Sovereign SHT 580, Operating Instructions Manual

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6. Using for the first time and operation
Important! This hedge trimmer is designed for the
trimming of hedges, bushes and shrubs. If it is used
for any other purpose not expressly permitted by
these operating instructions there may be a risk of
damage to the hedge trimmer or serious injury to the
user. The hedge trimmer comes with a two-hand
safety switch. It only works if the switch on the guide
handle (Fig. 2 / Item 1) is pressed with one hand and
either the switch on top of the handle (Fig. 2 / Item 2)
or the switch below the handle (Fig. 2 / Item 3) is
pressed with the other hand.
Releasing any of the switches will bring the hedge
trimmer to a stop.
Rotatable rear handle (Fig. 2/4/5)
The hedge trimmer comes with a rotatable rear
handle. This can be turned towards the left by
90° and towards the right by both 90° and 180°.
To do so, the slide (see Fig. 2/Item 4; Fig. 4/Item
4; Fig. 5/Item 4) must be slid in the direction of
the arrow. If turned to the left the handle locks
into position at 90° (Fig. 4). If turned to the right
the handle locks at 90° or 180° (Fig. 5). To turn
the handle back again the slide (Item 4) must be
slid in the direction of the arrow again. Please
make sure that the end of the handle audibly
locks into the motor housing.
For vertical cutting the handle should be set to
90° and for overhead cutting it should be set to
180°.
Attaching the trimmings collector (Fig. 13/14)
Place the trimmings collector on the cutter rail
(Fig. 13). Then slide the trimmings collector
towards the tip of the cutter as far as the stop
and tighten the fastening screws (A) (Fig. 14).
The trimmings collector can be fitted either on the
left-hand or the right-hand side.
In so doing, please check the running of the
blades.
- Please check that the blades function correctly.
The blades cut on both sides and run in opposite
directions to each other, for guaranteed high
cutting performance and quiet operation.
- Fasten the extension cable to the cable holder
before starting to use the machine (see Fig. 6).
- For use in the open air you must only use
extension cables certified for the purpose.
7. Tips on use
The hedge trimmer can be used not only for trim-
ming hedges but for trimming shrubs and bushes
as well.
For optimum trimming performance, guide the
blade teeth at an angle of approx. 15° to the
hedge (see Fig. 7).
Since the blades cut on both sides and run in
opposite directions to each other, you can trim in
both directions (see Fig. 8).
To achieve a hedge with a uniform height it is
recommended that you stretch a piece of string
along the edge of the hedge for guidance. Then
simply cut away all twigs projecting above the
line (see Fig. 9).
The sides of the hedge should be trimmed with
arc-type movements from below upwards (see
Fig. 10).
Operation with the trimmings collector (Fig.
15/16)
For horizontal trimming it is recommended that
you attach the trimmings collector. This enables
the trimmings to be removed more easily,
keeping the surface of the hedge tidier in the pro-
cess.
8. Care, maintenance and storage
Always switch off the machine and pull the plug
before you start to clean the machine.
For optimum results at all times you should regu-
larly clean and lubricate the blades. Remove any
deposits with a brush and apply a light film of oil
(see Fig. 11).
Use biologically degradable oil.
Clean the plastic body with gentle domestic clea-
ning agent and a damp cloth. Never use aggres-
sive media or solvents.
It is imperative that you prevent water from pene-
trating the machine. Never spray the machine
down with water.
For storage purposes the hedge trimmer can be
fastened to the wall with suitable screws and
dowels (see Fig. 12).
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