Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product UT44160 Homelite
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OPERA TOR’S MANUAL ELECTRIC POLE HEDGE TRIMMER UT44160 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our electric pole hedge trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . Properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
P age 2 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions .................
P age 3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read and understand all instru ctions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product.
P age 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Us e non- slip , he avy- duty p r otec tiv e gl oves whe n op erat ing the hedge trimmer and when installing or r emoving blades.
P age 5 Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the pr oduct better and safer .
P age 6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requir es extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair . When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
P age 7 **Ampere rating (on pr oduct data plate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 Cord Length Wire Size (A.W .G.) 25' 16 16 16 16 14 14 50' 16 16 16 14 14 12 100' 16 16 14 12 10 — **Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit. NOTE: AWG = American Wir e Gauge WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.
P age 8 FEATURES FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Cutting Capacity........................................................................................................................................................... 3/4 in. T otal Blade Length.
P age 9 WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts ar e replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury . WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces- sories not recommended for use with this product.
P age 10 NOTE: Y ou may need to slightly r otate pole fr om side to side until it locks into place. Lower the threaded collar onto the threaded base and rotate clockwise to secur e. WARNING: Failure to lock telescoping pole as directed above could result in serious injury or death.
P age 11 ST ARTING AND STOPPING See Figure 4. 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 cor d retainer as shown. NOTE: Use only an approved outdoor extension cord as described previously in this manual.
P age 12 ADJUSTING TELESCOPING POLE See Figure 6. Rotate the threaded collar counterclockwise to loosen. Push poles towards each other to shorten the pole or pull away from each other to lengthen the pole. NOTE: Extend the telescoping pole only to the length required to reach the hedges being trimmed.
P age 13 If blades do become jammed, stop the motor , allow the blades to stop, and disconnect the plug fr om the power source befor e attempting to remove the obstruction. If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge level.
P age 14 WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may cr eate a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during product operation. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask.
P age 15 W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ST A TEMENT Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (“Homelite”) warrants to the original r etail purchaser that this HOMELITE brand outdoor pr oduct is fr ee from de.
987000-234 3-25-08 (REV :02) HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-242-4672 www .homelite.com • P ARTS AND SER VICE Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the pr oduct data plate.
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