Parkside PTHSA 20-Li C4, Translation Of The Original Instructions, Page: 37 / 172

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lows hedges to thrive optimally. Only the
new annual shoots are reduced during cut-
ting to allow dense branching and good
protection of privacy.
1. First trim the sides of the hedge. To do
so, move the hedge trimmer from bot-
tom to top in the direction of growth. If
you cut downwards, thinner branches
will move outwards which may cause
thin patches or gaps.
2. Then trim the top edge as desired:
straight, pitch-shaped or round.
3. Trim plants while young to achieve
the desired shape. The main shoot
should be left intact until the hedge has
achieved the intended height. All other
shoots are to be cut in half.
Cutting free-growing hedges
Free-growing hedges are not be trimmed
into shapes but still need to be regularly
cut to ensure they do not become too tall.
NOTICE! Please also observe the illustra-
tions on the fold-out page on how to use
the device.
NOTICE! Damage to the safety cutter bar
(1). While cutting, make sure that you do
not touch any objects, such as wire fences
or plant supports.
(Fig. F)
① vertical cutting
②
vertical cutting with pivoted safety cut-
ter bar
③ horizontal cutting overhead
④
horizontal cutting at ground level
⑤ horizontal cutting at waist level
Before operation
Carry out the following steps before each
operation. This will guarantee long and re-
liable use.
• Search the hedges and bushes for for-
eign objects, e.g. wire fences and hid-
den wires.
• Check the device before each use for
obvious defects such as loose, worn or
damaged parts. Ensure that the screws
in the safety cutter bar (1) are firmly in
place.
• Do not cut with a dull or worn safety
cutter bar (1), otherwise you will over-
load the motor and gears of your
device.
Inserting and removing the
battery
WARNING! Risk of injury due to
unintentional start-up. Only insert the re-
chargeable battery into the device once
the device is fully prepared for use.
NOTICE! Risk of damage! An incorrect
battery can damage the device and bat-
tery.
Inserting the battery (Fig. E)
1. Push the battery (21) along the guide
into the battery holder (15).
You will hear the battery click into
place.
Removing the battery (Fig. E)
1. Press and hold the battery release (22)
on the battery (21).
2. Pull the battery out of the battery hold-
er (15).
Switching on and off
Requirements
• Battery inserted.
• Tubular shaft assembled
• Extension arm is set to the desired
length.
• Motor head is set to the desired work-
ing angle.
• Carrying strap put on.
Switching on (Fig. E)
1. Make sure that the locking devices of
the following moving parts are locked: