Trimming Instructions - DeWalt DCHT860 Guide D'utilisation

the level of charge left. When the level of
charge in the battery is below the
usable limit, the fuel gauge will not
illuminate and the battery will need to
be recharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication
of the charge left on the battery pack. It
does not indicate tool functionality and
is subject to variation based on product
components, temperature and end-user application.
For more information regarding fuel gauge battery packs, please call
1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com.
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Switch
To turn the unit on, push down on the
the lock off lever (B), shown in Figure 6,
and squeeze the trigger switch (A).
Once the unit is running, you may
release the lock off lever.
In order to keep the unit running you
must continue to squeeze the trigger. To
turn the unit off, release the trigger.
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
FIG. 5
5A
FIG. 6
B
A
Do not cut stems greater than
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
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
10
FIG. 8
D
FIG. 10