STERWINS 3276000376804, Manual

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5.TROUBLESHOOTING
Trimming :
NOTE: Try to keep the cutting device angled at approximately 15° to the cutting
surface. Connect the power plug to 220-240V~50Hz socket, the rated input power
is 500W (Check the voltage! The voltage must comply with the information on the
rating label!
1. Cut and remove branches exceeding the cutting capacity of this product using a proper
pruner before operation.
2. Always hold the product firmly with both hands on front handle (1) and rear handle (4).
Never operate this product using only one hand.
3. Do not rush and do not attempt to cut too much with one stroke of the cutting device.
4. First cut both sides from the bottom cutting upwards to the top. This will prevent any of the
cuttings falling into the path of the area still to be cut (Fig. 1).
5. After cutting the sides proceed to the top. Try to keep the cutting device angled at
approximately 15° to the cutting surface (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1 Fig.2
6. When cutting wide hedges with the cutting area in sight move the cutting blade lightly
through the cutting surface in a sweeping motion following the shape of the hedge or shrub.
A slight tilt downwards of the cutting blade in the direction of motion is recommended for
optimum cutting performance.
7. Cut in a number of stages if the area being cut is particularly long to achieve a better result;
smaller cuttings will allow for easy composting.
NOTE : When shaping it is advisable to achieve a trapezoidal shape. A trapezoidal cut
corresponds to the natural growth of plants and results in optimal hedge growth, as it will
expose more light to the lower end of the hedge.
8. Lubricate the internal surfaces of the blade if the cutting device overheats during operation.
After use :
Clean the power tool (refer to chapter maintenance) and attach the blade cover 9.
service centre.
• To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts, always stop the machine,
remove the battery pack, and make sure all moving parts have stopped:
- before cleaning or clearing a blockage
- when leaving the product unattended
- before installing or removing attachments
- before checking, maintaining or working on the product
- if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (inspect immediately)
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