Echo HCR 610, Operating Instructions Manual

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sons out of your working area.
4. Keep your power tools in a safe place. Power
tools that are currently not in use should be
stored in a dry place where they are out of reach
of children (high on a shelf or in a locked place).
5. Do not overtax your power tools. They work bet-
ter and safer if used within the stated perform-
ance range.
6. Always disconnect the plug from the mains
socket before carrying out any work on the
equipment, before cleaning and before moving
the equipment.
7. The use of hedge trimmers involves certain
risks. Attention: Danger! Rotating machinery.
8. The hedge trimmer should always be held with
both hands.
9. Before using the equipment clear the working
area of any foreign objects and be aware of
foreign objects during operation of the machine!
If the machine becomes jammed e.g. by thick
branches, switch off and disconnect the ma-
chine from the mains socket before investigating
and rectifying the cause of the jam. Take special
care when switching the machine on again.
10. Check the fl ex and all connections for any visible
faults before using the machine (plug discon-
nected). Do not use a faulty fl ex.
11. Keep the fl ex away from the cutting area.
12. Do not use the trimmer in wet weather and do
not use it to cut wet hedges.Do not wash down
the device with water. Do not use any high-pres-
sure cleaning devices or steam jet devices for
cleaning.
13. Carry the trimmer by the handles provided and
keep hands away from the cutting blades.
14. In line with agricultural Trade Association Regu-
lations only persons over the age of 17 may work
on their own with electric hedge trimmers. Use is
permitted for persons over 16 years if the work is
carried out under the supervision of adults.
15. We would recommend that safety clothing is
worn during the work and that eyes, ears, hair,
hands and feet are fully protected. Protective
gloves should also be worn.
16. Ensure that the motor of your hedge shears can
not be switched on by mistake when you put it
down after work or when you are going to clean
the device. Never forget to unplug the mains
supply!
17. Check the cutting unit regularly for damage and
if damage is discovered, the cutting unit should
be properly repaired.
18. Be aware of your responsibility as user towards
third parties in the working area.
19. The trimmer must be properly checked and serv-
iced. If the blades get damaged they should only
be exchanged in pairs. In the event of damage
from impact, specialist’s inspection is essential.
20. Only use extension cords that are approved for
outdoor use and that are not lighter than rubber
tube cords type H07 RN-F according to DIN/VDE
0282 with a diameter of at least 1.5 mm
2
. They
must be water spray protected. Damaged cables
of this unit are only to be replaced by a service
station designated by the manufacturer as spe-
cial tools are necessary. Equipment which will
be used in different outside locations should be
connected via residual current - operated current
breakers.
21. Do not use the cable for purposes it has not
been designed for. Never carry a power tool at its
cable. Do not pull out the plug from the socket
using the cable. Protect the cable from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
22. Ensure that the equipment is stored safely af-
ter use in such a way that the blade cannot be
touched.
23. When using the equipment, hold it securely with
both hands, stand fi rmly and ensure that you
have suffi cient working space. There should be
no people, animals or objects within the working
area. Select the cutting height so that the blade
does not make contact with the ground and you
can operate the equipment from a secure posi-
tion.
24. Take care when transporting the equipment (only
with blade cover!).
25. For initial use of the hedge trimmer we would rec-
ommend that in addition to reading the operating
instructions, you also seek a practical demon-
stration from an expert.
26. Always ensure that all protective devices and
handles are properly fi tted. Never attempt to use
an incomplete machine.
27. Never try to use an incomplete tool or a tool that
has been modifi ed in a way that has not been ap-
proved.
28. Do not allow children to use a power tool.
29. The use of the hedge trimmer is to be avoided if
other persons, above all children, are within the
working area.
30. Familiarize yourself with the working area and
pay attention to possible dangers which you
might not be able to hear due to the noise of the
machine.
31. Always pay attention. Take care of what you do.
Do your work sensibly. Do not use a power tool if
you cannot concentrate.
32. ATTENTION ! Only use the accessories or attach-
ments shown in the Operating Instructions. The
use of other add-on tools and accessories may
set up the risk of injury for you.
33. Have your power tools repaired by an appro-
priately qualifi ed electrician only. This power tool
complies with the applicable safety regulations.
Repairs must only be carried out by qualifi ed
electricians using original spare parts; otherwise,
accidents may occur to the user.
5. Before use
Mounting the bow-type handle (Fig. 1)
The bow-type handle must be pulled over the blade sys-
tem from below as shown in Fig. 1 and then set into the
relief of the hedge shears housing. In doing so, one must