Trimming Instructions - DeWalt DCHT820B Instruction Manual

Switch
To turn the unit on, push the lock off
switch (B) forward as shown in Figure 6,
and squeeze the trigger switch (A). Once
the unit is running, you may release the
lock off switch.
In order to keep the unit running you
must continue to squeeze the trigger. To
turn the unit off, fully release the trigger and allow the lock-off switch
(B) to engage.
WARNING:
Never attempt to lock a switch in the
ON position.
CAUTION:
3/4 inch (19 mm). Use the trimmer only for cutting normal
shrubbery around houses and buildings.

Trimming Instructions

1. WORKING POSITION (fig. 7) – Maintain proper footing and
balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid
footwear when trimming. Hold the unit firmly in both hands and
turn the unit on. Always hold the trimmer as shown in Figure 7,
with one hand on the switch handle (C) and one hand on the bail
handle (E). Never hold the unit by the blade guard (D).
2. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH (Fig. 8) – Using a wide, sweeping
motion, feeding the blade teeth through the twigs, is most
effective. A slight downward tilt of the blade in the direction of
motion gives the best cutting.
FIG. 6
A
B
Do not cut stems greater than
FIG. 7
C
E
D
3. LEVEL HEDGES (Fig. 9) – To obtain exceptionally level hedges a
piece of string can be stretched along the length of the hedge as a
guide.
4. SIDE TRIMMING HEDGES (Fig. 10) – Orient the trimmer as
shown and begin at the bottom and sweep up.
FIG. 9
DANGER:
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.
WARNING:
following:
10
FIG. 8
FIG. 10
To guard against injury, observe the