Ferm HTM1002, Original Instructions Manual

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Warning!
You may not use the hedge trimmer without the
safety protection guard
Mounting the safety guard (Fig. B)
Fit the safety protection guard (8) over the blade
and mount in onto the side of the housing using
the screw (10) delivered.
Using your hedge trimmer
• For your own safety and for best results read
the following user advice and do not use this
product for anything other than its intended
purpose.
• This hedge trimmer is made for cutting
hedges and bushes. All other use that is not
specifically allowed in this manual mat lead to
manage to the hedge trimmer or injury to the
user.
Safety transport
• The hedge trimmer has a transport protection
cover for save transportation of the machine.
Safety features
• The fixed blade teeth have extended points
with rounded ends to reduce the chance of
injury in case of accidental contact.
• The fixed blade is longer than the moving
blade to guard against kickback should you
inadvertently make contact with a wall or
fence.
• The rear handle trigger switch (6) and front
handle bar switch (9) must be operated
together to start the motor. This ensures that
both hands are used to control the trimmer.
• If pressure on one of two switches is released,
the tool is designed to stop rapidly.
Switching On and Off
• To switch the trimmer on, press the safety
switch (9) and the start switch (6) at the same
time.
• To switch off, release one or both switches.
Trimming a hedge - best method
• Apart from hedges the hedge trimmer may
also be used for cutting bushes.
• The best cutting effect is achieved when
holding the blade at an angle to the of approx.
15°.
• The opposite rotating knives cut on both sides,
and it is therefore possible to trim the hedge in
both directions.
• The side of the hedge are trimmed using
curved shaped movements from the bottom
and upwards.
• Ideally a hedge should be wider at the
bottom than the top. This will improve light
penetration, keeping the hedge healthy. If
possible, trim both sides of the hedge.
• When trimming the sides of the hedge, trim
from the bottom upwards. This will ensure
there are no hedge trimmings obscuring or
interfering with your cut strokes. The blade
should not be forced to cut too deep. Cut
lightly through the surface of the hedge.
• When trimming the top of the hedge, trim
away from you but do not over-reach. It is
much wiser and safer to move along and cut
within your reach remaining on two feet at all
times. Do not let the blade come into contact
with wire meshing or fencing material. It could
damage the material and your trimmer.
4. MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning and maintenance, always
switch off the machine and remove the
battery pack from the machine.
Clean the machine casings regularly with a soft
cloth, preferably after each use. Make sure that
the ventilation openings are free of dust and
dirt. Remove very persistent dirt using a soft
cloth moistened with soapsuds. Do not use any
solvents such as gasoline, alcohol, ammonia,
etc. Chemicals such as these will damage the
synthetic components.