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ENGLISH
WaRNING:
Observe all normal safety precautions related to
avoiding electrical shock.
SPECIFICaTION
MODEL
RHT600RLG
Voltage:
220-240V/50Hz
Power:
600W
Cutting Capacity:
27mm
Blade Length
600mm
Blade Speed
1500/min
Brake Time:
<1s
Weight (without cord):
3.8kg
Sound Pressure Level: LpA: 84 dB(A) KpA:3.0 dB(A)
Sound Power Level:
LwA: 99 dB(A) KwA:3.0 dB(A)
Vibration:
ah=3.7 m/s²
K=1.5 m/s²
DESCRIPTION
Fig.1
1. Blade cover
2. Cutting blades
3. Safety Guard
4. Front trigger
5. Rear handle
6. Livetool indicator™
7. Cord retainer
8. Lock lever for rotating handle
9. HedgeSweep™ debris sweeper
10. Rear handle trigger
OPERaTION
WaRNING:
Always remove the blade cover before using the
hedge trimmer.
Warning:
1. The blades continue to move for a fraction of a
second after the hedge trimmer is switched off.
2. Do not touch the moving blades.
3. When using the tool always ensure that the cord is
safely held in the cord retainer as described later in
this manual.
INTENDED USE
This hedge trimmer is intended for cutting and trimming
hedges and bushes in domestic use. It is not intended to
be used for cutting above shoulder level.
USING THE CORD RETaINER
When using the hedge trimmer make sure that you
secure your extension cord in the cord retainer as shown
in Figure 3.
USING THE ROTaTING REaR HaNDLE (Figure 9)
1. Place the hedge trimmer on a flat and even surface
and disconnect from the power supply.
2. Make sure that you release the triggers.
3. Pull the lock lever (8) out and rotate the rear handle
(Figure 9c).
4. Release the lock lever and ensure that it is fully
locked in before operating the hedge trimmer.
USING THE HEDGESWEEP™ DEBRIS SWEEPER
WaRNING:
Make sure that you disconnect the hedge
trimmer from the power supply before attaching
or removing the HedgeSweep™ debris sweeper.
To avoid clippings and other debris falling back into the
hedge while cutting you can use the HedgeSweep™
debris sweeper to sweep the cuttings off the hedge. You
can attach the HedgeSweep™ debris sweeper by sliding
it onto the rail as shown in Figure 2. The sloped end
should be facing the motor housing of the hedge trimmer.
To remove HedgeSweep™ just pull it towards the front
of the blade.
If desired you can use a string to help cut your hedge
level. Decide how high you want the hedge then stretch
a piece of string along the hedge at this height. Trim the
hedge just above this guide line. See Figure 5. Trim the
side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at the
top. See Figure 6. More of the hedge will be exposed
when shaped this way, and it will be more uniform.
STaRTING aND STOPPING (Figure 4)
WaRNING:
Two handed operation is required. Hedge
trimmer will not operate unless both switches are
activated. Always use two hands when operating
the hedge trimmer.
Starting:
Press and hold rear trigger (10) and squeeze front trigger
(4).
Stopping:
Release either of the switch levers (4) and (10).
MaINTENaNCE
WaRNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the
machine, disconnect the plug from power source
and wait for all moving parts to stop. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
GENERaL MaINTENaNCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.