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We thank you for having purchased this power
tool which will also be referred to as “electric
hedge trimmer”.
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WARNING! This hedge trimmer is suitable
to cut foliage and small branches of hedges.
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Any other use is prohibited.
These instructions contain information deemed
necessary for proper use, knowledge and
standard appliance maintenance. They do not
include information on pruning techniques; the
user can find additional information in specific
books or publications or by attending specialised
training courses.
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Read the attached safety instructions
carefully.
COMPONENTS
Refer to fig.A and the following figures, attached
to these instructions.
1. Power supply plug and cable
2. Rear hand grip
3. Rear level to start/stop the appliance
4. Cord hook
5. Front hand grip
6. Front level to start/stop the appliance
7. Guard
8. Blade
9. Blade protection sleeve
MARK AND SYMBOL
DESCRIPTIONS (FIG.B)
1 Machine model
2 Technical data
3 Machine serial number and year of manufacture
4 Certification mark
5 Machine with double insulation
6 Electric and electronic waste may contain sub-
stances that are dangerous for the environment
and for human health. For this reason they must
never be disposed of together with domestic
waste, but collected separately in specific col-
lection centres or returned to the retailer when
similar new equipment has been purchased.
The illegal disposal of such equipment may
result in prosecution to the full extent of the law
7 Noise level
INSTALLATION
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WARNING! The manufacturer is not liable
for any direct and/or indirect damage caused
by incorrect connections.
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WARNING! Before you perform the
following steps, make sure that the plug is
disconnected from the AC power supply.
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WARNING! Wear protective gloves.
TRANSPORT
To carry the appliance you must use the blade
protection sleeve (9) and the original packaging.
This will protect it from knocks, dust and
humidity which may compromise its regular
functioning, and the blade will not cause injuries
due to accidental contact.
HANDLING
Firmly grasp both hand grips without using the
switch; keep the tool well away from your body
and after using, place it down gently.
The front hand grip (5) must be held in its central
part, never on its sides.
SWITCHING ON
When choosing where to use the power tool, the
following should be considered:
- the area must not be damp and the soil must
not be wet
- that there is no bad weather, such as rain,
storms or strong wind
- that there is a large operational area free from
obstructions.
- that there needs to be good lighting
- that it needs to be used close to the general
differential switch
- that the power supply system is earthed and
conforms to the standards (only if the power
tool is class 1, which is equipped with an earth
cable plug).
- that the room temperature is between 10° and
35 °C.
- that the environment is not in a flammable/
explosive atmosphere
Take out the machine and its components and
visually check that they are perfectly intact; then
proceed to thoroughly clean them.
FRONT PROTECTION ASSEMBLY (7, fig.C)
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WARNING! Unplug the tool from the
electric power supply.
Before you start, carefully study the components
and figure C.
1. Unplug the tool from the electric power supply.
2. Insert the protection into the guard of the
