Neuton Battery-Powered Hedge Trimmer Installation Manual

Battery-Powered

22" Hedge Trimmer

Safety & Operating Instructions

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NEUTON

Power Equipment

75 Meigs Road
P.O. Box 25
Vergennes, VT 05491

Toll-Free phone: 1-866-NEUTON1 (638-8661)
Fax: [phone]

Website: www.neutonpower.com

E-MAIL: [e-mail]

Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating this Trimmer.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Important Safety Considerations.................................................................................................................................................................................2

Chapter 2: Unpacking the Hedge Trimmer and Charging the Battery Pack .....................................................................................................................4

Chapter 3: Operating Your NEUTON Battery-Powered 22" Hedge Trimmer.....................................................................................................................6

Chapter 4: Maintaining Your NEUTON Battery-Powered 22" Hedge Trimmer.................................................................................................................6

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Your NEUTON Battery-Powered 22" Hedge Trimmer........................................................................................................7

Chapter 6: Parts List, Schematic Diagram, and Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................7

Conventions used in this Manual

This indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not followed, will result in death or serious injury.

This indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

This indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

This information is important in the proper use of your tool. Failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to your tool or property.

Tip: This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of your NEUTON Battery-Powered 22" Hedge Trimmer.

NOTE: This information may be helpful to you in using your Trimmer.

Neuton Inc. reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The
descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional.
Some illustrations may not be applicable to your equipment.

NEUTON Battery-Powered 22" Hedge Trimmer Product Specifications

Motor

Input 18V DC

Controls

ON/OFF One (1) Trigger Switch w/Lock-Off Button
Handles Rubber Molded over the Handles

Trimmer Housing

Material Injected Polypropylene
Weight 6.6 lbs. (including Battery)

Trimming

Blade Length 22 inches
Blade Speed 3,000 Strokes/minute
Maximum diameter cut 1/2 inch

Battery Pack

Voltage 18V DC, 1.7 AH
Battery Pack Charger Included with Trimmer. 18V Charger, plugs into standard electrical outlet
Charge Time 5-6 Hours to recharge
Replacement Easy to snap-in and out of Trimmer housing

Chapter 1: Important Safety Considerations

We want you to enjoy years of safe and productive use from your NEUTON Battery-Powered 22" Hedge Trimmer. We do not want you
injured, so please take a few moments to read the following instructions for safely operating your new Tool.
Take a moment to study the following labels and make a note of their location before you operate the Trimmer. Replace damaged or
missing safety and information labels immediately.

WARNING Label on side of Motor

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Battery Charger WARNING Labe

Battery Pack

WARNING Label

WARNING/DANGER Label on Blades

Protecting Yourself and Those around You

• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the Trimmer and the

activity of trimming. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

• Never allow bystanders, or pets in your work area when operating the Trimmer. Stop the tool if anyone enters the area.

• Only allow responsible individuals who have a thorough understanding of these instructions to operate the Trimmer. Never allow children

to operate the tool.

• If you are ever unsure about an action you are about to take, please do not do it.

Dressing Appropriately

• Always wear protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when using your

NEUTON Battery-Powered 22" Hedge Trimmer to protect your eyes from possible thrown clippings.

• We recommend the use of ear protectors or earplugs rated for at least 20 DBA to protect your hearing.

• Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using the Trimmer. If you have safety shoes, wear them. Do not use the Trimmer while barefoot or

wearing sandals with exposed toes or heels.

• Wear a protective covering to contain long hair and avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which can catch on the Trimmer’s moving parts.

• We recommend wearing long pants and rubber gloves while using this tool. Be sure the gloves fit properly and do not have loose cuffs or

drawstrings.

Preparing to Use Your Trimmer

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the Trimmer and in the manual. Be thoroughly familiar with the control and the proper use

of the Trimmer before starting.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where you will be using the Trimmer, and remove all wire, sticks, and any other foreign objects which could get

caught in the Trimmer Blades.

Operating Your Trimmer Safely

• If the Trimmer jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADES; THEY CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY

DANGEROUS. Safely disconnect the damaged electrical cord or line from its power source. If possible, do so safely. If in doubt, call an

electrician or an electrical contractor for assistance. Failure to heed this DANGER will result in death or serious personal injury.

• This Trimmer can sever body parts! Keep hands and feet away from the Blades and always keep both hands on the Handles when using the

Trimmer.

• Do not use your NEUTON Battery-Powered 22" Hedge Trimmer for any job other than the intended use.

• Avoid unintentional starting - don't carry the NEUTON Battery-Powered 22" Hedge Trimmer with your finger on the ON/OFF Switch.

• Do not put any part of your body near the Trimming Blades when operating. Keep both hands on the Handles.

• Never attempt to move cut material or hold material that you are cutting when the Blades are moving.

• Remove the Battery Pack when inspecting, cleaning, or clearing any jammed material from the Trimmer Blades.

• Never pick up or hold the Trimmer by the cutting Blades.

• Be aware that the cutting Blades coast to a stop after releasing the ON/OFF Trigger; they do not stop immediately.

• Do not operate the Trimmer in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

• Never over reach and keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• Do not force the Trimmer - it will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury when cutting at its own rate.

• Operate only in daylight or in an area well lit by artificial light.

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