Operation; On/Off Trigger Switch; Trimming Tips - Martha Stewart MTS-CGSH1 Operator's Manual

Colour of
Condition
LED's
Charging
Red
Fully
Green
Charged
Low Charge
Yellow

Operation

IMPORTANT! The product is intended for light-duty trimming
of shrubs and lawn edges for residential properties.
NOTE: Charge the battery for 3 to 5 hours then use it until it
runs down (i.e. the tool will only slowly operate and the yellow
charger indicator will be illuminated). Recharge for 3 to 5 hours
again before resuming operation.
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WARNING!
The blades continue to move for a few
seconds after the tool is switched OFF. Turn OFF the tool and
wait until the blades come to a complete stop before adjusting
or cleaning.
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CAUTION!
Never touch the blade or blade rail while
the tool is in operation and be aware of the sharp edges even
when the grass shear + hedge trimmer is not in use.
Starting + Stopping
1. To power ON, push and hold the safety lock-off button
with your thumb, while pressing the ON/OFF trigger switch
with your forefinger. Once the trigger switch engages, you
can release the safety lock-off button and proceed with
operation (Fig. 11).
Safety lock-off button
Fig. 11
ON/OFF trigger
switch
NOTE: The safety lock-off button reduces the risk of accidental
starting.
2. To power OFF, simply release the ON/OFF trigger switch
(Fig. 11).
LED's Illuminated
1- Red, 2- Not illuminated,
3- Not illuminated
1- Not illuminated, 2- Green,
3- Not illuminated
1- Not illuminated,
2- Not illuminated, 3- Yellow
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CAUTION!
Do not force the blades through dense
growth. If the blades slow down, then reduce your cutting
pace. Should the blades jam, release the trigger immediately.
Do not use your fingers to free up jammed blades. Jammed
blades can release suddenly causing serious injury.
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CAUTION!
Always ensure proper footing and balance
in a clean and clear work environment before switching on the
grass shear + hedge trimmer.
NOTE: The yellow charge indicator LED light will illuminate
when the battery is running low and requires charging.

Trimming Tips

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WARNING!
Only use the hedge trimmer blade for this
operation. Never use the telescoping pole with the hedge
trimmer for trimming hedges.
NOTE: Try to keep the cutting device angled at approximately
15° to the cutting surface (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
1. Shaping – A hedge should be trimmed to achieve a
trapezoidal form; it should widen toward the bottom on
both sides. Shaping a hedge in this manner improves the
penetration of light to the lower extremities. A general
guideline is to slant the hedge approximately 4 in. (10 cm)
for each 39 in. (1 m) of hedge height.
2. Cutting Sequence – First cut both sides; start at the
bottom and work towards the top. This prevents cuttings
from falling into an area that you have yet to trim.
3. Trimming the Top – Where the branches have grown
extremely long, cut back the hedge in several stages. The
shorter cuttings obtained are best suited for composting.
4. Pruning Thick Branches – When older hedges are to be
cut a substantial amount, use pruning shears or some
other device to trim thicker branches (greater than 0.3 in.
[8 mm] in diameter) to the desired length before starting
work with the hedge trimmer.
To shape precisely, run a taught line between the extreme
edges of the hedge and then trim along the length of the
line.
Ensure that the blade does not come into contact with any
object made of hard material that could damage it, such
as fencing wire or metallic plant supports.
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15°