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060-1979-2 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 3026035 IMPORTANT: Instruction Read and follow all safety rules and operating Manual instructions before using this product.
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 Introduction Safety Instructions & Symbols Product Diagram Before Operation Operating Instructions Maintenance Storage Troubleshooting Exploded View Parts List Warranty...
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Congratulations on your purchase of your new Yardworks tool. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact our Yardworks ® customer service line at 1.866.523.5218.
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for Save all warnings and instructions for future outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers location is unavoidable, use a residual to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in tool bits etc., in accordance with these moving parts. instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 instructions. Charging improperly or at material or servicing may result in serious personal injury. may damage the battery and increase the risk gripping surfaces only, because the blade may contact hidden wiring. Blades contacting a “live”...
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 060-1979-2 another battery pack. original packaging until required for use. shock. future reference. the liquid to come in contact with the skin for which it was intended.
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DANGER – Keep hands away from blade Yardworks ® Canada. has established a partnership with the RBRC Corporation to recycle any Yardworks ® batteries with the RBRC- call2recycle seal. For environmental protection, please do not discard batteries in the trash. After the battery’s life cycle is ended, please call 1-800-822-8837 for a free service that will properly dispose of the battery.
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 Voltage No load speed 2800 /spm Cutting diameter 1" (25 mm) Blade length 24" (61 mm) Machine Weight 10 lb 15 oz (4.5 kg) Item 060-1987-2 ABP4830SH 060-1988-0 ABP4850SH 060-1989-8 Number Battery 2.0 Ah 3.0 Ah...
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 Blade Safety guard Front switch lever(All around switch function) Battery pack release button (not included) Battery pack (not included) Lock-off button Rotating rear handle On/off switch Locking switch for rotating 10. Blade sheath Batteries and chargers sold separately.
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 060-1979-2 To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. The machine is intended for cutting and trimming hedges and bushes in domestic use. 1) Plug the charger (not included) into an appropriate outlet.
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 Status Defective battery. Red on Battery Temperature Protection. The temperature of battery pack is less than 0 C (32 F) or more than C (104 Fully charged. Green on Charging. Slide the battery pack into tool’s battery port. A simple push and slight pressure will be...
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 060-1979-2 Your hedge trimmer is equipped with a lock-off button to prevent accidental starts when not in use. To start the hedge trimmer press and hold the lock-off button, then press and hold the ON/OFF switch and front switch lever at the same time.
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 90° 45° 135° 180° 0° Inspect the area to be cut before each use, remove objects which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting blades. Always hold the hedge trimmer with both hands and with the blade away from you before turning it on.
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 060-1979-2 When trimming the sides of the hedge, begin at the bottom and cut upwards, tapering the hedge inward at the top. This shape will expose more of the hedge, resulting in a more uniformed growth.
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 • Never use water to clean the unit. • Always clean the hedge trimmer immediately after use. Brush the blade using a stiff nylon brush to remove any debris. • Always store the hedge trimmer in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children.
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 The following table gives problems and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly. Warning: Switch the hedge trimmer off and remove the battery prior to any troubleshooting. Problem...
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| contact us: 1.866.523.5218 060-1979-2 Part Description Quantity Part Description Quantity Safety guard Right decorative cover Screw ST3.9X16 Deep groove ball bearing 61900-2RS GB/T 276-94 Screw ST3.9X16 Front handle lower cover Bearing pressure plate Compression spring 0.5X7X32 Screw assembly M4 35 GB/ T9074.3-1988...
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Made in China. Imported by Yardworks Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8 Always remove or disconnect the battery pack before adjusting, cleaning,...
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