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Ensures operator is fit for duty, free from substances, and not fatigued for safe operation.
Guidelines for appropriate protective apparel, including gloves, sturdy clothing, and footwear for safety.
Information regarding the power tool itself, including its components and general safety considerations.
Safe procedures for carrying and transporting, including blade protection and securing the unit.
Information on correct fuel mixture, safe gasoline handling, and proper fueling steps.
Instructions for attaching, tightening, and checking fuel caps to prevent spillage and fire risks.
Ensuring tool condition, control functionality, and clean, dry handles before starting.
Safe starting steps, including location, footing, and avoiding improper starting methods.
Ensuring correct idle speed to prevent cutting tool movement for enhanced safety.
Proper grip, hand placement, and body posture for safe operation, avoiding one-handed use.
Operating outdoors in well-ventilated areas, good visibility, and safe, stable terrain.
Avoid control modification, manage engine speed, and use emergency stop promptly.
Check hedge area for foreign objects like stones, wire, or metal to prevent blade damage.
Avoid unseen areas, check hedge sides, and exercise caution on slopes or uneven ground.
Power tool is not insulated; avoid operating near electrical wires or cables to prevent shock.
Stop engine and blades before cleaning; regularly check blades for debris or damage.
Gearbox heats up during operation; avoid touching to prevent potential burn injuries.
Muffler and engine parts remain hot; avoid touching to prevent burns.
Keep muffler area clean, cool on non-combustible surfaces, and do not modify muffler.
Clean machine, spray blades with solvent, and briefly run engine to distribute solvent.
Use genuine parts, follow instructions, stop engine before work, and wear gloves for blade handling.
Designed for cutting hedges and shrubs with thicker stems and branches.
Designed for shaping and trimming hedges with thinner branches.
Observe country-specific or municipal rules and regulations for hedge cutting activities.
Cut thick branches first, trim sides before top; compost cuttings instead of discarding.
Swing the cutting blade upwards in an arc along the hedge, lowering the nose.
Hold cutter bar at a 0°-10° angle while swinging the hedge trimmer horizontally.
Regular cleaning and visual inspection for condition and leaks.
Check control handle operation and clean/replace air filters as needed.
Inspect fuel tank, pickup body, and carburetor for proper function and adjustments.
Check spark plug condition/gap, clean cooling inlets, and service spark arresting screen.
Retighten accessible screws and check antivibration elements for wear.
Clean, sharpen, inspect, and replace cutting blades as required for optimal performance.
Check/replenish gearbox lubrication and replace safety labels if damaged.
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