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blades in pairs. If the hedge trimmer suffers any
damage from impact (falling on hard ground
etc.), have it checked immediately by a specia-
list.
24.
Look after your hedge trimmer carefully. Keep it
clean and sharp to ensure efficient and safe
cutting. Follow the maintenance and cleaning
instructions.
25.
Do not use the hedge trimmer with a damaged
or excessively worn cutting system.
26.
Never try to work with an incomplete machine
or a machine with unapproved modifications.
27.
Check your surroundings and take note of any
potential dangers which you may not be able
hear due to the machine’s noise.
28.
It is advisable not to use the hedge trimmer
when other persons, and particularly children,
are nearby.
29.
Noise at the workplace may exceed 85 dB(A).
In this case, the operator must wear ear-muffs
or similar. The noise level of this electric tool is
measured in accordance with IEC 59 CO 11;
IEC 704; DIN 45635-1, D.3.1; and NFS 31-031
(84/537 EWG).
30.
Vibrations on the handle were measured in
accordance with EN 50144-2-15.
31.
Please use an RCD with this unit.
2. Items supplied (see Fig. 1)
- 1 hedge trimmer
- 1 cutter guard (7)
3. Layout (see Fig. 1)
1. Cutter
2. Hand
guard
3. Guide handle with switch button
4. Handle with switch buttons above and below
5. Cable strain relief clip
6. Power
cable
7. Cutter
guard
8. Impact
guard
Important! You must never use the hedge trim-
mer without wearing gloves.
4. Explanation of the plate (see Fig. 3)
1. Warning
2. Keep out of the rain and protect from getting wet.
3. Read the operating instructions before using for
the first time.
4. Pull the plug from the power supply immediately
if the cable gets damaged or severed.
5. Wear goggles and ear protection.
5. Technical data
Voltage
230V ~ 50Hz
Power consumption
600 W
Cutting length
590 mm
Cutter rail length
660 mm
Tooth spacing
20 mm
Cuts/min
3200/min
Sound power level LWA
96 dB(A)
Sound pressure level LPA
88,6 dB(A)
Vibration aw
3,3 m/s
2
Weight
4,0 kg
6. Voltage
The machine can only be run on single-phase alter-
nating current with 230V ~ 50Hz a.c. voltage. Before
you use the machine for the first time, check that the
mains voltage is the same as the operating voltage
shown on the machine rating plate.
7. Using for the first time and operation
Important! This hedge trimmer is designed for the
trimming of hedges, bushes and shrubs. If it is used
for any other purpose not expressly permitted by
these operating instructions there may be a risk of
damage to the hedge trimmer or serious injury to the
user. The hedge trimmer comes with a two-hand
safety switch. It only works if the switch on the guide
handle (Fig. 2 / Item 1) is pressed with one hand and
either the switch on top of the handle (Fig. 2 / Item 2)
or the switch below the handle (Fig. 2 / Item 3) is
pressed with the other hand.
Releasing any of the switches will bring the hedge
trimmer to a stop.
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 direc-
tions, thus guaranteeing high cutting perfor-
mance and smooth operation.
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Before use, fasten the extension cable in the
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