OPERATION OF THE MACHINE
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Be sure to carefully read and follow safety
instructions.
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Keep hands away from blades. Never grasp the
exposed cutting blade or cutting edges
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when
picking up or holding the tool.
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Never touch the cutting device when starting the
engine and during operation.
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Operate the Hedge Trimmer in such a manner as
to avoid inhalation of the exhaust gases. Never
run the engine in enclosed rooms (Risk of gas
poisoning). Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas.
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All protective installations and guards, supplied
with the machine must be used during
operation.
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Never operate the engine with a faulty exhaust
muffler or if it is missing.
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Use the Hedge Trimmer only in good light and
visibility. Always ensure a safe footing.
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Never stand on a ladder and run the Hedge
Trimmer. Keep both feet on the ground.
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Never climb up the trees with the Hedge
Trimmer to perform cutting operation.
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Never work on unstable surfaces.
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Remove sand, stone, nails, wire, etc. found
within the working area. Foreign objects may
damage the cutting blades.
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Before commencing cutting, the cutting blades
must have reached full working speed.
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Always hold the Hedge Trimmer firmly with both
hands one handles only.
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The right hand grip with thumbs and fingers
encircling the handles.
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When you release the throttle
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it takes a few
moments before the cutting blades stop.
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The Hedge Trimmer must not be used for cutting
with fast idle. The cutting speed cannot be
adjusted with the throttle control in fast idle position.
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When cutting a hedge
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the machine should be held so that the blades from a 15-
30’ angle with the cutting line.
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If the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular movements against the edge of the
hedge, the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular pendulation, swinging up and
down close to the hedge.
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Pay special attention when cutting hedges which are laid out a long a wire-fence