The Hedge Trimmer: Making Nature Conform to Your Will

Whether you’re into creative sculpting, or you demand strict uniformity of your shrubbery an electric hedge trimmer is your tool of choice. But before you start working, let’s get to know the parts that make such precision possible.

Hedge Trimmer Parts:

1. Blade Support Rod: Central support for the blades.
2. Blade: Rapidly moves back and forth to cut.
3. Handle: For your front hand to grip.
4. Handle Switch: Press and hold simultaneously with the trigger switch to active the blade.
5. Grip Lock: Locks in your desired grip angle.
6. Switch Lock: Engages the trigger switch and makes the unit operational.
7. Trigger Switch: Press and hold simultaneously with the handle switch to active the blade.
8. Plug: Connects to the extension cord to supply power.
9. Cord hook: Secures the extension cord to keep it away from the blade.
10. Grip hole: Allows the extension cord to pass through the grip and reach the power supply.

Now that you know what’s what, let’s go over how to start and stop your hedge trimmer.

Starting

• First, plug the unit in. Please refer to the manual’s Connecting the Power Source for a proper connection.

• Next, press and hold the switch lock, and then push in the trigger switch and handle switch simultaneously.

• Now release the switch lock while continuing to squeeze the switch trigger and handle switch. When the hedge trimmer blade starts moving, you’re ready to cut.

Stopping

• Once you’ve finished, release the trigger switch.
  • NOTE: Once you release the switch trigger, the trimmer blade will gradually come to a stop.
  • NOTE: After releasing the switch trigger, the switch lock will automatically lock the grip trigger switch. It’s a safety thing.

• If you have more hedges to cut, wait for the trimmer blade to come to a complete stop before moving.

• When you’re done trimming, disconnect the power source. Another safety precaution.

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