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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
ELECTRIC CONVERTIBLE 2 IN 1 HEDGE TRIMMER
/POLE HEDGE TRIMMER
This product is covered
by
U.S.
patents and other international patents
Copyright.
All
Rights
Resewed.
Model
#
PHTI 01 18
Item
#
CVPH41018
Your convertible hedge trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability,
ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it
will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual
before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
DO NOT RETURN
THlS PRODUCTTOTHE STORE. OPERATING,ASSEMBLY. PARTS. SERVICE
QUESTIONS? CALL
1-
800-313-511
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BETWEEN 7:30AM- 4,30PM EST FORASSISTANCE.
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SAVE
THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS&
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TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use, be sure everyone using this
tool reads and understands all safety
instructions and other information contained
In
this manual.
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CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing
protection during use. Under some conditions
and duration of use, noise from this product
may contribute to hearing loss.
Save these instructions and review frequently
prior to use and in instructing others.
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WARNING: When using electric gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
CAUTION: Do not use thls product while on a ladder or
scaffold.
EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in
good
cond'tion.\lllhen using an extension cord be sure it is
heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and
overbeating. The
following table
show the correct size fa use depending
on
cordlenglh and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt.
me the next heavier gage.The smaller the gage number.
the heavier the cord.
Minimum
eage for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of cord in Feet
1 20V 0-25
26-50
51-100 101-150
240V
0-50
51-100
101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More
Not
More American vdre
Gage
Than Than
0
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6
18
16 16 14
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18
10
14
12
10 - 12
16
16
14 12
12
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18 14
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DONTABUSE CORD - Never carry hedge trimmer
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DOUBLE
~NS~LAT~ON -oouble
insulation
is
a
concept
by cord or yank it todisconnect from receptacle.Keep
in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need
cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
forthe usual three-wire gounded power cord. All exposed
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
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All visitors, children and
metal
parls are isolated fromthe internal metal motor
components wilh protecting insulation. Double insulated
pets should stay at a safedistance from
thework area.
tools do not need to be grounded.
N0TE:Thedouble insulated system is intended to proted
DRESS PROPERLY - Don't wear loose clothing or
the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's
jewelry. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
internal insulation.
Obse~e all normal safety
hair.They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber
precautions to avoid
eleclrical shock.
gloves and substantial footwear is recommended
when working outdoors.
USE SAFETY GLASSES -Wear safety glasses with
sideshields or goggles that are
marked to comply wilh
ANSI
287.1
standard when operating this product.
Use face or dust mask if environment is dusty.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
iNTERRUPTER(GFC1)
protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or
outlet(s) to be used for the hedge trimmer.
Receptacles are available having built-in
GFCl
protection and may be used.
It is possible to tie the extension
cord and power cord in a knot to
prevent tham from becoming
disconnected during use. Make
the knot as
shown.then connect
the plug end of the power cord
into the receptacle end of the extension cord.
This method can also
beused to tie two extension
cords together.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE
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Do not use appliance for
any job except that for which it is intended.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
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WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
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STW-A,STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A,
hedge trimmer, a guard or other part that is damaged
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and reduce the risk of electric shock.
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of movlng
DISCONNECT HEDGE TRIMMER from the power
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other
supply when not in use or when servicing or cleaning.
condition that may affect its operation. A guard or
no no1 leave ilnattended
other part that isdamaged should be properly repaired
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or replaced. Call our customer service help line at
1-800-313-51
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for assistance.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
-Don't use
trimmer in rain, damp or wet locations. Do not operate
LIGHTING
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Onlv ooerate trimmer in davlioht or oood
trimmer in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres.Motors
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artificial light.
in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might
ignite fumes.
DON'T OVERREACH -Keep proper footing and
balance at ail times.
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plugged in hedge trimmer with finger on switch. Be
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WARNING: Do Not use the hedge trimmer with any
sure switch is off when plugging in.
type of accessory orattachment. Such usage might
be hazardous.
DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades.
Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
POLARIZED PLUGS -To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this equipment has a polaiied plug (one pin
is wider than the other). This equipment
must be used
DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold
with a
suaable polar zed 2 wre or 3 wire extension cord.
material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure
Polarized connections will fit together only one way.
trimmer switch is off when clearing jammed material
from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades
or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge
trimmer.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
DON'T FORCE HEDGE
TRIMMER - It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the
rate for which it was designed.
STAY ALERT
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Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate hedge trimmer when
you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medications.
STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER
iNDOGRS -When
not in use, hedge trimmer should be stored indoors
in a
d~y and high or locked-up place, out of reach of
children.
MAINTAIN TRIMMER
WITH CARE - Keep cutting
blades sharp and clean for best performance and
toreduce the risk of injury. Inspect extension cord
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE HEDGE
TRIMMERIPOLE HEDGE TRIMMER.
Make sure that the receptacle
endof the extension wrd
has large and small pin slot widths. If the plug does
not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If
it
still does not fit, obtain a suitable extension wrd. If the
ehtension cord does nor fit
fully into the outlet, contact a
qualified electrician to install the
proDer outlet. Do not
change the tool plug or extension cord in any way.
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WARNING: To protect yourself from electrocution,
maintain a minimum distance of
loft
(3m) from all
electrical lines.
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WARNING: The electrical cords on this product may
contain chemicals known to the State of Californlato
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
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WARNING: Some oust crcatea oy this product conlains
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chemicals known tothe State of California to cause
ramtrcm,
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Some examples of these chemicals are:
-compounds in
feltilizers
-compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
-arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies,
depending on how often you do this type of work. To
redoce your exposure, work in a weil-ventilated area
and with approved safety equipment, such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out micro-
scopic particles.
ASSEMBLY
PACKING LIST
Hedge Trimmer - Blade Cover - Instruction Manual
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Telescopic Pole with pivoting power head.
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WARNING. Do not connect to power supply until
assembly is complete. Failure to comply could
result
In accidental starting and possible serious
personal injury.
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WARNING: If anv parts are damaaed or missina
do
not
operale this product until the partcare replaced: Failure
to heed this
warninn could result in serious ~ersonal
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injury.
UNPACKING
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listca in the ~acklnfl
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list are included.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and
satisfactorili operated the prod~ct.
If any palts are damaged or missing, please
call
1-800-313-51
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for assistance.
Connecting Hand-held Hedge Trimmer or Pole Hedge Trimmer
1.
Push the release latch backwards located on the
top of the trigger housing and slide the housing
downwards.
2.
Connect the trigger housing with the telescope
pole
or
directly with the motor housing. The release
latch should snap in and lock both parts securely
together.
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OPERATING
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OPERATION: POLE HEDGE TRIMMER
OwARNING: Read and understand this
owners manual before operating Hedge Trimmer.
Make certain you read and understand ail Safety
Warnings of this manual. Improper use of this
Hedge Trimmer can
result in severe injury or
death from flre, electric shock, or body contact
with moving parts.
Pivoting the Power Head
The Pole Hedae Trimmer is
eauipped with a power
head that
pivois. The power heab'has a spring-loaded
button that
allows it to be locked into six positions
within its
150
-degree rotation. Before connecting the
3.
Release the round button. It should
Pole Trimmer to the electrical supply, make sure the
snap back into its seated position. If it does
not, rotate the power head back and forth
power head is locked into position. Do this by trying to
until
the
button
back
into
its
rotate the power head in either direction. The power
seated position. The power head is now
head should be locked in position and should not
locked into position and ready for use.
rotate. To pivot the power head,
follow the instructions
below.
1.
Push the round button located on
the side of the pivot bracket. The button
is spring-loaded, so you
will feel some
Adjustable Angles
resistance.
2
Grasp the power head motor housing and
6
Positions90 increments
150 Cutting Rotation
rotate the
power head to the preferred
position.
