Remington Power Tools HT3218A - Manual (Page 9)

REMINGTON® DUAL-ACTION ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER | 5
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Starting the
Hedge Trimmer
As a safety feature, this trimmer has dual
trigger switches. One trigger switch is
located on the rear handle and the other
trigger switch is located on the front handle
(see Figure 3-5). You must squeeze both
trigger switches to operate the trimmer.
WARNING: Do not modify this
trimmer to bypass the dual trigger
switch safety feature. This feature
is designed to keep both of your
hands on the tool handles and
away from the cutting bar.
Basic Trimmer Operation
This tool is designed to trim and shape
hedges and shrubs with ease. Follow the
steps below to start and stop the trim-
mer.
1. Hold the front handle with one hand,
squeezing the front trigger switch
(see Figure 3-6).
2. While gripping the rear handle,
squeeze the rear trigger switch. The
trimmer will start immediately (see
Figure 3-7).
3. To stop the trimmer, release one or
both of the trigger switches (see Fig-
ure 3-8). The trimmer will coast to a
stop.
Figure 3-5: Front and rear trigger switches
Figure 3-6: Positioning hand on front handle
Figure 3-7: Squeezing rear trigger switch to start trimmer
Figure 3-8: Releasing trigger switch to stop trimmer
Front Trigger Switch
Rear Trigger
Switch