Remington HT2216A - Manual (Page 9)

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Starting the
Hedge Trimmer
As a safety feature, this trimmer has a
safety lock-off switch. The safety lock-off
switch is located above the trigger switch
(see Figure 3-5). You must slide the safety
lock-off switch forward before squeezing
trigger switch to operate the trimmer.
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 and slide safety lock-off switch
forward with other hand (see Figure
3-6).
2. With safety lock-off switch in for-
ward position, squeeze trigger switch.
The trimmer will start immediately
(see Figure 3-7).
3. To stop the trimmer, release trigger
switch (see Figure 3-8). The trimmer
will coast to a stop.
Figure 3-5: Safety lock-off and trigger switches
Figure 3-6: Slide safety lock-off switch forward
Figure 3-7: Squeezing trigger switch to start trimmer
Figure 3-8: Releasing trigger switch to stop trimmer
Safety Lock-off
Switch
Trigger
Switch