Operation - Homelite HOMHT02 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
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 caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery
CHARGING THE TOOL
See Figure 2.
 Make sure the switch trigger is locked out in the off
position.
 Insert the charging cable into the product as shown.
 Connect the power adapter to an outlet providing normal
household voltage, 120 volts, AC only, 60 Hz.
 When the tool is charging, the LED will turn red.
 Do not place tool in an area of extreme heat or cold. It
will charge best at normal room temperature.

OPERATION

 If the LED does not turn on after connecting to a power
supply, check connections. If all connections are secure,
remove from power supply and recheck after one hour.
 After charging is complete, the LED will turn green.
 If LED does not turn to green after three hours, an error
has occurred. If all connections are secure, remove from
power supply and recheck after one hour.
 Disconnect the power adaptor from the outlet once the
tool is fully charged and ready for use.
 Disconnect the charging cable from the tool.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore,
switch should always be locked with hands free of the
lock-out button when not in use.
WARNING:
Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp
conditions. Water entering charger will increase the risk
of electric shock.
WARNING:
Do not charge the battery in a damp or wet location. Do
not use, store, or charge battery packs or products in
locations where the temperature is less than 50°F or more
than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE HEDGE
TRIMMER
See Figure 3.
To start:
 Remove the scabbard, if installed.
 Depress the lock-out button.
 Depress the switch trigger on the rear handle to begin
operation.
To stop:
 Release the switch trigger to stop the hedge trimmer.
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