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cutting. Follow the maintenance and cleaning
instructions.
1.25 The German Farmers Union, for example, pro-
hibits the use of electric hedge trimmers by per-
sons aged 17 or less. Persons aged 16 and
above may only use electric hedge trimmers if
supervised by an adult.
1.26 Do not use the hedge trimmer with a damaged
or excessively worn cutting system.
1.27 Check your surroundings and take note of any
potential dangers which you may not be able
hear due to the machineʼs noise.
1.28 It is advisable not to use the hedge trimmer
when other persons, and particularly children,
and nearby.
1.29 Noise at the workplace may exceed 85 dB(A).
In this case, the operator must wear ear-muffs
or similar. The noise level of this electric tool is
measured in accordance with IEC 59 CO 11;
IEC 704; DIN 45635 Part 21 and NFS 31-031
(84/537/EEC).
1.30 Vibrations on the handle were measured in
accordance with ISO 5349.
2. Items supplied (see Figure 1)
1 Cutter
rail
2 Hand
guard
3
Guide handle with button switch
4
Handle with button switch
5
Eyelet for extension cable
6 Power
cable
7 Storage
case
It is prohibited to use the hedge trimmer without
the hand guard.
3. Fitting the hand guard
Slide the supplied hand guard (Figure 1 / Item 2) over
the cutter bar and use 2 screws on each side to
fasten it to the housing (Figure 2).
4. Explanation of rating plate
(see Figure 3)
Item 1+3:Important! Read the operating instructions
carefully before you use the hedge trimmer.
Item 2:
Wear ear-muffs or similar protection.
Item 4:
Pull out the plug immediately if the power
cable is damaged or severed.
Item 5:
Never use the hedge trimmer in the rain, in
damp conditions or on wet hedges.
5. Technical data
Voltage
230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power consumption
500 W
Cutting length
465 mm
Cutter rail length
555 mm
Tooth spacing
14 mm
Cuts/min
3200
Sound power level LWA
95 dB(A)
Sound pressure level LPA
82 dB(A)
Vibration aw
4.4 m/s
2
6. Power supply
The hedge trimmer is designed for use only with
single-phase alternating current from a 230V 50Hz
AC supply. It is totally insulated, enabling it to be
connected also to socket-outlets without a PE con-
ductor. Before you use the hedge trimmer for the first
time, check that your mains voltage is the same as
the operating voltage specified on the machineʼs
rating plate.
7. Startup and operation
Caution! This hedge trimmer is designed to cut hed-
ges, bushes and shrubs. Any other use which is not
expressly permitted in these instructions may cause
damage to the hedge trimmer and place the user at
serious risk.
Your hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-hand
safety circuit. This means that it works only when the
switch button on the guide handle (Figure 1 / Item 3)
is pressed with the one hand while the switch on the
handle (Figure 1 / Item 4) is being pressed with the
other hand.
If you let go of either switching element, the blades
will stop moving.
The blades take time to slow down to a standstill.
Please make allowance.
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Check that the blades are working properly. High
cutting performance and smooth operation are
guaranteed by the counter-rotating, dual-edge
blades.
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Fasten the extension cable in the corresponding
cable holder (see Figure 43) each time before
you use the hedge trimmer.
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Use only approved extension cables for outdoor
use.
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