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gearbox housing and please push the outer tube 
as far as it will go.
3. Turn the gearbox / cutting attachment so 
that the indexing screw is aligned upright over 
the hole. The cutting attachment is found in 
the reverse position (in the storage / transport 
position).
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1). Blade cover is overlaid
2). Align with hole in outer tube and tighten 
index screw
3). Finally tighten the clamping screw
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1). Place the hand guard in such a way that the 
tip of the cutting attachment is in the recess (if 
the hedge trimmer is in the storage / transport 
position).
2). Tighten the clamping
4. Use an Allen wrench (4 mm) to rst tighten the 
index screw of the gearbox housing and then the 
clamp screw.
5. Align the hand guard in such a way that the tip 
of the cutting attachment lies in the recess. Make 
sure that the cutting attachment is not jammed 
in the recess. Then tighten the screw of the hand 
guard with a screwdriver.
Adjustment of the hedge trimmer with 
articulated arm
Warning!
The knives are very sharp. Do not touch the 
blades with your bare hands. Do not rub the 
blades against your body.
The hedge trimmer with articulated arm must 
not be switched on or used, when the cutting 
attachment is in storage / transport position.
Always wear gloves when working with the 
hedge trimmer.
Lay the hedge trimmer on a level, even surface. 
The engine should be on the tank guard. Make 
sure the blade cover is overlaid.
1. Hold the handle that is directly behind the 
hand guard with your right hand.
Hold the hedge trimmer’s locking lever with your 
left hand, see A 44.
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1. Locking lever
Important! The lock prevents the bolt from being 
accidentally released.
2. Press the unlocking device with your left index 
nger. Press the unlocking device with your left 
thumb. See A 45.
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