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ITEM # 970802 40 V POLE HEDGE TRIMMER MODEL #KPH 2540A-06 Español p. 19 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
SYMBOLS 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 product better and safer. SYMBOL DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
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SYMBOLS Save these Instructions The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING result in death or serious injury.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. • Use only Kobalt 40-volt batteries. PERSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Always wear eye protection. A hedge trimmer can throw foreign objects into your eyes which could cause permanent eye damage. Always wear safety goggles with side shields that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Ordinary eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;...
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SAFETY INFORMATION HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS • Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss of control and result in serious personal injury. • Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving.
PREPARATION Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product. Estimated Assembly Time: 3 minutes UNPACKING •...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Connect the upper tube and the lower tube a. Align the arrow on the end of the lower tube (K) with the arrow on the upper tube (M). Connect both tubes together. b. Rotate the collar (L) toward the locked symbol to secure the tubes together.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Holding and controlling the pole hedge trimmer • Always hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both hands on the handles. Make sure you always have good balance and secure footing. • Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Place one hand on the front/auxiliary handle and the other on the rear handle.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Tips for optimum use • 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 toward the hedge. This will cause the blades to cut more effectively.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Pole Hedge Trimmer Blade Maintenance Note: Before performing maintenance, remove the battery from the hedge trimmer. 1. Remove dirt and debris from blades using a small dry paint brush or equivalent (not included). 2. Clean blades by spraying an appropriate degreaser (not included) on the blades and cutting bar.
If you still have questions or an unresolved issue after going through this troubleshooting guide, or just want to speak to a Kobalt product expert, please call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday – Friday.
This Kobalt 40 V Hedge Trimmer is warranted to the original purchaser from the original purchase date for five (5) years subject to the warranty coverage described herein. This Kobalt 40 V Hedge Trimmer is warranted for the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. PART DESCRIPTION PART # Fastening Knob 341201444 Bracket 341211444 Bolt 322051444 Front/Auxiliary Handle 341191444 Printed in China...
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