Operation - Homelite UT44180 Operator's Manual

WARNINg:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNINg:
Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1. Wear head protection when operating this equip-
ment above shoulder level. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible
serious injuries.
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.
APPLIcATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery
STARTINg AND STOPPINg
See Figure 5.
 Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug on
the rear of the hedge trimmer. Route the extension cord
through the cord retainer as shown in figure 2.
NOTE: Use only an approved outdoor extension cord as
described previously in this manual.
 Grasp the front handle with your left hand and the rear
handle with your right hand.
 Depress the switch trigger and lock-out button at the
same time to begin blade rotation.
 To stop blade rotation, release the switch trigger.
ADjUSTINg PIVOTINg hEAD
See Figure 6.
 Disconnect the plug from the power source.
 Place the hedge trimmer on a sturdy flat surface.
 Push pivot button and adjust trimmer head until it snaps
securely into place at one of the three positions indicated
by the notches.
WARNINg:
Do not place hand between pivoting head and threaded
base. Placement of your hand or fingers in this area could
result in a pinch point injury.

OPERATION

INSTALLINg DEBRIS DEFLEcTOR
See Figure 7.
NOTE: Always wear non-slip, heavy-duty gloves when
installing or removing the debris deflector.
 Disconnect the plug from the power source.
 Place the hedge trimmer on a sturdy flat surface.
 Align the angled edge of the debris deflector with the
grooves on the guide bar.
 Slide the deflector completely onto the guide bar so the
angled edge of the deflector rests beneath the guard.
 Insert the retainer in the end of guide bar.
WARNINg:
Never use the debris deflector as a handle or attempt to
hold or guide the hedge trimmer by gripping the debris
deflector. Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer
handles. Handling the debris deflector in this manner
could result in serious injury.
cUTTINg TIPS
See Figures 8 - 9.
DANgER:
Never cut near electric cords or lines. If blade jams on
any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE!
IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY
DANGEROUS. Continue to hold the hedge trimmer by
the insulated rear handle or lay it down and away from
you in a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service
to the damaged line or cord before attempting to free
the blade from the line or cord. Contact with the blade,
other conductive parts of the hedge trimmer, or live
electric cords or lines will result in death by electrocution
or serious injury.
WARNINg:
Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles.
Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate hedge
trimmer with the other. Improper operation of the hedge
trimmer can result in serious injury.
WARNINg:
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose string which
can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a
risk of serious personal injury.
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