Fantom Vacuum HT115H - Manual (Page 4)

SAFETY & WARNING INSTRUCTIONS
continued
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
11. If desired, you can use a string to
help you cut your hedge level.
Decide how high you want the
hedge to be and then stretch a
piece of string along the hedge at
this height. Trim the hedge just
above this guide line. Trim the
sides of the hedge so that the
hedge will be a little narrower at
the top.
NOTE: Do NOT try to cut stems that
are larger than 3/8-inch thick or those
obviously too large to feed into the
cutting blade.
Care, Maintenance & Storage
1. Oil the blades before each use
and before storing for a long
period of time. (Fig. 6)
2. Do NOT use abrasive
materials to clean
the unit or immerse
it in water or any
other liquid.
3. Clean the unit with
a damp cloth. Do NOT use any
strong detergents on the plastic
housing or handles.
4. Wipe off the unit with a clean, dry,
soft cloth.
5. Keep handles dry, clean and free
from oil and grease at all times.
Do NOT use on wet or steep/
slippery ground.
6. Do NOT attempt to cut string or
fabrics with this unit.
7. If parts need to be replaced or
repaired, contact FANTOM
customer service for information.
8. Store the unit indoors, away from
moisture and harmful substances
such as solvents.
9. Store the unit in a dry place,
either locked up or up high to
prevent unauthorized use or
damage. Keep out of the reach of
children.
WARNING: To avoid serious
personal injury, be sure that the
unit is unplugged before cleaning or
performing any kind of maintenance
on it.
Fig. 6
10. Press on the head angle release
button to change the angle of the
cutting head. There are 8 possible
positions. (Fig. 4 & 5)
18. Before each use, thoroughly
inspect your unit for loose or
damaged parts. Do NOT use until
adjustments or repairs have been
made.
19. All guards and safety attachments
must be installed properly before
operating the unit.
20. Use the unit in daylight or good
artificial light.
21. Keep all bystanders especially pets
and children at least fifty (50) feet
from the unit while using.
22. To avoid unintentional starting of
the unit, do NOT carry plugged-in
unit with your finger on the safety
switch. Be sure the unit is
unplugged.
23. Always remain alert and use
common sense when using this
unit.
To prevent injury to yourself
and to others, NEVER use the
hedge trimmer when you are tired.
24. DO NOT operate this unit while
under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
25. Wear safety glasses or goggles
that are marked as meeting ANSI
Z87.1 standards and ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit.
Wear a face or dust mask if the job
is dusty.
26. Do NOT over reach or use the
hedge trimmer from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep
proper footing and balance at all
times.
27. When using the hedge trimmer to
trim branches from trees, make
sure that there
are no overhead
power lines.
28. Wear heavy, long pants, boots,
gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do
NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry,
short pants
, sandals or go barefoot.
Secure hair above shoulder level.
29. Always release the hand grip
trigger when cutting is delayed or
when walking from one cutting
location to another.
15. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this unit has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized
extension cord. This unit plug will fit
into a polarized extension cord only
one way. If the plug does not fit,
obtain a correct polarized extension
cord. A polarized extension cord
requires the use of a polarized wall
outlet. This plug will fit into a
polarized wall outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the
proper wall outlet. Do NOT change
the unit plug, extension cord
receptacle or extension cord plug in
any way.
16. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protection should always be
provided on electrical circuits or
outlets to be used for this unit.
17. When using an extension cord, make
sure that it is a cord that is heavy
enough to carry the current that your
unit will draw. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop i
n
line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. The table below
shows the correct size to use
depending on the cord length and
amperage rating.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all
connections dry and off the ground. Do not
touch the plug with wet hands.
Extension Cord Length
25' 50’ 100’ 150’
AMPERAGE
RATING
WIRE SIZE (AWG)
1-10 AMPS 18 16 14 12
2 7