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choke lever to move to position
The device begins idling.
Allow the device to warm up
briefly.
7. To mow/cut/saw, keep the throttle lock
(36) pressed down and operate the
throttle lever (7).
8. To switch off the engine, move the
STOP switch (35) forward.
Warm start:
3. Leave the choke lever (64) in its present
position
.
4. Firmly hold the device with one hand
on the upper tubular shaft (5). With the
other hand, pull on the starter handle
(63) of the starter cable quickly several
times in succession until the engine
starts.
The device is now idling.
Caution! Do not pull the starter ca-
ble out too far - Danger of break-
age!
5. To switch off the engine, move the
STOP switch (35) forward.
If the engine has not started after
two attempts, try a warm start with-
out the choke in the warm start position. If
this is not successful, follow the instructions
in the "Troubleshooting" section.
Safe working
• Do not use the device when you are
standing on a ladder or a surface that
is not stable.
• Do not be tempted to make cuts that
you have not carefully considered. This
could endanger yourself or others.
• Children must be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the device.
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• Change your working position regularly.
.
Prolonged use of the device can lead to
blood circulation disorders in the hands
caused by vibration (Raynaud's syn-
drome). You can however extend your
machine use time by wearing appropri-
ate gloves or by taking regular breaks.
Please ensure that if you are susceptible
to poor circulation, low outside temper-
atures or strong gripping forces while
working, this may reduce the length of
time for which you are able to work.
• While using the pruner/hedge trimmer,
pay attention to the specified working
angle of max. 60°
ensure that you work safely with the
device.
• Always stand on the slope above or to
the side of the branch to be sawn.
• Hold the device as close as possible
to your body. This will ensure the best
balance.
Working with the hedge
trimmer
While cutting, make sure that you
do not touch any objects, such as
wire fences or plant supports. This can
cause damage to the cutter bar.
• To avoid eye injuries, always wear
safety goggles while working with the
hedge trimmer.
• Always hold the device tightly with
both hands, with one hand on the rear
handle and the other hand on the front
round handle (
Your thumb and fingers must tightly
clasp the handles.
• Check the shoulder strap (
comfortable positioning which facili-
tates holding the hedge trimmer.
in order to
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