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• Before each use, check the hedge trim-
mer for obvious defects such as loose,
worn or damaged parts. Check the se-
cure seating of the bolts in the cutter bar.
• Do not use the unit if the blades are
blunt or worn. This will overstress the
motor and gearbox of the machine.
• Check coverings and safety devices for
damage and correct seating. Replace
these where necessary.
• Keep the ventilation slots and motor
housing of the device clean. Use a
damp cloth or a brush to do this. Do
not wash down the equipment with wa-
ter, or submerge it in water.
• Do not use any cleaning agents or
solvents. These could cause irreparable
damage to the equipment. Chemical
substances can attack the plastic parts
of the equipment.
• Clean the cutter bar carefully after
each use.
Wipe it off with an
oily cloth or spray it
with a metal protec-
tive spray.
• Keep the hedge trim-
mer dry and covered with the blade
protection supplied and out of reach of
children.
• The gears is maintenance free
Storage
• Keep the trimmer in the blade guard
supplied, in a dry place and out of
reach of children. Store the appliance
in horizontal position or secured
against toppling over.
• Hang up the advice on the handle for
adjusting the blade beam (
5) for
storage.
Transport
Never transport your appli-
ance while the appliance is
turned on! Risk of injury!
• For transport, always use the blade
guard (
22).
• Always carry the appliance with both
hands, with one hand on the back
handle and the other hand on the front
round handle (
13).
Waste Disposal
and Environmental
Protection
Be environmentally friendly. Return the
tool, accessories and packaging to a recy-
cling centre when you have nished with
them.
Electrical machines do not belong
in domestic waste.
Take the equipment to a waste disposal
site. The plastic and metal parts that are
used can be separated out into pure
grade, which allows recycling. Ask our
Service Centre for details.