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11 Operating the Hedge Trim‐
mer
11.1
Holding and Controlling the
Hedge Trimmer
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► Hold the hedge trimmer with one hand on the
control handle – wrap your thumb around the
control handle.
► Hold the hedge trimmer with the other hand on
the loop handle – wrap your thumb around the
loop handle.
11.2
Turning the Control Handle
The control handle can be set to three (3) posi‐
tions depending on the application.
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► Pull out and hold the locking slide (1).
► Rotate the control handle (2) clockwise or
counterclockwise.
► Release the locking slide (1).
► Rotate the control handle (2) clockwise or
counterclockwise until the control handle (2)
snaps into place.
11.3
Cutting
► Use lopping shears or a chainsaw to cut out
thick branches first.
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► Swing the hedge trimmer from the bottom
upwards in an arc while making the cut.
► Lower the nose of the hedge trimmer without
cutting.
► Walk slowly and steadily forwards.
► Swing the hedge trimmer from the bottom
upwards in an arc while making the cut.
► Cut the other side of the hedge in the same
way.
► Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10°
to the top of the hedge.
► Swing the hedge trimmer horizontally and in
an arc while making the cut.
► If cutting performance deteriorates: Sharpen
the cutting blades.
12 After Finishing Work
12.1
After Finishing Work
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
battery.
► If the hedge trimmer is wet: Allow the hedge
trimmer to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the hedge trimmer.
► Clean the cutting blades.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Clean the battery.
13 Transporting
13.1
Transporting the Hedge Trim‐
mer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer and remove the
battery.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
Carrying the hedge trimmer
► Carry the hedge trimmer by the loop handle
with the cutting blades behind you.
Transporting the Hedge Trimmer in a vehicle
► Secure the hedge trimmer to prevent it tipping
over and moving.
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