Dewalt DCHT820P1 Instruction Manual - Page 12

English Switch FIG. 6 To turn the unit on, push the lock off A 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 B 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: Do not cut stems greater than 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. 7 C E D FIG. 8 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 FIG. 10 DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES. WARNING: To guard against injury, observe the following: 10