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matches the label on the
equipment.
Reduce the risk of injuries and
accidents by wearing person-
al protection equipment and
ensuring that the unit is fully
functional.
Note noise protection and local
specifications.
Removing/inserting the
battery
1. To remove the battery from the
device, press the release button
(13) on the battery (9) and pull
the battery out.
2. To insert the battery (9), place it
on the guide track (14) and push
it back into the appliance. It will
audibly snap in.
Do not insert the battery until
the appliance is fully assem-
bled. Risk of injury!
Switching On and Off
Ensure that you are standing in a
firm position with both hands grip
-
ping the hedge trimmer away from
the body. Ensure that the trimmer
is in contact with no other objects
before switching on.
Removing the blade guard:
1. Press the blade guard (
11) at
the points marked
press
and remove it.
Turning on:
2. Check that the battery (9) is in
(see “Removing/inserting the
battery”).
3. Press the safety switch (4) at the
front handle (5).
4. Press the On/Off switch (7). The
hedge trimmer will run at top
speed.
Turning off:
5. Release the safety switch (4) or
the On/Off switch s (7).
Setting the rear handle
The rear handle (8) can be placed into
three different positions (-90°, 0° and 90°).
1. Slide the release button (15) back-
wards.
2. Rotate the rear handle (8) into the de-
sired position.
3. Let go of the release button (15). The
rear handle (8) will latch into position.
Working with the Hedge
Trimmer
During cutting work, ensure that no
contact is made with objects, e.g.
such as wire fencing or main plant
stems. This may result in damage to
the cutter bar.
• If the blades become jammed with
solid objects, turn the device off imme-
diately and remove the rechargeable
battery. Only then should you remove
the object.
• Avoid overstraining the equipment dur-
ing work.
