Cordless Hedge Trimmer  WG268E 
port (See Fig. E). A simple push and slight pressure will 
be sufficient until a click is heard. Check to see if the 
battery is fully secured.
NOTE: When removing the battery pack, hold it firmly to 
avoid dropping and injury.
6. BATTERY STATUS LED’S (See Fig. F )
NOTE: The Status LED’s will indicate the battery 
condition when the button on the battery is 
pressed.
The LED’s constantly senses and displays the battery 
condition as follows:
Press the button “POWERTEST”, the light button is 
illuminated.
When the three green lights are illuminated, the battery 
is in a highly charged condition. 
When two lights (   ) are illuminated, the battery is in a 
moderately charged condition.
When only one green light (   ) is illuminated, the 
battery charge is depleted. 
IMPORTANT:
When only one light is illuminated, your battery is 
overly discharged, even though the trimmer may 
still be capable of trimming hedge. Continuing 
to operate your trimmer with the battery in this 
discharged condition may reduce the life and 
performance of your battery.
7. STARTING AND STOPPING
BEFORE STARTING YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Remove Blade Sheath (9).
TO START YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Your Hedge Trimmer is equipped with both Rear and 
Front Switch levers. Both switch levers need to be 
depressed for the Hedge Trimmer to start. Depress 
and hold the Front Switch Lever (5) and press the Rear 
Switch Lever (2) (See Fig. G1).
TO STOP YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Move Hedge Trimmer away from cutting area before 
stopping.
To stop, release one of the switch levers (See Fig. G2).
WARNING: If any parts are missing, 
damaged or broken, do not operate your 
hedge trimmer until all damaged parts have been 
replaced or repaired. Failure to do so could result 
in serious personal injury. DO NOT USE WITHOUT 
HANDLE AND GUARD
8. HOW TO USE YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER
Note that the Front Switch Lever (5) can be activated on