4
Transporting
Always remove the battery pack and cover the blade
before transporting. Carry tool by the front handle,
with blade behind you. Do not carry tool by trigger
handle.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
remove the battery pack from the
tool before lubricating.
Lubricating the Blade
To extend cutting life, lubricate the trimmer blades
before and after each use and before storing.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Apply a lightweight machine oil along both sides
of the top blade.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields.
Use only recommended accessories. Others may
be hazardous.
Keep bystanders at least 15 away during use. Ob
-
jects may be thrown or ricochet in all directions.
Starting and Stopping the Tool
1. WARNING! Always remove the blade cover
before use.
2. Hold the front and trigger handles securely.
WARNING! Blade is sharp. Keep hands and body
away from blade.
3.
4.
5.
Always wait for blades to stop before setting down.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
keep both hands on the handles.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be
cut when blades are moving.
Cutting Tips
DANGER
Never cut near electric cords or
lines. If blade cuts into or jams on
any electrical cord or line, CUTTER BLADES MAY
BECOME "LIVE" AND SHOCK THE OPERATOR!
Disconnect the electrical service to the electrical
line before attempting to free the blade from the
line. Contact with the blade, line, or other live
electrical part could result in death or serious
injury.
Before starting the tool check the work area for
hidden objects, such as wires, fencing, etc. Strik-
ing a solid object could cause loss of control and
serious personal injury
.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. .................................................. M18 CHT
Volts.............................................................. 18 DC
Battery Type ................................................ M18™
Charger Type............................................... M18™
Blade Length ................................... 609.6mm (24")
Cutting Capacity (diameter) ........................ 17.5mm
Cutting Speed ........................................ 3400 SPM
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Blades
2. Guard
3.
4.
Lock-off button
5.
Trigger handle
6.
Trigger
2
3
1
5
4
6
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
-
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Blade Cover
Always place the blade cover over the blade before
moving from one job to another, storing or transport-
ing the tool. WARNING! Blade is sharp. Keep hands
and body away from blade.
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Slide the blade cover over the blade. It may be
necessary to push with some force as blade cover
reaches the front guard.
3. To remove, pull blade cover off of blade. It may
be necessary to pull with some force until cover
clears the detent near the guard.
WARNING
Always turn off the tool between
cuts or when transporting from one
on the trigger. Accidental starting can cause seri-
ous personal injury.
Front Handle with
Second Trigger
To start the tool, push the lock-off button down
while pulling the trigger and front handle trigger
simultaneously. Allow the motor to reach full
speed before starting to cut.
To stop the tool, release the rear handle trigger
to help maintain balance.
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