OPERATING
ADJUSTING TELESCOPIC POLE
AWARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this type
of product to make you careiess. Remember that a
Disconnect the pole trimmer from the power supply.
careless fraction of a second is
sufficient
to inflict
Rotate the collar counterclockwise to loosen.
serious injury.
Push poles towards each other to shorten the pole or
pull away from each to lengthen the pole.
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Extend the pole only to the length required to
reach the cut hedges or shrubs.
1.
EXTENSION CORD -Always keep extension cord
behind trimmer and awav from the
trimming o~eration
When the desired length is achieved, rotate the collar
clockwise to secure.
STARTING THE TRIMMER
The Trigger housing has a
iock- off button located
at the left side handle. This safety feature locks the
trigger in the OFF position, preventing accidental
starting of the Pole Trimmer.
Push the lock- off button
(1)
in with your thumb and
then squeeze the switch trigger
(2)
with your
fingers. (Once the tool is running, you can release
the lock- off button.) To turn the tool OFF, release
the trigger.
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CAUTION: Blade coasts after turned off.
Do not use under wet condition.
Do not use with damaged extension cord.
Do not unplug or store with switch locked on.
n.ARNING: To guard against injury. Observe the
follow~ng:
Read instruction manual before using, save
instruction manual.
Keep hands away from blade.
Keep hands on handles. Don't overreach.
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Never drape it over a hebge being trimmed. lfyou cut
or damage the card, unplug it at the
electrical outlet
immediately, before
Inspecting or repairing card.
You may also place the extension cord
in
the cord
retainer.Form a loop in extension cord and push
the loop through the hole in the rear handle.
Position the loop over the cord retainer and
pull
back to secure. Connect power cord of unit to
extension cord.
2.
WORKING POSiTION- Maintain proper footing and
balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles.
non-skid footwear and rubber gloves
wnen trimming.
Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the tooi
ON. Always hold the trimmer with right hand on the
switch handle and
left hand on the front handle or
telescopic pole if using as a pole trimmer. Never hold
the
tooi by the blade guard.
USING THE POLE HEDGE TRIMMER
To use the Pole Hedge Trimmer for trimming tall,
hard-to-reach hedges or shrubs, hold the Trimmer at
the positions shown. Pivot the power
head to several
different positions to shape or sculpt shrubs or hedges.
To use the Pole Trimmer for trimming smaller
hedges or shrubs, hold the Pole Trimmer at the
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS-
positions as shown.
Handheld Hedge Trimmer
LEVEL HEDGES - To obtain exceptionally level
hedges, a piece of string can be stretched along
the length of the hedge as a guide.
TRIMMING NEW GROWTH -Awide,sweeping
motion, feeding the blade teeth through the twigs is
most effective. A siight downward
tilt of the blade,
To use the Pole Trimmer for trimming the
in the direction of motion gives the best cutting.
bottoms and
sldes of hedges and shrubs, hold
the Pole Trimmer at the positions as shown.
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CAUTION: Do not use the
18
inch trimmer for cutting
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stems greater than
314".
Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery
found around houses and buildings.
SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES
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Begin at the bottom
and sweep up.
To use the
Pole Trimmer for trimming low- lying
foliage or ground cover, hold the Pole Trimmer
at the position as shown.
Do not force
theTrimmer through dense growth.
A
siight back and forth sawing action may ease
tha cutting of iarger, more danse
growth. if the
Trimmer begins to slow down, reduce the rate of
speed at which you are trying to cut. If the
Trimmer becomes jammed, immediately turn
Trimmer off. Disconnect Trimmer from the power
supply and remove the jammed debris from the
cutter blades.
Do not try to cut branches larger than
314
inch in
diameter.
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MAINTENANCE
If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage.
If
the blade Is bent, housing cracked, or handles bro~en
or if you see any other condition that may affect the
trlmmer's operation, call our customer seivice help
line at
1-800-313-5111
for assistance.
