CORDLESS POLE HEDGE TRIMMER 20 VOLT MAX* | RECHARGEABLE| 17-INCH OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model 20ViONLTE-PHT17-RM A Division of Snow Joe , LLC ® Form No. SJ-20ViONLTE-PHT17-RM-880E-M-V1 IMPORTANT! 5. Use the right tool – Do not use this machine for any job except that for which it was intended.
Contact the Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer service ® ® center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the assistance. controls and the proper use of the product. Additional Safety Rules for Pole 2. Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions or children to use the product.
Emergency 6. Ensure that the pole hedge trimmer is correctly located in a designated working position before starting the motor. Familiarize yourself with the use of this product by means of 7. While operating the pole hedge trimmer, always ensure this instruction manual.
® ® explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563). materials) because sparks may be generated when inserting • Battery chemicals cause serious burns – Never let a or removing the battery pack, which could lead to a fire.
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® ® ® 2. For optimum battery performance, avoid low discharge customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE cycles by charging the battery pack frequently. (1-866-766-9563). 3. Store the battery pack in a cool place, ideally at 77°F 3. Electrical plugs must match the outlet. Never modify (25°C) and charged to at least 40%.
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Protection from environmental influences 1. Wear suitable work clothes. Wear safety goggles. 2. Protect your cordless tool and the battery charger from moisture and rain. Moisture and rain can cause dangerous cell damage. 3. Do not use the cordless tool or the battery charger near vapors and flammable liquids.
Safety Symbols The following table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbols Descriptions Symbols Descriptions READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) – Read, understand, SAFETY ALERT –...
Know Your Cordless Telescoping Pole Hedge Trimmer Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the cordless pole hedge trimmer. Compare the illustration below to the cordless pole hedge trimmer in order to become familiar with the location of the various controls and adjustments.
+ Sun Joe customer service center at ® ® 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563). NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging material until you are ready to use the cordless pole hedge Locking knob trimmer. The packaging is made of recyclable materials.
Battery Pack Operation Attaching the Shoulder Strap WARNING! The equipment is powered by a lithium-ion battery. The battery Always attach the shoulder strap to the pack is completely sealed and maintenance free. pole hedge trimmer. Use the shoulder strap to help support the trimmer while in use;...
® ® you plug in the charger, the light on the charging plug will 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance. illuminate red. When fully charged, the light will illuminate green (Fig. 7). 7. When charging is complete, remove the battery from the charger by pulling the push lock button and sliding the battery backward to unlock it from the charger (Fig.
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IMPORTANT! Never allow the battery pack to become fully 2. To turn the tool ON, push and hold the safety lock button discharged as this will cause irreversible damage to the (located on the rear handle) with your thumb and then battery.
4. Lock the pole in position by closing the cam-lock (Fig. 14), NOTE: Failure to properly secure the trimmer head may and ensure that the pole is secure. If the pole telescopes result in personal injury and/or property damage. when the cam-lock is closed, the nut may need tightening. WARNING! The trimmer head can be adjusted in six different positions.
cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning saw Fig. 17 to trim large stems. • If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the blades to stop, and remove the battery before attempting to remove the obstruction. •...
® ® ® ® where facilities exist. Check with you local authority or customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE local store for recycling advice. (1-866-766-9563) for all replacement parts and accessories for your product. Battery Caution + Disposal Lubricate the Blades...
+ Sun Joe ® ® television reception, which can be determined by turning the customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct (1-866-766-9563). the interference by one or more of the following measures: Model + Serial Numbers •...
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NOTE: Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of Snow Joe + Sun Joe to provide notice of such ® ® changes. Accessories can be ordered online at sunjoe.com or via phone by contacting the Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer ® ® service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
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To obtain a replacement part or product, please visit Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential snowjoe.com/help or email us at help@snowjoe.com for damages so the above exclusions may not apply in all states. This instructions. Please be sure to register your unit beforehand warranty may give you specific legal rights in your state.
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