Westinghouse HTA40 Manual De Usuario página 11

OPERATION
HOW TO OPERATE THE HEDGE TRIMMER
1. While holding the trimmer with both hands, use your thumb to
hold the starter button (7).
2. Squeeze the on/off trigger (8).
3. With your opposite hand, hold the sensor switch to start the
blades.
4. Release thumb on starter button.
5. To stop blades release the on/off trigger (8).
WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch in the ON position.
DANGER: If you find out that safety functions, such as the
2-switch mechanism or the safety stop, are not functioning while working with the hedge shears,
immediately cease working and take the machine to a service center for repairing.
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
1. WORKING POSITION – Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach. Wear safety
goggles, nonskid footwear when trimming. Hold the unit firmly in both hands and turn the unit
ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown with one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the
wrap around handle. Never hold the unit by the blade guard.
2. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH – 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 only for cutting
normal shrubbery around houses and buildings.
3. LEVEL HEDGES – To obtain exceptionally level hedges a piece of string can be stretched along
the length of the hedge as a guide.
4. SIDE TRIMMING WITH ROTATING REAR HANDLE – Rotate the handle for added convenience
when side trimming. Press the release button located on top of the handle, and rotate the handle
to the desired direction until click. Continue operation as shown.
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