Trimming A Hedge; Cleaning And Maintenance - Remington 117535-01 Owner's Manual

OPERATING POLE
TRIMMER
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TRIMMING A HEDGE

Use the Pole Trimmer properly. Always
wear eye protection, rubber gloves, and
substantial foot wear while using the Pole
Trimmer. Always maintain proper footing
and balance and never overreach when us-
ing Pole Trimmer. Before starting the Pole
Trimmer, hold the unit with both hands on
the grip areas. Make sure that the cutter blade
is not touching anything.
Always keep the extension cord behind the
Pole Trimmer when in use. Do not drape
the cord over the hedge where it may be
cut by the blades.
Use smooth steady sweeping motions to trim
new growth. Do not try to cut too much at
one time. This can cause the Pole Trimmer
to slow down or get jammed, reducing the
cutting efficiency.
Figure 16 - Trimming Hedge
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Do not force the PoleTrimmer through dense
growth.A slight back and forth sawing action
may ease the cutting of larger, more dense
growth. If the Pole Trimmer begins to slow
down, reduce the rate of speed at which you
are trying to cut.
If the Pole Trimmer becomes jammed, im-
mediately turn Pole Trimmer off. Discon-
nect Pole Trimmer from the power supply
and remove the jammed debris from the
cutter blades.
Do not try to cut branches larger than
3/4 inch in diameter.
For best results, trim the sides of hedges with
an upward sweeping motion.Trim the hedges
so that the top is slightly narrower than the
bottom.To trim extremely level hedges, use a
string stretched along the length of the hedge
as a guide (see Figure 16).
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OWNER'S MANUAL
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect Pole
Trimmerfrompowersupplybefore
cleaning or servicing. Severe in-
jury or death could occur from fire,
electrical shock, or body contact
with moving cutter blades.
WARNING: When cleaning
Pole Trimmer:
• Do not submerse PoleTrimmer
in any liquids
• Do not use products that con-
tain Ammonia, Chlorine, or
abrasives
• Do not use chlorinated cleaning
solvents,CarbonTetrachloride,
Kerosene, or Gasoline.
Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap
and water mixture to wipe Pole Trimmer
pole, housing, and cutter blades clean. Do
not spray or pour water directly onto Pole
Trimmer.
Once the Pole Trimmer is cleaned, apply
a light coat of oil to the cutter blades to
prevent rust and provide lubrication (motor
oil is preferred).
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