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Only use appliances which are in perfect con-
ditions.
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Service and clean the appliance regularly.
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Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
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Do not overload the appliance.
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Have the appliance serviced whenever ne-
cessary.
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Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
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Wear protective gloves.
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in
accordance with instructions, certain resi-
dual risks cannot be rules out. The following
hazards may arise in connection with the
equipment’s construction and layout:
1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust
mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protec-
tion is used.
3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vib-
rations if the equipment is used over a pro-
longed period or is not properly guided and
maintained.
5. Before starting the equipment
Before you connect the equipment to the mains
supply make sure that the data on the rating plate
are identical to the mains data.
Warning!
Always pull the power plug before making
adjustments to the equipment.
Electric brake
For safety reasons, the equipment is supplied
with an electric brake system that stops the cut-
ting blades as quickly as possible after the equip-
ment has been switched o
ff
. The equipment may
therefore emit an odor or generate sparks when it
is switched o
ff
. This has no in
fl
uence on the future
operational performance or safety of the equip-
ment. Please avoid switching the equipment on
and o
ff
more often than necessary.
6. Operation
The hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-
handed safety switch. The equipment works only
when the switch on the steady grip (Figure 2 /
Item A) is pressed with one hand and the switch
on the handle (Figure 2 / Item B) is pressed with
the other hand. If either switch is released, the
cutters will stop moving.
Please watch out for the cutters as they slow
down to a standstill.
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Please check that the cutters work properly.
The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite
directions, thus guaranteeing high cutting
performance and smooth operation.
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Before use, fasten the extension cable in the
stress-relief clip (see Fig. 2).
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When working outdoors, use extension
cables that are approved for the purpose.
Notes on working practice
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A hedge trimmer can be used to cut shrubs
and bushes as well as hedges.
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To obtain the best cutting results, hold the
hedge trimmer so that the cutter teeth are
at an angle of approx. 15° in relation to the
hedge (see Figure 3).
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The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite
directions, thus enabling cutting in both direc-
tions (see Figure 4).
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It is recommended to tie a guide line of string
or the like along the hedge so that you cut the
hedge to a level height. Cut off all branches
which protrude beyond the guide line (see
Figure 5).
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Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped
movements from the bottom up (see Figure
6).
7. Replacing the power cable
Danger!
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
authorized after-sales service or similarly trained
personnel to avoid danger.
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