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● before cleaning or clearing a blockage
● before leaving the product unattended
● before checking, maintaining, or working on the
product
■ Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy
shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and slow
down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace.
■ Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than
and 28 mm or those obviously too large to feed into the
cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or pruning
saw to trim large stems.
■ Do not operate the product with damaged or excessively
worn blades.
WARNING
If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact, or begins
to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the product and
inspect for damage or identify the cause of the vibration.
Any damage should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service centre.
■ Electrical power should be supplied via a residual
current device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more
than 30 mA.
■ If you need to use an extension cable, ensure that it
is suitable for outdoor use and has a current capacity
sufficient to supply your product. Before every use,
check the extension cable for damage. Always uncoil it
during use because coiled cables can overheat.
■ Before every use, examine the supply cord for damage.
If there are signs of damage, it must be replaced by
a qualified person at an authorised service centre to
avoid a hazard.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The product has an overload protection device that is
activated when overheating or when a current spike occurs,
automatically shutting down power within the product. To
resume operation, release both triggers, clear the blades
of any material, wait three seconds, then resume operation.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■ Stop the product, disconnect from the power supply,
and wind the cable. Allow the product to cool down
before storing or transporting.
■ Clean all foreign materials from the product. Store the
product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that
is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Do not store outdoors.
■ Cover the blade with the blade protector before storing
the product or during transportation.
■ For transportation in vehicles, secure the product
against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons
or damage to the product.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can
cause possible injury, poor performance, and may void
your warranty.
WARNING
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service, bring the product to an
authorised service centre. When servicing, use only
original replacement parts.
WARNING
The blades are sharp. To prevent personal injury,
exercise extreme caution when cleaning, lubricating and
fitting, or removing the blade protector.
■ Switch off the motor, disconnect the product from
the power supply, and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop before conducting any
maintenance or cleaning work.
■ Only make adjustments or repairs that are described in
this manual. For other repairs, contact the authorised
service centre.
■ After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.
■ After each use, clean the debris from the blades with a
stiff brush, and then carefully apply a rust-preventative
lubricant before refitting the blade protector. Use
a recommended rust-preventative lubricant spray
to apply an even distribution and reduce the risk of
personal injury from contact with the blades. For
information about suitable spray product, check with
your local authorised service centre.
■ Lubricate the blades lightly before and after use
if necessary using the above method. (Warranty-
approved lubricants: WD-40, INOX, and RP7).
■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to ensure the product is in safe
working condition. Any part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service
centre.
*WD-40 is a trademark of WD-40 Manufacturing Company.
*INOX is a trademark of Candan Enterprises Pty Ltd.
*RP7 is a trademark of Duluxgroup (Australia) Pty Ltd.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in use and the
operator should pay special attention to avoid the following:
■ injury caused by contact with the blades
– The blade cannot be guarded while cutting. Keep
the blade away from yourself and others. Cover it
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