Using your power hedge trimmer
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6. Using your power hedge trimmer
Before using your hedge trimmer, familiarise
yourself with the operating and maintenance
instructions, in particular regarding the cutter
(chapter 7.1) and gear lubrication (chapter 7.3 /
chapter 4.3).
6.1 Scope of Application
Only use the motorised hedge trimmer to trim
hedges, shrubs and bushes.
Never use the hedge trimmer for any other
purpose.
The maximum thickness of twigs and branches,
which can be cut by this hedge trimmer, depends
on the type of wood, its age, its moisture content
and density.
Thicker twigs and branches can be trimmed to the
required length with pruning shears before cutting
with the hedge trimmer.
6.2 Correct operation of your power hedge
trimmer
Observe all safety regulations when using this
power tool.
Ergonomic handle position
To hold the rear handle ergonomically, press the
locking lever (2) when the engine is switched off
to adjust and turn the rear handle to the required
position. The rear handle may be positioned in any
one of seven different positions. Ensure that the
handle is surely locked into place before
recommencing work.
In every position the handle is angled
approximately 15° towards the cutting axis. This
ensures that the device can be used directly on
the hedge and can still be held at a short distance
from the hedge
Always hold the hedge trimmer carefully with both
hands and firmly grip the handle with your thumbs.
Hold the rear handle (1) with your right hand and
the front handle (12) with your left hand.
Approach the hedge with the power tool in the idle
setting and press the throttle before using the
cutter. Never raise the engine speed without load.
Always commence trimming with the cutters
moving. Do not "stab" into the hedge with the tip of
the cutter.
Never operate in the slipping range of the clutch.
Damage through overload or overheating is
excluded from our warranty.
Take particular care when working near wire
fences and never touch the wire with the cutter.
Switch off the engine immediately the tool behaves
in an unusual way or if cuttings have become
entangled in the blade. Wait until the blade has
stopped. When the engine is switched off,
remove the entangled cuttings, undergrowth etc.
Before starting up the tool again, check the entire
power tool for safety.
Trimming procedures
Cut the hedge in several stages, if the hedge
needs to be cut back a great deal. Between the
passes, cut back thicker branches and twigs with
pruning shears.
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