Cutting Tips - Homelite UT40502 Operator's Manual

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CUTTING TIPS

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WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles.
Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate hedge trim-
mer with the other. Failure to heed this warning 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.
 Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery.
This can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the
blades slow down, reduce the pace.
 Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than
3/8 in. thick, or those obviously too large to feed into the
cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning
saw to trim large stems.
 If blades do become jammed, stop the engine, allow the
blades to stop, and remove the obstruction.
 If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge
level. Decide how high you want the hedge. Stretch a piece
of string along the hedge at the desired height. Trim the
hedge just above the guide line of string. Trim the side of
a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at the top. More
of the hedge will be exposed when shaped this way, and
it will be more uniform.
 Always wear gloves when using the hedge trimmer. When
trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action, so that
the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. Older
growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest
by using a sawing movement.
OPERATION
OPERATING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
WARNING:
Read the safety information for safe operation using the
blade. Extreme care must be taken when using blades to
ensure safe operation. Refer to Specific Safety Rules.
 Always hold hedge trimmer with both hands when operat-
ing. Use a firm grip on the handles. The unit is used for
cutting in either direction in a slow, sweeping action from
side to side.
 The hedge trimmer should be positioned so that your body
will not come into contact with the muffler on the power
head. Stand so that you are stable and balanced on both
feet.
 Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.
 Never use the hedge trimmer near power lines, fencing,
posts, buildings, or other immovable objects.
 Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first
inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage is
detected.
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