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17 After Finishing Work
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury, never work with the
hedge trimmer in the rain or in wet or damp conditions,
6.4. 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.
Cutting in a Vertical Plane
► Swing the cutting attachment from the bottom of the hedge
upwards in an arc (see illustration above).
► Lower the nose of the cutting attachment, move along the
hedge and swing the cutting attachment up again in an
arc.
Cutting in a Horizontal Plane
► Hold the cutting attachment at an angle of 0° to 10° as you
move the cutting attachment horizontally, using both sides
of the cutting attachment (see illustration above).
Do not cut stems, branches or other vegetation greater than
0.55 in. (14 mm) thick.
Observe all applicable laws, regulations, standards and
ordinances.
17.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation or unauthorized use, switch off the motor, ensure
the cutting blades have stopped and remove the battery
before transporting the hedge trimmer or putting it down.
To prepare the hedge trimmer for transportation or storage:
► Switch off the hedge trimmer,
► Remove the battery,
► Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it
covers the entire cutting attachment.
► If the hedge trimmer or battery became wet during
operation, allow them to dry completely before charging or
storing.
18.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
Cover the entire length of the cutting blades with a blade
scabbard before transporting or storing the hedge trimmer to
reduce the risk of cut injuries from inadvertent contact.
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17 After Finishing Work
18 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer and
Battery