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17 During Operation
► Adjust the length of the shoulder strap (1) so that the
carabiner (2) is about a hand’s width below the top of your
hip.
► Attach the carabiner (1) to the carrying ring (2) on the
hedge trimmer.
17.4 Using the Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
To avoid serious or fatal injury, avoid contact with the
moving cutting blades. Never hold the material to be cut or
attempt to remove cut material without first releasing the
trigger switch and removing the battery. Release the trigger
switch and remove the battery before clearing jammed
WARNING
Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel,
including proper eye protection,
6.3. Work carefully and
maintain proper control of the hedge trimmer,
The hedge trimmer is designed for two-handed operation.
► Before starting work with the hedge trimmer, remove thick
branches with a hand pruning saw, loppers, chain saw or
other appropriate tool.
► Do not cut stems, branches or other vegetation greater
than 1.3 in. (33 mm) in diameter.
Observe all applicable laws, regulations, standards and
ordinances.
Cutting at ground level
► Set the cutting attachment to a suitable angle.
► Move the hedge trimmer back and forth, keeping the
cutting blades parallel to the ground.
► Walk slowly and steadily forwards.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen the cutting
blades.
Cutting side of hedge
► If you have to cut at a certain distance from the hedge
(flowerbed): Set the cutting attachment to a suitable
angle.
► Swing the cutting attachment from the bottom of the hedge
upwards in a controlled arc (see illustration above).
► Lower the nose of the cutting attachment, move along the
hedge and swing the cutting attachment up again in a
controlled arc.
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