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13 Assembling the Hedge Trimmer
► Fasten the chest strap (1) and adjust it so that it fits
comfortably but securely across your chest.
► Adjust the harness straps so that the back padding fits
snugly and securely against your back.
► Always wear the battery harness over both shoulders.
► Thread the end of the waist belt through the loops (3)
and (4).
► To remove the harness, open the quick-release fasteners
on the waist belt and chest strap and loosen the harness
straps by lifting the sliding adjusters.
To help reduce the risk of injury in the event of an
emergency, practice quickly opening the fasteners on the
waist belt and chest strap, loosening the shoulder straps and
removing the battery.
NOTICE
To avoid damage, ease the battery to the ground when
practicing. Do not allow the battery to drop to the ground and
do not throw it.
13.1 Mounting the Loop Handle (HLA 66 only)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, ensure that
the loop handle is properly mounted and adjusted before
starting work.
To mount the loop handle:
► Switch off the hedge trimmer,
► Remove the battery,
► Position one clamp (4) in the loop handle (3).
► Position the other clamp (6) against the underside of the
drive tube (5) and line up the holes in the loop handle and
clamps.
► Put washers (2) on the screws (1) and insert the screws
through the holes in the loop handle and clamps.
► Attach the square nuts (7) and tighten securely. Ensure
that the handle is tight and will not move during operation.
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