CAUTION: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
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~etroleum based aroducls, aenetratina oils, etc.. come
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/n contact with piastic parts. They contain chemicals
that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
Make sure the cord is unpluged from electrical outlet,
then use only mild soap and a damp
cloth to clean the
tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool
Into a liquld.
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IMPORTANT: TO assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY,
repairs,rnaintenance and adjustment
should be performed by a qualified individual using
identical replacement parts only.
The
cutting blades are made from high quality.
nardenea steel and
wilh normal usago. thoy will not
require
resnarpenlng. Hov~ever,
if
YOU
accldentallv hit a
wiie fence, stones, glass or other hard object;, you
may put a nick in
tne olade.There is no need to remove
thls
nlck as long as it does not interfere with the
movement of the
blade. If it does interfere, make
sure the
~n:t is detached from power supp y and use a fine
toothed file or sharpenmy stone to remove the nick.
Ferliluers and other garden chemicals contain agents
which greatly acceleratethe corrosion of metals Do not
store the
tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemioals.
LUBRICATE BLADES - Stop the unit and disconnect
the power cord. Then remove any debris on blades.
Apply a light machine
oil along the edge of the top
and bottom straps. Make sure handles remain clean
and dry.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
-Unit does not run
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Extension cord not connected
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Check extension cord is fully
to the plug
connected to tool
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Cord not connected to power
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Check extension cord
is
fully
source
connected to a live receptacle
-Trigger switch not fully operated
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Check that safety lock off button
is fully
depressed
prior to moving
trigger
-Slow running, noisy
or hot blades
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Dry,
corroded blades
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Blades or blade support bent
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Bent or damaged teeth
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Loose blade bolts
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Lubricate blades
-Straighten blade or blade
support
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Straighten teeth
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Tighten blade' bolts
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Model
#
PHT10118
Item
UCVPH41018
Input..
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,120
V,
60 Hz,
2.8
Amps Maximum Cut.
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314in.
Speed
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,3200
Strokes per Min.
Weight.
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.9.81b
Blade Length.
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18 in.
-Aluminum Blade Suppon -Semi Transparent Guard - Rubber Over Molded Handle - Hardened Steel Blades
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CORDED ELECTRIC MODELS
This
product is manufactured for The Great States Corporation/American Lawn Mower Company. The
Great States
CorporationIArnerican Lawn Mower Company, Shelbyville, Indiana, has been making lawn
mowers for
over100 years and
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warrants to the original owner that each new produof and sewice pad
is
free
from defects
in
material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any
defective product or part from the original date of purchase for two
(2)
years except for the conditions and
circumstances listed below. Proof of purchase (original dated sales receipt) must accompany all
warranty claims.
THIS
WARRANTY
IS
NOT
TRANSFERABLE
AND
DOES
NOT
COVER:
Products soid damaged or incomplete, sold "as is",
Expendable items
tliat become worn during normal
sold reconditioned, or used as rental equipment.
use.
Delivery, installation, or normal adjustments explained
Cosmetic defects that do not interfere with tool
in the operator's manual.
fundionality.
Freight costs from customer to vendor.
Damage or
liability caused by shipping, improper
handling, improper installation, incorrect voltage or
improper wiring, improper maintenance, improper
Repair and transportation costs of products or parts
modification, or the use of accessories
andlor
determined not
to
be
defective.
attachments not specifically recommended.
ANY INCIDENTAL. INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or
LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT
negligence.or the failure to install, operate, maintain, or
FROM ANY DEFECT, FAILURE, OR MALFUNCTION
store the product according to the instructions in the
OF THE
PRODUCT.Some states do not allow the exclu
operator's manual.
-sion or limitation on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Damage caused by cold, heat, rain, excessive
humidity, corrosive environments and materials, or
ANY NON-RESIDENTIAL USE OR COMMERCIAL
other contaminants.
USE
VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES.
EAR
The
Clem
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ChOIO$
The
Great States Corporation
American
Lawn
Mower
Company
830 Webeter Street
Shelbyville,
IN
46176
Phone
1-800-31
3-51
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