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HT 440, HT 550
GB
Operation
Caution - Risk of injury!
Use the equipment only after it has been com-
pletely assembled.
Follow the safety instructions when working.
1. Connect the power cable to the mains supply.
2.
Grasp the front hand grip first, then the rear
hand grip.
3. Press the power switches on both hand grips
(
4
) - the machine will start.
4. Keep both switches pressed while working.
5. If one of the switches is released, the hedge
trimmer stops.
Instructions when working
Always cut both sides of the hedge first, then the top.
This will prevent cut leaves and twigs from falling
into an area not yet trimmed
You can use the built-in spirit level to cut along a
straight line (
5
)
Hedges should always be cut in a trapezoid sha-
pe. This prevents the lower twigs from becoming
bare (
8
)
Repairs
Repairs should be carried out only by a specia-
lised repairer, or at one of our AL-KO service cen-
tres
Safety Instructions for operation
Always hold the machine with both hands
Hold the cutting gear away from your body
and clothing
Do not remove cut twigs etc. while the motor is
running
If leaving unattended /
transporting the equipment:
Switch off the machine
Pull out the mains plug
Attach the safety cover
Never hold the machine by the cutting blades
Hold the machine only by the handle
The domestic mains voltage specifications must
match those indicated in the technical data
Do not use any other supply voltage
Always use the special strain relief clamp for the
extension cable
Keep the cable away from the cutting area and
always keep it away from the machine
Assembly
The camera symbol refers to the illustrations
on Page 3.
1. Fasten the handguard to the housing using the
screws supplied (
1
).
2. Feed the extension cable through the strain re-
lied clamp ( 2 / 3).