► Continue to rotate the control handle (3) clock‐
wise or counterclockwise until it engages in
position.
10.3
Setting the performance level
Depending on the application, 3 power levels
can be set. The LEDs indicate the selected
power level. The higher the power level, the
faster the cutting blades can run.
The selected power level affects the battery’s
runtime. The lower the power level, the longer
the runtime.
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► Push the retaining latch (1) with your thumb to
position .
The LEDs indicate the selected power level.
► Push the retaining latch (1) forwards and allow
it to spring back.
This selects the next power level. After the
third performance level, it starts again with the
first performance level.
► Push the retaining latch (1) forwards and allow
it to spring back as many times as necessary
to select the required power level.
10.4
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.
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11.1
After Finishing Work
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, move retaining
latch to position and pull the connecting
cable plug out of the socket.
► If the hedge trimmer is wet: Allow the hedge
trimmer to dry.
► Clean the hedge trimmer.
► Clean the cutting blades.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
12 Transporting
12.1
Transporting the Hedge Trim‐
mer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, move retaining
latch to position and pull the connecting
cable plug out of the socket.
► 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 turnover
and movement.
13 Storing
13.1
Storing the Hedge Trimmer
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, move retaining
latch to position and pull the connecting
cable plug out of the socket.
► Fit the blade scabbard so that it completely
covers the cutting blades.
► Observe the following points when storing the
hedge trimmer:
–
Hedge trimmer is out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
–
Hedge trimmer is clean and dry.
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