align the telescoping pole with the trimmer head.
2. Insert the telescoping pole into the trimmer head locking
base until the lock holes click into place (Fig. 3).
3. Slide the locking collar onto the locking base and turn
clockwise to secure (Fig. 4).
4. Make sure the rear handle is properly aligned with the
blade.
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WARNING!
Make sure the telescoping pole is inserted
to a full stop and the locking collar is properly tightened before
using the pole hedge trimmer.
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WARNING!
Failure to lock the telescoping pole as
directed above could result in serious injury or death.
NOTE: To disassemble the unit, screw the locking collar
counterclockwise to unlock the trimmer head, and remove the
screw on the lock base with a screwdriver. Then the trimmer
head can be pulled out from the pole (Fig. 5).
Fig. 2
Battery
indicators
Locking base
Lock hole
Trimmer head
Telescoping pole
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Locking base
Locking collar
