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If the blade is snagged or pinched by a solid object, the edge of the blade that is entering
into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the blade to climb out
or kick out. The blade may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on
direction of the blade’s movement at the point of pinching
Kickback is the result of misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
a)
Maintain a firm grip on the power tool (hedge trimmer) and position your body
and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
b)
Never place your hand near the rotating accessory.
Accessory may kickback over
your hand.
c)
Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback
occurs.
Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at
the point of snagging.
d)
Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and
snagging the accessory.
Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag
the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
To reduce fatigue when trimming hedges, the rear handle can be swivelled to 3 positions,
centre, left 90°, and right 90°.
WARNING!
Do not press the throttle trigger during this operation!
Proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the hedge trimmer
2. Push down the handle locking knob (Fig.1-8) and then turn the rear handle until the
handle locking knob clicks into place.
2. When the rear handle is locked in its new position, the user can start working again.
