EarthWise HT10022 User manual

o ERATOR' MANUAL
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Your hedge trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of
and operator safety. Properly cared for, itwill give you years of rugged, trouble~free performance.
Thank you for your purchase.
REFERENCE
MANUAL

WARNINGS-L
IMPORTANT
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and under-
stands all safety instructions and other information contained in
this manual.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during
use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
GENERAL
DON'T ABUSE CORD -Nevercarry hedge trimmer by cord or yank itto
disconnectfrom receptacle. Keep cord from heat,
oU, and Sharp edges.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY -All visitors, children and pets should stay at a
safe distance from the work area.
DRESS PROPERLY -Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair. They can be caught in moving parts. Use
of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working
outdoors.
USE SAFETY GLASSES
-Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles
that are marked tocomply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this
product. Use face ordust mask
if operation is dusty.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be
provided
on the circuit (s) or cutlet (s) to be used for the hedge trimmer.
Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection
and may be used.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE -
Do 110t use appliance for any job except that for
which it is intended.
EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is
in good condition.
When using an extension cord be sure
it is heavy enough to canty the cur-
rent your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop
in line lIoltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following Iable
shows the correct size to use depending
on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
VoUs Total Length of cord in Feet
120V 0,25 26,50 51-100 101-150
240V
0--60
51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not More American wire Gage
Than Than
0 -6 18 16 16
14
6 -
10 18
16 14 12
10 12 16 16
14
12
',2 16 14 12 Not Recommenced
DOUBLE INSULATION Double Insulation is a concept in safety in electric
power tools, which eliminates the need for the usua! three-wire grounded
power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal
motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not
need to be grounded.
NOTE: The double insulated system is intended to protect the userfrom
shock resulting from a break in the tool's internal insulation. Observe all
normal safety precautions to alloid electrical shcck.
Save these instructions and reviewfrequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce risk
of TIre, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS
It is possible to lie the extension cord and power cord in
a knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected
during use. Make the knot as shown, then connectthe
plug end
of the power cord into the receptacle end of
the extension cord. This method can also be used to lie
two extension cords together.
WARNING: Use outdoorextension cords marked SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOWA. These cords are rated for outdoor
use and reduce tile risk
of electric shock.
DISCONNECT HEDGE TRIMMER from the power supply when not
in use or
when servicing or cleaning.
Do not leave unattended.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS -Don't use trimmer
in rain, damp or
wet locations. Do notoperate trimmer
in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.
Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING -Don't
canty in hedge trimmer
with finger
on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging
DANGER: Risk
of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on
handles when power is on.
DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when
blades are Make sure trimmer switch is offwhen clearing jammed
material from Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades orcutting
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 0\' injury atthe rate for which
it was designed.
STAY ALERT -Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not
operate hedge trimmer when you are tired
or underthe influence of
drugs, alcohol or medications.
STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER INDOORS -When not
in use, hedge trim-
mershould be stored indoors
in a dry 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 to reduce
the risk of injury. Inspect extension cord
periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.

GENERAL
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the hedge trimmer, a
guard
or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to deter-
mine that
it will operate properly and perform its intended function, Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other condition that
may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this
manual.
LIGHTING Only operate trimmer in daylight
or good artificial light.
DON'T OVERREACH Keep properfooting and balance
at all times.
! WARNING: Do Not use the hedge trimmer with any type of accessory or
attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
POLARIZED PLUGS -To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment
has a plug (one blade is wider than the other). This equipment
must
be with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord. Polarized
connections will fit together only one way. Make sure that the receptacle end
of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths, Ifthe plug does
not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug,
If it still does not fit, ob-
tain a suitable extension cord.
If the extension cord does not fit fully into the
outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change
the tool plug or extension oord in any way.
WARNING:
Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to
the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm,
Some examples of these chemicals are:
-compounds in fertilizers
-compounds in itlSecticides, herbicides and pesticides
-arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safetyequip-
ment such
as dust masksthat are specially designed to filter out microscopiC
particles.
PACKING LIST
Hedge Trimmer Blade Cover-Instruction Manual
WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible
personal injury.
_L WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product
until the parts are replaced. Failure
to heed this warning oould result in
serious personal injury.
UNPACKING
This product requires no assembly.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure
that all items listed in the packing 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
satisfactorily operated
the product
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-313-5111
for assistance.
TO TURN THE TOOL ON
Push the lock button
in with your thumb and then squeeze the trigger with
your fingers. (Once the tool is running, you can release the lock button), To
turn the tool OFF, release
the t'igger.
CAUTION: Blade ooasts afterturned off,
Do
not use under wet conditions.
Do not usewith damaged extension cord.
Do
not unplug or store with switch locked on.
WARNING: To guard against injury, observe the following:
Read instruction manual before using, save instruction manual.
Keep hands away from blades.
Keep hands on handles, Don't overreach.
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity vmh this type
of product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to
inflict serious injury.
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
1, EXTENSION CORD -Always keep extension cord behind trimmer and
away from the trimming operation, Never drape it over a hedge being
trimmed,
If you cut or damage the oord, unplug it at the electrical outlet
immediately, before inspecting
or repairing cord, You may also place the
extension cord in the holder. FOflll a loop
in extension cord and push the
throllgh the hole in the rear handle. Position the loop over the cord
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 fool\,vear and rubber gloves when
trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the tool ON. Always
hold the trimmer, as shown with right hand on the switch handle and left
hand
on the ball handle. Never hold the tool by the blade guard. Keep unit
belowwaist level.

TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
3. LEVEL HEDGES - To obtain exceptionally level hedges, a piece of string
CAUTION: Do not use the 22 inch trimmer for cutting stems greater than
can
be stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.
5/8' and do not use the 24 inch trimmer for cutting stems greaterthan 3/4".
Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and
buildings.
5. SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES -Begin at the bottom and sweep up.
4. TRIMMING NEW GRO\;IlrH -A sweeping motion, feeding the
blade teeth through the twigs is most A slight downward lilt of the
blade, in
the direction of motion gives the best cutting.
If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent,
housing cracked,
or handles broken or ifyou see any other condition that
may affect
the trimmer's operation, contact your local Authorized Service
Center for repairs before putting it back into use.
CAUTION:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based
products, penetrating oils, etc"
come in contact with plastiC parts. They
contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
Make sure the cord is detached from the unit, then use only mild soap and a
damp cloth to clean the 1001. Never let any liquid get inside the iool; never
Immerse any part of the tool into a liqUid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABiliTY, repairs,
maintenance
and adjustment should be performed by an authorized
service center
or other service organization, always using
identical replacement
The cutting blades
are made from high quality, hardened steel and with normal
usage, they will not require resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a
wire fence, stones, glass or other hard objects,
you may put a nick in the blade.
There is no need to remove this nick as long
as it does not interfere with the
movement of the blade. If it does interfere, make sure the unit is detached from
the battery and use a fine toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
the corrosion of metals Do not store the tool on or adjacent to
or
chemicals.
LUBRICATE BLADES-Stop the unit and remove
the battery pack. 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 Extension cord not connected
to the plug
" Cord not connected
to power source
-Lock off notfully operated
-Check extension cord is fully connected
to tool
-Check extension cord is fully connected
to a live receptacle
-Check that lock
off is fully forward prior to moving trigger
-
Slow running, noisy or hot blades -Dry, corroded blades
-Blades
or blade support bent
-
Bent or damaged teeth
-Loose blade bolts
-Lubricate blades
Str"'nht~,n blade or blade support
~t",inr,I""n teeth
blade bolts
CALL US FIRST !!
Call us first with questions about operating or maintaining your hedge
trimmer at 1,800.313.5111 between 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Eastern
Standard or send smalls to [email protected].

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HT10022 HT10024
Input. .
........... 120 V, 60 Hz, 2.8 Amps Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 120 V, 60 Hz, 3.8 Amps
Speed.
. ... 3500 Strokes per Min. Speed . . . 3500 Strokes per Min.
Blade Length
.. .. 22in.
Blade Length
..
. 24in.
Maximum Cut.
518 in. Maximum Cut.
. ........ 314 in.
Weight .• 6.2Ib Weight. . 6.61b
-Aluminum Blade Support -Semi Transparent Guard -Rubber OVer Molded Handle -Hardened Steel Blades
REAR HANDLE
LOCK-OFF
BUTTON
FRONT HANDLE
10022
LOCK-OFF REAR HANDLE
BUTTON~
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FRONT HANDLE

WARRANTY
liMITED WARRANTY FOR CORDED ELECTRIC MODELS
This product is manufactured for The Great States Corporation/American Lawn Mower Company. The Great States Corporation/American
Lawn Mower Company, Shelbyville, Indiana, has been making lawn mowers for over 100 years and
it warrants to the original owner that
each newproduct and service part is free from defects
in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace underthis warranty any
defective product
or part from the original date of purchase for one (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 sold damaged or incomplete, sold 'as ,s', sold recondit,oned. or Expendable items that become WOm during nOm1al use.
used as rental equipment
CosmetiC defects that do not interfere with tool functionality.
Delivery, instaflation, or normal adjustments explained in the operator's
manual. Freight costs from cuslomer to vendor.
Damage
or liability caused by shipping, Improper handling, ImproperInslal-
lation. incorrect voltage or improperwiring. improper maintenance. Improper Repair and transportation costs
of products or parts delem1ined notto be
modification, or
Ihe use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically defective,
recommended.
ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE,
Repairs necessary because
of operator abuse or orthe failure
OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT, FAILURE, OR
to install, operate, maintain, or store the product the ins!rue- MALFUNCTION OF
THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allowthe exclu-
tions in the operator's manual. sion
or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limliations may no! apply to you.
Damege caused
by cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity. corrosive environ- ANY NON,RESIDENTIAL USE
OR COMMERCIAL USE VOIDS ALL
ments and materials, or athercontaminants WARRANTIES,
The Great States Corporation
American Lawn Mower Company
830 Webster Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Phone [phone]
www.reelin.com/earthwise
In a continued commitment to Improve quality, the Manufacturer reserves the nght
to make componentchanges
or design changes when necessary,