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Attachment of the shoulder belt
1. Wear the shoulder belt so that it lies over the right-
shoulder.
2. Fasten the snap hook on the shaft bracket on the
shaft (6).
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6
Never carry the belt diagonally across your shoulders
and chest, but rather only on one shoulder, so that you
can rapidly move away from the tool in case of danger.
Instructions for use of the equipment
• Do not use the trimmer in rain or for cutting wet hedges!
•
Check the hedge trimmer flex and its connections
before each and every use for visible signs of damage
(disconnect the power plug)! Do not use a faulty flex.
• Gloves:
Protective gloves must be worn when using the hedge
trimmer.
Using the pole hedge trimmer
The Pole Trimmer is a dual- purpose tool. It is designed
to trim and shape tall, hard-to-reach hedges and bushes
with its extended reach and pivoting power head. You can
also adjust the Pole Trimmer to trim and shape smaller
hedges and shrubs near the ground without having to
bend or stoop.
To use the Pole Trimmer for trimming tall, hard-to-reach
hedges or shrubs, hold the Pole Trimmer at the positions
shown. Pivot the power head to several different posi-
tions to shape or sculpt shrubs or hedges.
To use the Pole Trimmer for trimming smaller hedges or
shrubs, hold the Pole Trimmer at the positions as shown.
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