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English / USA
HL
!Warning!
Inhalation of certain 
dusts, especially organic 
dusts such as mold or 
pollen, can cause 
susceptible persons to 
have an allergic or 
asthmatic reaction. Substantial or 
repeated inhalation of dust and other 
airborne contaminants, in particular 
those with a smaller particle size, may 
cause respiratory or other illnesses. 
Control dust at the source where 
possible. Use good work practices, such 
as operating the unit so that the wind or 
operating process directs any dust 
raised by the power tool away from the 
operator. Follow the recommendations 
of EPA/OSHA/NIOSH and occupational 
and trade associations with respect to 
dust (“particulate matter”). When the 
inhalation of dust cannot be substantially 
controlled, i.e., kept at or near the 
ambient (background) level, the 
operator and any bystanders should 
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH/
MSHA for the type of dust encountered.
Operating instructions
!Warning!
Do not operate your power tool using the 
starting throttle lock, as you do not have 
control of the engine speed.
In the event of an emergency, switch off 
the engine immediately – move the slide 
control / stop switch to 0 or STOP.
See section of your power tool 
instruction manual on the proper use of 
the slide control.
!Warning
The cutter blades continue to move for a 
short period after the throttle trigger is 
released (flywheel effect).
Accelerating the engine while the blades 
are blocked increases the load and will 
cause the clutch to slip continuously. 
This may result in overheating and 
damage to important components (e.g. 
clutch, polymer housing components) – 
which can then increase the risk of injury 
from the blades moving while the engine 
is idling.
!Warning!
On units with an adjustable cutter bar: To 
reduce the risk of injury, never touch the 
blades while making adjustments.
The power tool 
has a large range. 
In order to reduce 
the risk of personal 
or even fatal injury 
to bystanders from 
falling objects or inadvertent contact with 
the moving cutter blades of your power 
tool always keep bystanders at least 
50 feet (15m) away when the power tool 
is running.
Stop the engine and cutting tool 
immediately if you are approached.
!Warning!
Before you start work, examine the 
hedge area for stones, fence wire, metal 
or other solid objects which could 
damage the cutter blades.
Take particular care when cutting 
hedges next to or against wire fences. 
Do not touch the wire with the cutting 
blades. When working close to the 
ground, make sure that no sand, grit or 
stones get between the cutter blades.
15m (50ft)