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266LRH / 268LRH Hedgetrimmer
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Original Instructions Version June13
Avoid Noise Problems
Check and follow the local regulations for sound levels and hours of operation for garden machinery.
In general, operate hedge trimmers between 8 am, and 5 pm on week days and 9 am to 5 pm at weekends.
Avoid using the hedge trimmer late at night and/or early in the morning.
Safety when using the Hedge Trimmer
When using the hedge trimmer, grip the handles firmly with both hands, place your feet slightly apart so
your weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and always maintain a steady even posture while working.
Do not use on ladders or if the ground surface is slippery or uneven. Never attempt to cut directly overhead
or with one hand.
• Maintain full engine speed when cutting.
• Never allow other persons to come within the work area as doing so might expose them to danger.
• Keep work area clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Injury may result from flying
debris.
• If a branch or other object gets caught in the hedge trimmer during operation, always stop the engine
before removing the object.
• To protect yourself against injury from falling branches, wear the required safety equipment.
• Never touch the spark plug or plug HT cable while the engine
is in operation, doing so may result in an electrical shock.
• Never touch the exhaust, spark plug, or any metallic parts
while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting
down the engine. These parts reach high temperatures during
operation and doing so could result in serious burns.
• When you finish cutting in one location and wish to continue work in another area, stop the engine,
place the protective cover over the blades, and turn the hedge trimmer so that the blade faces behind
your body before carrying it to the new location.
• Always remove fuel from the fuel tank before transportation to prevent fuel spillage.
• Never leave the hedge trimmer exposed to direct sunlight as this can heat the fuel tank and may cause a
discharge of fuel, and flood the engine.