Instruction Manual

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English 17 During Operation
Generally, battery life will be shorter when operating
continuously at the higher power levels.
17.4 Using the Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel,
including proper eye protection, @ 6.3. Work carefully and
maintain proper control of the hedge trimmer, @ 6.5.2.
WARNING
To avoid serious or fatal injury, avoid contact with the
moving cutting blades. Never hold the material to be cut and
never remove cut material without first releasing the trigger
switch and removing the battery. Release the trigger switch
and remove the battery before clearing jammed material,
@ 6.2.
The hedge trimmer is designed for two-handed operation.
► Before starting work with the hedge trimmer, remove thick
branches with a hand pruning saw, loppers, chain saw or
other appropriate tool.
► Do not cut stems, branches or other vegetation greater
than 1.3 in. (33 mm) in diameter.
Observe all applicable laws, regulations, standards and
ordinances.
Cutting at ground level (HLA 135 only)
► Set the cutting attachment to a suitable angle.
► Move the hedge trimmer back and forth, keeping the
cutting blades parallel to the ground.
► Walk slowly and steadily forwards.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting
blades.
Cutting side of hedge
► If you have to cut at a certain distance from the hedge
(flowerbed): Set the cutting attachment to a suitable angle
(with adjustable cutting attachment only).
► Swing the cutting attachment from the bottom of the hedge
upwards in a controlled arc (see illustration above).
► Lower the nose of the cutting attachment, move along the
hedge and swing the cutting attachment up again in a
controlled arc.
► Cut the other side of the hedge in the same way.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting
blades.
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