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Read instruction manual before use.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity
or leave outdoors while it is raining.
Switch the tool off. Before performing any
maintenance on the tool, remove the battery
from the tool.
Keep people and animals at least 6 m away
from the work area.
Keep bystanders away.
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Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power.
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(A)
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Date Code Position (Fig. L)
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The date code
, which also includes the year of manufacture,
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is printed into the housing.
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Example:
2019 XX XX
Year of Manufacture
Description (Fig. A)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Trigger switch
1
Lock-off switch
2
Switch handle
3
Blade guard
4
Bail handle
5
Blade
6
Sheath
7
Battery housing
8
Battery pack
9
Battery release button
10
Intended Use
Your hedge trimmer has been designed for professional
trimming applications.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
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Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
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intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
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This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Use only D
Inserting and Removing the
Battery Pack from the Tool (Fig. C–E)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
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battery housing
.
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2. Slide it into the hedge trimmer until the battery pack is
firmly seated in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock
snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
out of the tool.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. E)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
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. A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-user application.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
WALT battery packs and chargers.
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is fully charged.
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with the rails inside the tool's
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and firmly pull the battery pack