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Scotts Ltd. Cotswold House, 1 Crompton Road, Groundwell, Wiltshire. SN25 5AW
Enquiries: 0344 482 1107
WARNING:
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose
string which can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a risk of serious personal injury.
When operating the hedge trimmer, keep the mains lead behind the trimmer. Never drape it over
the hedge being cut.
Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and
slow down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace or diameter of the branches.
If blades become jammed, stop the motor, allow the blades to stop, and disconnect the plug from
the power source before attempting to remove the obstruction.
If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge level. Decide how high you want the hedge.
Stretch a piece of string along the hedge at the desired height. Trim the hedge just above the guide
line of string. Trim the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at the top. More of the
hedge will be exposed when shaped this way, and it will be more uniform. Take extra care not to cut
or entangle the string in the cutting blades of the trimmer.
Wear gloves when trimming branches, thorny or prickly growth hedges. When trimming new
growth, use a wide sweeping action, so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade. Older
growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest by using a sawing movement.
X. Maintenance and Servicing
-Before carrying out any checks or maintenance operations, disconnect the plug from the electric
power supply.
-Check your machine regularly before starting the work.
-Damaged cutting blades have to be repaired or exchanged by a qualified engineer before working
with the machine.
-After each cutting operation, clean the cutting blade with a soft brush and cloth with lubricating
fluid oil and spray a thin layer of fluid protective oil.
-Always keep the ventilation slots in motor housing clean.
-Never clean or spray a machine with water. Clean the motor housing only with a moist cloth and
never use detergents or solvents! These could ruin the plastic parts of the machine. Finally, dry the
motor housing carefully.
-Store the machine with the supplied protection cover
