PETROL HEDGE TRIMMER
RG8280
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6. IMPORTANT TIPS FOR TRIMMING HEDGES
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Adopt a stable posture and hold the trimmer with
both hands. If using a stepladder make sure it is
securely located. If working on a high hedge, tie
the ladder to the thicker inner branches of the
hedge for added support.
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Ensure there are no by-standers or animals in
the work area.
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This petrol hedge trimmer is designed for
pruning small branches, bushes and shrubs.
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Never operate the hedge trimmer without a
properly functioning silencer and spark plug
cover installed.
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Never operate the hedge trimmer unless it
is properly assembled and in good working
condition.
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Perform a few accelerations of the motor without
reaching maximum speed and without engaging
the blades to make sure that everything is in
good working order.
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Start the engine only when you are close to the
working area.
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Bring the engine to full throttle before entering
the material to be cut. The blade has maximum
cutting power at full throttle and is less likely to
bind or stall.
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Place yourself in a well balanced position, stable
on both feet.
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Use only as much throttle as is needed to
do the job. Excessive engine speed is not
recommended.
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Avoid cutting thick branches (larger than 15mm),
as this will damage the blades and shorten the
life of the drive system.
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Always keep your body to the carburetor side of
your trimmer, never on the exhaust side.
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Maintain a steady, even posture while operating.
Do not over-reach.
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If the blades jam or stall when operating, switch
the engine off and clear any obstruction.
WARNING:
Wear safety gloves whenever
touching the blades.
• If the blades come in contact with a hard object
such as wire, metal objects or a hard branch
during operation, stop the engine and check the
blade for damage.
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Never work towards people or solid objects such
as walls, trees or vehicles etc.
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Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
NOTE:
This hedge trimmer must be maintained in
good operating condition to ensure it operates safely
during the period of use.
Petrol hedge trimmers transmit vibrations to
the operator during use. These vibrations can
generate increased fatigue. For this reason, we
recommend taking regular breaks during work. We
also recommend taking a break after a few hours
of work to rest the engine. If abnormal noise or
vibration occurs during operation, turn the hedge
trimmer off immediately and have the problem
corrected.
7. CUTTING SEQUENCE
First trim the sides from the bottom upwards. This
prevents debris from falling into the area which has
yet to be cut.
Try to keep the blade angled at approximately 5O
to the work surface. This will improve the cutting
efficiency of the Trimmer. Then cut the top of the
hedge. If the hedge is very long, cut in stages rather
than trying to cut the entire length at one time.
8. CUTTING SHAPING
We recommend shaping the hedge into a trapezoidal
shape, which is wider at the bottom than the top.
This will improve light penetration, see F.
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