9.
Replace blade cover screw (Fig. 16).
Note:
Do not tighten until blade cover has
been replaced.
10. Replace blade cover. Place rear tab inside
housing, align front tabs with slots in housing,
then slide blade cover back into its correct
position (Fig. 17).
11. Tighten blade cover screw securely.
Note:
If binding occurs after replacing blade
assembly, repeat the steps for
reassembly (6 thru 11 above).
Front Handle Replacement
If the front handle on your hedge trimmer becomes
broken or damaged, replace immediately.
NEVER USE HEDGE TRIMMER WITH A
BROKEN, DAMAGED OR LOOSE FRONT
HANDLE.
1.
DISCONNECT TRIMMER FROM POWER
SUPPLY.
2.
Using a flat blade screwdriver, remove screw
securing handle.
3.
Spread ears of handle and remove broken or
damaged handle from your trimmer.
4.
Turn the front handle so that the flat surface
faces the blade guard of your garden trimmer,
then fit the ears of the front handle into the
handle slots on the motor housing (Fig. 2).
5.
Holding your garden trimmer by the rear handle,
insert screw from left to right through the front
handle and motor housing (Fig. 2).
6.
Thread hex nut onto end of screw, then fit into
molded slot on right side of the front handle
(Fig. 3).
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7.
Tighten screw securely with a flat screwdriver.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
If front handle is not installed, fingers
could contact moving blade.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with moving blade could cause
serious personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Check to be sure handle is secure before
each use.
If handle screw vibrates loose, tighten it
securely with a flat blade screwdriver.
Do not use trimmer without front handle
installed securely in place.
Guard Against Electric Shock
Hazard
Don't use trimmer in rain, in wet locations, or on
wet hedges or shrubbery.
Use only extension cords in good condition and
marked "suitable for use with outdoor
appliances" having electrical rating not less than
rating of trimmer.
Do not use damaged extension cords.
Inspect cords periodically and replace if
damaged.
Do not abuse cord.
Never carry trimmer by cord.
Do not yank cord to disconnect from receptacles.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and
moving blades.
Wear non-skid footwear.