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OPERaTION
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Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth.
When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping ac-
tion, so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting
blade. Older growth will have thicker stems and will be
trimmed easiest by using a sawing movement.
OPERaTING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
WaRNING:
Read the safety information for safe operation
using the blade. Extreme care must be taken
when using blades to ensure safe operation.
Refer to Important Safety Instructions and
Specific Safety Rules.
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Hold unit firmly with both hands. Always keep your
left hand on the telescopic pole and your right hand on
the rear handle. The unit is used for cutting in either
direction in a slow, sweeping action from side to side.
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Stand so that you are stable and balanced on both feet.
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Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects.
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To protect yourself from electrocution, do not operate
within 15m of overhead electrical lines.
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Never use the hedge trimmer near power lines, fencing,
posts, buildings, or other immovable objects.
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Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without
first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage
is detected.
MaINTENaNCE
WaRNING:
When servicing, use only genuine replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
WaRNING:
Always wear ear protection and safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shields during product
operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust
mask.
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. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WaRNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, petrol,
petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
C h e mi ca l s c a n d a ma g e , w e a k e n , o r
destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an Authorised Service Centre.
WaRNING:
Blades are sharp. When handling the blade
assembly, wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective
gloves. Do not place your hand or fingers
between blades or in any position where they
could get pinched or cut. NEVER touch blades or
service unit with the power supply connected.
LUBRICaTING THE BLaDE
See Figure 8.
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the
hedge trimmer blade before and after each use.
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Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply.
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Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply light
weight machine oil along the edge of the top blade.
If you will be using the hedge trimmer for an extended
period, it is advisable to oil the blade during use.
NOTE:
Do not oil while the hedge trimmer is running.
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Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply.
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Lubricate the hedge trimmer as described above.
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Reconnect to the power source and resume use.
CLEaNING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
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Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply.
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Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge trimmer,
using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
NOTE:
Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic
housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain
aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents
such as kerosene.