Product Handling - YATO YT-82834 Manual Original

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During the work, the tool may be held with insulated handles, since cutting blade may be in contact with a hidden cable. Cutting
blade being in contact with a live wire can make that also metal parts of the tool will be exposed to voltage which may cause an
electric shock of the operator.

PRODUCT HANDLING

Trimmer preparation to work
Note! Prior to any assembly and adjustment operations disconnect the trimmer from power supply. Dismantle the battery from
the socket of power tool!
Before fi rst use mount both parts of the trimmer.
Make sure that blades have been protected by sliding over the guide rail. Lift the clamp lever (II), and then slide the part with a
switch into a clamp of the part with blades. If clips placed on the switch cover are visible in clamp's slot this indicates that the con-
nection may be protected by lowering the clamp lever (II). Make sure the trimmer parts would not disconnect during operation.
Before connecting the trimmer to mains check its technical condition. If any damages are found, it is forbidden to connect the
trimmer to power source before removal of damages.
Adjustment operations
Setting the length of device is possible upon pulling the lock lever (III) and then adjusting the length of the device and clamping the
lock lever. Smooth adjustment of length of the device is possible to the extent restricted by movement limiters.
Behind the front handle there is a clamp that allows attaching the carrying strap, second clip is located on the cover nearby the
switch. Clip of carrying strap should be attached to clamp and clip (IV) so that the clip lock protects the tool against accidental
release during operation.
The strap should be put on in such a way that it leans on one shoulder and then obliquely entangles the operator's chest allowing
attachment of the device at the height of hips (V).
Preparation of work place
Before the start of cutting with the trimmer, properly prepare the work place to minimize the risk of hazards that are associated with
the work with trimmer. Make sure that only authorised persons stay within the area of work place.
Make sure there is good visibility at the place of work, and be particularly careful when working under diffi cult fi eld conditions, e.g.
on a sloped terrain.
It is forbidden to start the work during atmospheric precipitations and in case of high air humidity, e.g. fog.
Put on protective clothing and personal safety equipment.
Avoid cutting wires, young trees and wooden beams.
Take into account that branches that have been cut and plant residues while falling down may rebound or be clogged up between
other branches. Prepare the escape route in case of a risk of falling branches or plant residues. The escape route should be free
from any obstacles also in the course of work. If in the course of work obstacles emerge along the escape route, they should be
removed before re-staring the work.
Due to possibility of work with extension arm, make sure that a trimmer does not get in contact with power, telephone lines etc.
Cutting or hooking such line may result in electric shock.
Adjustment of angle of cutting head (VI)
Trimmer's cutting head is capable of tilting towards the grip handle. This facilitates e.g. forming the upper part of the hedge.
Change of angle of cutting head is possible after pressing both lock buttons at the same time, holding them down and then
changing the angle. The head may be locked in few positions. Make sure that the head was locked in new position, and both lock
buttons returned to stand-by position.
Connecting the tool to power supply (VII)
Plug the battery to mains with contacts inside the tool and upward, until battery latches are tripped. Make sure the battery would
not slip off during operation.
Disconnect the battery by pressing both latches and then slip the battery off from the cover of the device.
Starting the trimmer (VIII)
Remove the cover of trimmer's blades.
Grab the trimmer with your two hands, one hand holding front handle, the other one holding rear handle.
Make sure that blades are not touching any object and the surface.
Press and hold down with your fi nger the switch lock button located at the grip handle.
Press the switch and hold it in this position. Lock button may be released.
Before you start cutting wait till the engine reaches full speed and make sure that blades operate smoothly. In case any suspicious
sounds or vibrations are detected, immediately stop the device by releasing the switch.
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