Attach the shoulder strap
The carrying strap (
equipped with a quick-acting
release mechanism so that
the device can be released
quickly from the carrying
strap in a dangerous situati-
on. To open the push-fit lock (
12a), press the two clamps
(
12b) together.
1. Put on the shoulder strap.
2. Attach the shoulder strap spring clip
(
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13) to the carrying eyelet (
the tubular shank of the device.
3. Set the strap length such that the
spring clip (
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strap (
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12) is roughly at the height of
your hip.
Switching On and Off
Ensure that you are standing in a
ping the hedge trimmer away from
the body. Ensure that the trimmer
is in contact with no other objects
before switching on.
1. To switch on, hold the safety switch
A
(
10) depressed and simultaneously
press the on/off switch (
vice will be run at maximum speed.
2. The equipment will switch off again
when you release on/off switch (
Working with the device
During cutting work, ensure that no
contact is made with objects, e.g.
such as wire fencing or main plant
stems. This may result in damage to
the cutter bar.
12) is
A
13) on the shoulder
A
11). The de-
pleasant position, which makes it easi-
er for you to hold the hedge trimmer.
•
If the blades become jammed with
solid objects, turn the device off im-
mediately, take out the rechargeable
battery, and remove the object.
•
Avoid overstraining the equipment dur-
ing work.
Putting down the device
•
Place the device on the ground with
the motor housing (
9) on
•
The safety cutter bar (
placed on the ground without being
subjected to any pressure.
•
Do not apply any static pressure what-
soever to the safety cutter bar (
Cutting Techniques
branch clippers.
-
•
The double-sided cutter bar enables cut-
ting in both directions or, with a swing-
ing action, from one side to the other.
•
In case of vertical cutting, move the
hedge trimmer uniformly forward or up
and down in an arc movement.
•
In case of horizontal cutting, move
the hedge trimmer in a sickle-shaped
movement to the edge of the hedge, so
that cut branches fall to the ground.
•
In order to achieve long straight lines,
A
11).
the placing of tensioned guiding cords
is recommended.
Cutting Shaped Hedges:
It is recommended that hedges be cut in
a trapezoidal shape, in order to prevent
stripping off of the lower branches. This cor-
responds to the natural plant growth and
allows the hedge to thrive optimally. During
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12) on a
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2
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1) must be
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1).
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