IMPORTANT! Never allow the battery pack to become fully
discharged as this will cause irreversible damage to the
battery.
6. When charging is complete, remove the battery from the
charger by pulling the push lock button and sliding the
battery backward to unlock it from the charger.
Assembly
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WARNING!
The hedge trimmer must be fully assembled
before operation! Do not use a hedge trimmer that is only
partly assembled or assembled with damaged parts!
Follow the assembly instructions step-by-step and use the
figures provided as a visual guide to easily assemble the hedge
trimmer.
Do not insert the battery before it is completely assembled.
NOTE: Take care of small parts that are removed during
assembly or when making adjustments. Keep them secure to
avoid loss.
1. Snap the front handle into place on the unit. (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
Front handle
2. Secure the front handle onto the unit with the 4 front
handle screws (Fig. 5). When the screws are fully secured,
your hedge trimmer is ready to use.
Fig. 5
Front
handle
screw
Operation
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WARNING!
Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating power tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
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WARNING!
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
Front handle
Front handle screws
Holding the Trimmer
Before operating the hedge trimmer, stand in the operating
position and perform the following checks:
1. You are wearing all of the necessary personal protective
equipment, including protective gloves, non-slip footwear,
safety goggles, ear defenders, and close-fitting clothing.
2. You are holding the unit firmly with both hands. Your right
arm is slightly bent and is holding the rear handle, and
your left arm is straight and is holding the front handle.
3. You are standing with proper footing and are holding the
hedge trimmer so that the cutting blades are always away
from your body.
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WARNING!
Always keep both hands on the hedge
trimmer handles. Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate
the hedge trimmer with the other. Improper handling of the
hedge trimmer could result in serious injury.
TOOL ONLY
BATTERY + CHARGER SOLD SEPARATELY
In order to operate this cordless hedge trimmer you will need
an 24V iON+ System battery and charger. See page 15 for
battery and charger options and specifications, or for more
information visit sunjoe.com.
Starting + Stopping
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WARNING!
Ensure the blade does not touch any
objects before turning on the hedge trimmer.
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CAUTION!
Starting, stopping, and restarting a DC
motor repeatedly within a few seconds can generate a great
deal of heat and damage the motor. To protect the life of your
cordless hedge trimmer, always wait at least five seconds after
stopping before restarting the hedge trimmer.
1. Remove the blade cover and insert the battery in the
battery compartment (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6
Battery compartment
2. To start the tool, press and hold the safety lock button,
then squeeze the On/Off trigger. Once the tool is running,
you can release the lock button (Fig.7).
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Battery