Instruction Manual

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English 10 Operating the Hedge Trimmer
10.1 Holding and Controlling the Hedge Trimmer
► Hold the hedge trimmer with one hand on the control
handle – wrap your thumb around the control handle.
► Hold the hedge trimmer with the other hand on the loop
handle – wrap your thumb around the loop handle.
10.2 Cutting
► Use lopping shears or a chainsaw to cut out thick
branches first.
► Swing the hedge trimmer from the bottom upwards in an
arc while making the cut.
► Lower the nose of the hedge trimmer without cutting.
► Walk slowly and steadily forwards.
► Swing the hedge trimmer from the bottom upwards in an
arc while making the cut.
► Cut the other side of the hedge in the same way.
► Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10° to the top
of the hedge.
► Swing the hedge trimmer horizontally and in an arc while
making the cut.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting
blades.
11.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the activation
key.
► Clean the hedge trimmer.
► Clean the cutting blades.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
12.1 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the activation
key.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely covers the
cutting blades.
► Carry the hedge trimmer by the loop handle with the
cutting blades behind you.
► Transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle: Secure the
hedge trimmer to prevent turnover and movement.
► If the hedge trimmer has to be packed: Observe the
following points when packing the hedge trimmer:
– Packaging or transport box must be non-conductive.
– Make sure the hedge trimmer cannot shift inside the
packaging or transport box.
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11 After Finishing Work
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