Using The Hedge Trimmer - Skil HT4222B-00 Manual Del Propietário

To Start/Stop the Hedge Trimmer
(Fig . 6)
Before starting the hedge trimmer:
Make sure you have a secure and balanced
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footing.
Stand upright and hold the hedge trimmer in
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a relaxed position.
Remove the blade sheath.
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Make sure that the cutting blade is not
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touching the ground or any other objects.
Hold the tool with both hands: one hand on
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the rear handle and one hand on the front
handle.
To start the hedge trimmer:
1. Install the battery pack.
2. Depress and hold the front switch lever in the front handle with one hand.
3. Push and hold the lock-off button from the left or the right with the thumb or the index
finger of your other hand, then squeeze the rear switch lever with your fingers to start the
hedge trimmer. Release the lock-off button and keep squeezing the rear switch lever for
continued operation.
To stop the hedge trimmer:
Move the hedge trimmer away from the cutting area and release the rear switch lever to stop
the hedge trimmer.
WARNING

Using the Hedge Trimmer

DANGER
DANGEROUS . Continue to hold the 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.
WARNING
possibly serious personal injury.
WARNING
WARNING
the blades are moving . Make sure that the blades have come to a complete stop and
the battery pack is removed before clearing jammed material from blades . Do not grasp
the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the tool .
WARNING
blade and create a risk of serious personal injury .
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Always remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer during work
breaks and after finishing work .
If the blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE
BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY
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
To prevent serious personal injury, always use both the front handle
and the rear handle to hold the hedge trimmer during operation .
To prevent serious personal injury, keep hands away from blades . Do
not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when
Clear the area to be cut before each use . Remove all objects, such as
cords, lights, wire, or string that can become entangled in the cutting
Fig. 6
Lock-off Button
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Front Switch
Lever
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3
Rear Switch
Lever