Homelite UT44160 - Manual (Page 11)

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STARTiNg ANd STOPPiNg
See Figure .

Connect the hedge trimmer to power supply.
 Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug
on the rear of the hedge trimmer. Route extension cord
through cord retainer as shown.
NOTE: Use only an approved outdoor extension cord as
described previously in this manual.
 Grasp the telescoping pole with your left hand and the
rear handle with your right hand.
 The switch trigger and the lock-off button must be
depressed simultaneously to begin blade movement.
 To stop blade movement, release the switch trigger.
AdjUSTiNg PiVOTiNg hEAd
See Figure .

Disconnect the plug from the power source.
 Place the hedge trimmer on a sturdy flat surface.
 Push pivot button and adjust trimmer head until it snaps
securely into place at one of the four positions indicated
by the notches.
cAUTiON:
Do not place hand between pivoting head and threaded
base. Failure to heed this caution could result in a pinch
point injury.
WARNiNg:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNiNg:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in
possible serious injury.
0º
-45º
45º
90º
OPERATiON
rear
handle
sWitch
trigger
telescoping
pole
lock-off
button
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
cord
retainer
pivot
button
notches
WARNiNg:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPLicATiONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:

Trimming and shaping hedges and shrubbery