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EHT 4555 - EHT 6060
If it is possible, clear the cutting zone
before to start with the use of the
equipment. Take away stones, glass
pieces, nails, metallic cable and any
objects that could be projected or got
caught into the cutting system.
Persons under 16 years of age must not
use the tool.
Keep away children, visitors and
domestic animals from working area.
Children, visitors and assistants have to
stay at a minimum distance of 15 m from
the hedgetrimmer. If someone arrives in
the working area, stop immediately the
motor and the cutting system.
As equipment user, you are responsible
for third parties in the working area.
While using the tool, always hold it firmly
with both hands by the two handles and
ensure a firm footing, especially if steps
or ladders are used. Don’t touch the
blades.
Hold firmly the equipment handles and
stand steady to assure at the same time
your comfort and the division of your
weight on both your feet.
Keep the cutting system below level of
your waist.
Keep your body far from cutting system
and hot surfaces.
Inspect cutters regularly for damage and,
if necessary, repair them.
Familiarise yourself with your surround-
ings and be on the alert for possible haz-
ards which you may not notice because
of the noise from the machine.
Never grasp the tool by the cutter bar.
During transport or storage always cover
the cutting equipment with the cutter
guard.
Observe general safety procedures for
handling electric tools.
Always ensure the guard is fitted when
using the tool.
Never attempt to use an incomplete
machine or one fitted with an
unauthorised modification.
Never use the tool without the
guard.
Let the tool work at its own pace.
Do not overload.
Carefully guide the cable in order
to avoid accidentally cutting it.
A good way to control the cable is
by putting it over your shoulder.
P
OWER
C
ONNECTION
The mains voltage must conform to the
specifications on the tool rating plate.
Connect the tool plug to an approved ex-
tension lead and protect the plug connec-
tion with the pull-relief
(
1
1
1
1
1
Fig.2)
.
S
WITCHING
O
N AND
O
FF
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a
double switching system. This system
prevents starting the tool inadvertently and
will only allow operation while holding the
tool with both hands.
Be sure that the cutting system has been
assembled correctly and fixed firmly.
To Switch On: Press the On/Off switch
(4) and On/Off grip switch (3) with both
hands at the same time.
To Switch Off: Release On/Off switch (4)
and/or handle switch (3).
The brake control will stop the cutter
within 1 second. The sparking (flashing)
resulting in the area of the vent slits is
normal and will not damage the tool.
When you stop your equipment, be sure
that the cutting system stops its
movement before to put away the
equipment.
C
UTTING
H
EDGES
If it is possible, clean up the cutting area
before to start with the use of the
equipment. Take away stones, glass
pieces, nails, metallic cable and any
objects that could be projected or got
caught into the cutting.
Using pruning shears, first prune out
branches of a diameter greater than 24
mm.
Young buds can be trimmed easily with a
scythe movement; the older and bigger
hedge can be trimmed easily with a
sawing movement.
Use the suggested trimming methods.
A trapezoidal section best
suits natural plant growth
and enables hedges to
thrive best.
Cut the sides of the edge first, starting
from the bottom and working up. Cut the
top level, slantwise or rounded according
to taste.
The safety cutter bar is provided with
rounded and offset cutting teeth to re-
duce the risk of injury. The additional im-
pact guard prevents unpleasant backlash
from contact with walls, fences, etc.
(
1
1
1
1
1
Fig.3)
.
If hard objects become jammed in the cut-
ter blade, switch off the tool immediately,
pull out plug first and only then remove
the objects.
Only the materials recommended by the
manufacturer. Care: Metal objects such
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