Start The Machine; Stop The Machine; Adjust The Trimmer Head Angle; Operation Tips - GreenWorks GD60PHT51 Operator's Manual

• Do not touch the blade unless you removed the battery
pack.
• Do not use the machine if the blade is damaged or bent.
• Remove all objects such as cords, lights, wire, or string
from the cutting area which can become entangled in the
cutting blade and create a risk of personal injury.
WARNING
If the blade jams on an electrical cord or line, DO NOT
TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BE LIFE THREATENING
AND DANGEROUS. Follow the steps below:
1. Hold the insulated rear handle or put the machine down
and away from you.
2. Disconnect the electrical service to the damaged line or
cord before you try to free the blade.
4.1

START THE MACHINE

Figure 6.
1. Pull the safety lock button using your thumb and then
squeeze the trigger.
2. Release the safety lock button.
WARNING
Hold the machine with hands during operation.
4.2

STOP THE MACHINE

Figure 6.
1. Release the trigger to stop the machine.
4.3 ADJUST THE TRIMMER HEAD
ANGLE
Figure 7.
The trimmer head can be locked into 7 positions.
1. Pull the pivot button and move the head forward or
backward to your desired position.
2. Release the pivot button.
3. Check that the trimmer head locks in place securely.
4.4

OPERATION TIPS

• Start by trimming the top of the hedge. Slightly tilt the
tool (up to 15° relative to the line of cut) so that the blade
tips point slightly towards the hedge. This will cause the
blades to cut more effectively. Hold the tool at the desired
angle and move it steadily along the line of cut. The
doublesided blade allows you to cut in either direction.
• In order to obtain a very straight cut, stretch a piece of
string along the length of the hedge at the desired height.
Use the string as a guideline, cutting just above it.
• In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with the growth.
Younger stems move outwards when the blade cuts
downwards, causing shallow patches in the hedge.
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• Take care to avoid any foreign objects. Especially avoid
hard objects such as metal wire and railings, as these
could damage the blades.
• Regularly oil the blades.
Keep hands away from blade while operating. Contact with
blade will result in serious personal injury.
5

MAINTENANCE

Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based materials
touch the plastic parts. Chemicals can cause damage to the
plastic, and make the plastic unserviceable.
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic
housing or components.
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
maintenance.
5.1

CLEAN THE MACHINE

Keep the machine and the motor free of leaves, branches or
excessive oil to prevent fire risks.
• Use a moist cloth with a mild detergent to clean the
machine.
• Clean all moisture with a soft dry cloth.
• Use a small brush to clean the air vents.
5.2

LUBRICATE THE BLADE

To increase the efficiency and life of the blades, lubricate
them carefully after each work session:
• Do not oil the blade while the hedge trimmer is running.
• Put the machine on a flat and smooth surface.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the blades and a brush to remove
more dirt.
• Use a light layer of oil to lubricate the blades along the
top edge of the blade.
We recommend to use the non-pollutant type oil.
6

STORE THE MACHINE

Clean the machine before storage.
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