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appliance (the concave part must be turned
towards the front hand grip)
3. Make sure the protection is secured by
screwing the screws (with a screwdriver which
is not included)
4. Check that the components are correctly
assembled.
CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY
To use the appliance it is necessary to have an
electric extension cable (not included) with the
following characteristics:
- suitable to be used outside
equipped with cables with an adequate size in
relation to the appliance power and the length
of the extension cable (ask your retailer or a
qualified electrician for advice)
-
adequate length
- orange or in a similar colour so that it can be
well visible
- perfectly efficient, no cuts or improvised repairing.
Hook the extension cable to the appliance
(see fig.D) and then insert its plug (1) into the
extension cable socket.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
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WARNING! Before switching on the elec-
trical tool it is mandatory to wear personal
protection equipment (not provided) listed in
the safety instructions.
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WARNING! Firmly grip the tool by the hand
grips and never let go of your hold so that, in
case of danger, you can immediately switch
off the tool.
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WARNING! Make sure nobody is approa-
ching the working area while the tool is running.
Switching on
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To switch the appliance on, push both levers (3
and 6) placed on the two hand grips
The switch is a ‘maintained action’ switch so
the power tool will stay on when you keep the
both levers pressed.
Switching off
-To switch the appliance off, release one or both
levers (3 and 6) while keeping the appliance
stable.
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WARNING! After switching off, the blade
will keep moving for some seconds.
We recommend repeating these operations
several times before starting work, in order to
familiarise yourself with the controls as much
as possible.
If you notice any working defects, switch off the
tool and consult the chapter “Problems, causes
and solutions”.
When not using the tool, switch it off and di-
sconnect the plug from the socket.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
After reading the previous chapters carefully,
apply these instructions scrupulously to obtain
maximum performance.
Proceed calmly so as to become familiar with
all the controls; after having gained sufficient
experience, you will be able to make full use of
its capacities.
HEARING PROTECTION DEVICES
Using the safety earmuffs also attenuates any
warning sounds used to draw your attention
(such as the horn of a vehicle, or anyone ap-
proaching): therefore, do not station yourself
in transit areas and always closely observe the
area in which you operate.
WORK AREA
- Make sure there are no foreign bodies in the
hedge, such as iron wires, poles, electric ca-
bles, irrigation pipes or animals. Every foreign
body must be removed.
- To facilitate the collection of the material which
has been cut, it is advisable to lay some cloths
on the soil, under the hedge.
- Do not use a ladder to reach the higher parts;
use appropriate hedge trimmers equipped with
extension cables.
USE
Prepare the power tool and all materials you
need for your work (not included): an extension
cable, personal protective equipment and some
tools such as a branch-cutting trimmer, a rake
and a cord.
Wear the personal protective equipment listed
in the “Warnings” chapter.
The hedge must be cut first on the sides then on
the upper part; when cutting, start vertically from
the bottom and then move to the top keeping the
blade inclined for about 15° (fig. F)
In order to obtain a uniform profile on the top of
the hedge, it is advised to use a thin cord which
