Intertek H 500 E, Operator'S Manual

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8) Prevent the cutting device from touching
the electric cable. Use the cable clamp to
prevent the extension lead from discon-
necting accidentally. Make sure it is con-
nected to the socket without being forced.
Never touch a live electric cable if it is
poorly insulated. If the extension lead gets
damaged during use, do not touch the ca-
ble and unplug the extension lead imme-
diately.
9) Be careful of flying debris coming from
the cutting device.
10) Stop the motor and unplug the machine
from the mains:
– whenever you leave the machine unat-
tended;
– before cleaning, checking or working
on the machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect
the machine for any damage and make
repairs before restarting it again;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnor-
mally: find the cause of the vibration im-
mediately and have it inspected at a Spe-
cialised Centre;
– when the machine is not in use.
11) Always keep hands and feet away from
the cutting device, especially when start-
ing the motor.
Remember that an electric
hedge trimmer used incorrectly can be a distur-
bance to others. To respect people and the envi-
ronment:
– Avoid using the machine in environments or at
times of the day when it may disturb others.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations and
provisions for the disposal of waste materials
after cutting.
– To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the machine
with the motor hot on leaves or dry grass.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations and
provisions for the disposal of damaged parts or
any elements which have a strong impact on
the environment.
Prolonged exposure to vi-
brations can cause injuries and neurovascular
disorders (also called “Renaud’s syndrome”
or “white hand”), especially to people suffer-
ing from circulation disorders. The symptoms
can regard the hands, wrists and fingers and
are shown through loss of sensitivity, torpor,
itching, pain and discolouring of or structural
changes to the skin. These effects can be
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IMPORTANT
worsened by low ambient temperatures and/or
by gripping the handgrips excessively tightly.
If the symptoms occur, the length of time the
machine is used must be reduced and a doc-
tor consulted.
1. USING THE MACHINE
When cutting, always hold
the machine firmly with both hands.
Immediately stop the mo-
tor if the blades block while running or if they
get caught up in the hedge branches.
2. REGULATING THE HANDGRIP (Fig. 3)
The rear handgrip (1) can be adjusted to 5 different
positions in relation to the cutting device to make
trimming your hedges easier.
The handgrip must only
be adjusted when the motor is switched off.
– Pull the release lever backwards (2).
– Rotate the rear handgrip (1) to the desired posi-
tion.
– Before using the machine check that the release
lever (2) has correctly returned to its original po-
sition, and the rear handgrip is firmly attached.
The release lever can only
be enabled when the switch (3) has been released.
The switch can be pressed when the release lever
has correctly returned to its original position, and
the handgrip is fitted in one of the 5 possible posi-
tions.
When working, the rear
handgrip must always be in a vertical position,
whatever the position of the cutting device
(3).
3. WORKING TECHNIQUES
It is recommended to trim the two vertical sides of
the hedge before trimming the top.
• Vertical trimming (Fig. 4)
Proceed to cut by using curved movements from
the bottom towards the top, keeping the blade as
far from the body as possible.
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NOTE
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