EINHELL GE-EH 6056, Original Operating Instructions

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Reduce noise generation and vibration to a
minimum!
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Use only equipment that is in perfect condition.
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Maintain and clean the equipment regularly.
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Adopt your way of working to the equipment.
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Do not overload the equipment.
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Have the equipment checked if necessary.
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Switch off the equipment when not in use.
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Wear gloves.
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in
accordance to instructions, certain residual risks
cannot be eliminated. The following hazards may
arise in connection with the equipment’s
construction and layout:
1. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is
applied.
2. Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if
the equipment is used over a longer period or is
not properly guided and maintained.
6. Before starting the equipment
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Before you connect the equipment to the power
supply make sure that the data on the rating plate
are identical to the supply voltage.
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Always pull out the power plug before making
adjustments to the equipment.
Rear swiveling handle
The hedge trimmer is fitted with a rear swiveling
handle. This can be turned counter-clockwise through
90° and clockwise through both 90° and 180°. To do
so, you must first retract the lock (Figure 2/Item A)
and hold. Then turn the handle and release the lock. If
you turn it counter-clockwise the handle will lock at an
angle of 90°. If you turn it clockwise the handle will
lock at an angle of 90° and 180°.
To return the handle to its original position, pull the
lock (A) back again and hold. When the handle is
back in its standard position, release the lock again.
Important. Make sure that the handle engages.
The handle should be turned through 90° for vertical
cuts and through 180° for overhead cuts.
Fitting the cuttings collector (Figure 3a-3d)
For horizontal cutting we recommend that you install
the cuttings collector. This enables you to remove the
cuttings easily. The surface of the hedge thus remains
clear (Fig. 3a/3b).
Position the cuttings collector (9) on the cutter rail
(Figure 3c). Then push the cuttings collector as far as
possible towards the tip of the cutter rail and secure it
with the fastening screws (8) (Figure 3d). The cuttings
collector can be fitted on either the right or left side.
7. Operation
The hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-handed
safety switch. The equipment works only when the
switch on the steady grip (Figure 4 / Item A) is
pressed with one hand and the switch on the handle
(Figure 4 / 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. 4).
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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
5).
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The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite
directions, thus enabling cutting in both directions
(see Figure 6).
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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 7).
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Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped
movements from the bottom up (see Figure 8).
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