OPERATION
DANGER:
Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or other electric sources.
If the blades jam on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE OR THE
ALUMINUM POLE! THEY CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND MAY BE VERY
DANGEROUS. Continue to hold the hedge trimmer attachment by the insulated 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.
Contact with the blade, other conductive parts of the hedge trimmer attachment, or live
electric cords or lines will result in death by electrocution or serious injury.
WARNING:
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
tool before servicing, cleaning, changing attachments or removing material from the
unit.
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such
as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and do not operate this
product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for trimming hedges, shrubs, scrub, bushes and similar
material with a branch diameter of less than 1 in. (26mm).
USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER WITH TELESCOPIC POWER POLE
WARNING:
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy,
long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear short pants or sandals or go barefoot.
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shield
To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the
Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this tool.
HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT — PTX5100/PTX5100-FC
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