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Extension leads longer than 30 m will reduce the perfor-
mance of the machine.
6. Instructions for use of the equipment
Do not use the trimmer in rain or for cutting wet hedges!
Check the hedge trimmer flex and its connections
before each and every use for visible signs of damage
(disconnect the power plug)! Do not use a faulty flex.
Gloves:
Protective gloves must be worn when using the hedge
trimmer.
7. Switching on/off
The hedge trimmer is switched on by concurrently pushing
the rear switch lever and the shackle-type switch at the
front handle (Fig. 4). To switch the device off let go of
the two switches.
8. Maintenance
Always disconnect the plug from the power socket
before commencing any work on the machine.
Important: Always clean and oil the blades after prolonged
use of the hedge trimmer. This will greatly affect the life of
the equipment. Damaged cutting units must be properly
repaired immediately.
Oiling of the blades should ideally be carried out using
an environmentally friendly lubricant (Fig. 5).
Sharpening of the blades
The blades generally do not need servicing and do not
require resharpening if used correctly.
Changing the blades
Only correct installation of the blades will guarantee prob-
lem-free operation and function of the above mentioned
safety feature of the blades. Changing of the blades should
therefore only be carried out at a specialist workshop.
9. Holding the hedge trimmer when in use
(Fig. 6)
This equipment will enable you to cut or trim bushes and
hedges easily and comfortably.
Trimming of hedges
- Young shoots are best cut in a scythe movement.
- Older and stronger hedges are best cut in a sawing
movement.
- Branches, which are too thick for the hedge trimmer,
should be cut with a saw.
- Sides of hedges should be cut upwards in a taper.
In order to achieve an even height
- Fix a guide line at the required height.
- Cut evenly over this guide line.
10. Optimum safety
The 5 special features two-hand safety switch, quick
blade stop, protective cover, blade safety rail and impact
protector are fitted to provide the hedge trimmer with
optimum safety features.
Attention!
If you find out that safety functions, such as the
2-switch mechanism or the safety stop, are not
functioning while working with the hedge shears,
immediately cease working and take the machine
to a specialised shop for repairing.
Two-hand safety switch (Fig. 4)
To switch on and to run the hedge trimmer you need both
hands: The switching bar in the rear handle as well as the
switch in the front handle must be de-pressed. As soon
as one of the switches is released, the trimmer blades will
stop immediately.
Quick blade stop
In order to avoid injuries through cuts, the blade will stop in
max. 0.5 sec. when one of the two switches is released.
Blade safety rail (Fig. 7)
The cutting blade set back from the blade housing
reduces the risk of injuries due to unintentional body
contact. As soon as the hedge trimmer is switched off,
the sharp cutting blades will stop immediately.
Impact protector (Fig. 1)
The extended guide rail prevents unpleasant shocks
(blade recoil) being transmitted to the operator due to
impact with solid objects (wall, ground etc.).
Gear protection feature
If solid objects are caught in the cutting blade and jam the
motor, switch off the machine at once, disconnect the
power plug from the power socket, remove the object and
continue with the work.
The equipment is also fitted with an overload cut-out,
which protects the gears against mechanical damage in
the event of blade jams.
11. Storing the trimmer after use
The hedge shears must be stored such that there is
no danger of injuries being caused to persons by
the cutting blades!
Important note: The shearing blades should be cleaned
after each use.(see also Section
8. Maintenance).This
will considerably increase the service life of the device.
Please use a lubricator that is not harmful to the environ-
ment , e. g. our service spray. Then put the shears in
their case with the cutting blades first.
12.Environmental protection
If your hedge shears should one day have been used in
such an intensive way that they must be replaced or if you
do not use them any longer please do not forget about
the protection of our environment. Electric devices,
their accessories and packaging must not be disposed of
over the usual household rubbish, but should be subject
to environmentally friendly recycling processes in
accordance with the appropriate local regulations.
13. Repair service
Repairs to electric power tools should only be carried out by
specialist electrical personnel.