trimming your hedges easier.
WARNING!
The handgrip must only be
adjusted when the engine is switched off.
– Lower the release lever (2).
– Rotate the rear handgrip (1) to the desired position.
– Before using the machine check that the re lea se
lever (2) has correctly returned in the high po sition,
and the rear handgrip is firmly attached.
WARNING!
When working, the rear
handgrip must always be in a vertical position,
whatever the position of the cutting de vi ce (3).
CUTTING PROCEDURES
WARNING!
When cutting, always hold
the machine firmly with both hands.
WARNING!
Immediately stop the en-
gine if the blades block while running or if they
get caught up in the hedge branches
It is recommended to trim the two vertical sides of the
hedge before trimming the top.
•
Vertical trimming (Fig. 6)
Proceed to cut by using curved movements from the
bottom towards the top, keeping the blade as far from
the body as possible.
•
Horizontal trimming (Fig. 7)
The best results will be obtained with the blade
slightly inclined (5° - 10°) in the direction you are cut
-
ting, proceed with a curved movement, slowly and
without interruptions, especially in the ca se of very
thick hedges.
LUBRICATING THE BLADES DURING JOBS
If the trimming device overheats whilst working, it is
necessary to lubricate the internal surfaces of the
blades.
WARNING!
This operation must only be
performed when the blades have stopped run-
ning and the engine is switched off.
END OF OPERATIONS
When you have finished your work:
– Switch off the engine as indicated above (Chap. 5).
– Wait for the blades to stop and replace the pro-
tection device.
To respect persons and the environment :
– Please try not to cause any disturbance.
– Scrupolously comply with local regulations
and provision for disposal of waste materials
after trimming.
– Scrupolously comply with local regulations
and provision for the disposal of oils, pe trol,
damaged parts or any element which has a
strong impact on the environment.
–
Disposal of the packaging should be done in
accordance with the local regulations in force.
WARNING!
Prolonged exposure to vi-
brations can cause injuries and neurovascular
disorders (also called “Renaud’s syndrome” or
“white hand”), especially to people suffering
from circulation disorders. The symptoms can
regard the hands, wrists and fingers and are
shown through loss of sensitivity, torpor, itch-
ing, pain and discolouring of or structural
changes to the skin. These effects can be wors
-
ened by low ambient temperatures and/or by
gripping the handgrips excessively tightly. If the
symptoms occur, the length of time the machine
is used must be reduced and a doctor consulted.
DANGER!
This machine’s starter unit
generates an average sized electromagnetic
field, but it is not however possible to exclude
the possibility of interference on any active or
passive medical devices that operators may be
wearing; this could be risky for their health con-
ditions. All those using medical devices should
always consult their GP, or the device manufac-
turer, before using this machine.
WARNING!
Always wearing suitable
clothing when using the machine. Your retailer
can provide you with all the information on the
most suitable accident prevention de vi ces to
guarantee your safety at work
WARNING!
If something breaks or an
accident occurs during mowing, turn off the en
-
gine immediately and move the machine away to
prevent further damage; if an accident occurs
with injuries or third parties are injured, carry
out the first aid measures most suitable for the
situation immediately and contact the medical
authorities for any necessary health care. Care-
fully remove any debris that might cause dam-
age or harm persons or animals should it not be
seen.
REGULATING THE HANDGRIP (Fig. 5)
The rear handgrip (1) can be adjusted to 3 different
positions in relation to the cutting device to make
USING THE MACHINE
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