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Warning!
Check that all parts are
firmly attached and obviously un-
damaged.
• Look over the working area and remove any
obstructions.
• Remove all foreign objects from the hedge,
such as wire or other parts, as these may
block or damage the cutting mechanism.
• Cut out thick branches beforehand using
pruning shears.
• Hold the tool with one hand at the handle
bar and one hand at the rear handle and lift
it up.
• Always cut at full engine speed.
• Start cutting only with the cutting mecha-
nism running.
• The impact guard protects you against un-
pleasant impacts, e.g. recoil torque of the
cutter, when striking a solid object (wall,
ground, etc.).
• Never touch wire fences or the ground with
the running cutting mechanism.
• If cutting hedges over a prolonged period,
interrupt your work more frequently and oil
the cutter bar.
• Switch the engine off and remove the bat-
tery:
- to remove blockages (jammed clippings)
from the cutting bar;
- if the unit behaviour changes or it vi-
brates unusually;
- if you have come into contact with for-
eign objects or the ground;
- when taking breaks and leaving the unit
unattended.
Note:
• If the power tool is damaged or vibrates
unusually, it must be repaired by a service
centre before it is used again.
• After use, stop the motor and wait until all
moving parts have come to a standstill.
• Place the cutting device cover on the cut-
ter bar.
• Cut the hedge in a trapezoidal shape. This
prevents the lower part of the hedge from
losing its foliage due to lack of light.
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• Cut the upper edges of the hedge slightly
round.
• Cut in several stages if heavy trimming is
required.
• Peg out a string line if you want to cut the
hedge evenly.
• Trim the young hedge plants to the required
shape. The main shoot should not be dam-
aged until the hedge has reached the re-
quired height. All other shoots can be cut
back to half their height.
• Dispose the clippings properly and in an en-
vironmentally friendly manner.
Cutting times:
- Deciduous hedges: June and October
- Evergreen hedges: April and August
- Fast growing hedges (e.g. conifers): from
May approx. every 6 weeks
Note:
Beware of nesting birds in the hedge.
Do not cut the hedge until birds have fledged
or do not cut this part of the hedge.
Work instructions
Care & Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Warning!
Replacement parts must
conform with the requirements
specified by the manufacturer. Therefore
use original replacement parts only or
spare parts authorised by the manufactur-
er.
In case of service requests or spare parts,
please contact your local HORNBACH store or
write an email to: [email protected]
Caution!
Before performing any
work on the tool, remove the battery.
Clean the cutter bar after each use:
- Remove contamination, remains of blades
etc.
- Place the hedge trimmer on its side and ap-
ply a thin film of oil to the cutter bar. Prefer-
ably use environmentally friendly lubricants,
e.g. service sprays.
Caution!
Wear protective gloves
when handling the cutting bar!
Caution!
Do not oil the hedge trim-
mer while it is running.
Clean the unit after every use. Failure to clean
the unit can damage the materials and cause
malfunctions.
- Remove dirt and dust from the tool with a
paint brush or dry cloth.
- Place the cutting device cover on the cut-
ter bar.
- Never spray the hedge trimmer with water.
- Keep the ventilation slots clean and free of
dust.
- Keep the tool, in particular its plastic com-
ponents, away from brake fluids, petrol,
petroleum products, penetrating oil, etc.
These substances may lead to damage.
- Do not store the tool near fertilisers and
other garden chemicals. Danger of corro-
sion.
- Store the battery and the appliance sepa-
rately.
- Charge the battery before storing the appli-
ance in winter.
- Store the appliance in a dry and frost-free
place (10-25 °C).
- Repairs may be carried out by an authorised
customer service centre only.
Residual risks
Even if you are operating this product in
accordance with all the safety require-
ments, potential risks of injury and dam-
age remain. The following dangers can
arise in connection with the structure and
design of this product:
1. Injuries and damage to property due to
broken application tools.
2. Danger of injury and property damage
caused by flying objects.
