Wolf Garten 1662560, Original Operating Instructions

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Operating controls
EN
Operating controls
Operating elements (Fig.
H
)
1 Handle
2
On/off switch on handle
3
Handle part
4 On/off switch on bow-shaped handle
5 Bow-shaped handle
6
Shield
7
Cutting blade
8 Cable retainer
9 Cable with plug
10
Working angle adjustment
11
Motor-/gearbox unit
12 Protective cover
13 Impact protection
Protective equipment
Protective equipment (Fig.
H
)
Shield
H
6
The transparent shield protects your hands ensuring
easy cutting with a good view of the cutting area.
Impact protection
H
13
The projecting guide rail protects you against
unpleasant impacts, e.g. recoil moments, if you hit a
solid object (wall, floor, etc.).
Two-handed safety switch
H
2
H
4
Switching on and operation of the hedge trimmer
requires both hands. One hand operates the on/off
switch on the handle, the other hand operates the
on/off switch on the bow-shaped handle. If one or
other of the switches is released, the cutting blade
automatically comes to a standstill.
Start-up
Lead the cable through the strain relief
(Fig.
A
1
)
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Lead the cable through the strain relief in ac -
cordance with the figure (prevents unintentional
release of the plug connection).
Operation
Operating times
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Check with your local authorities to determine if
there are any operating time limitations.
Switching the device on (Fig.
B
)
CAUTION!
Injuries or material damage.
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Use appropriate eye protection and
sturdy footwear.
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Only switch the hedge cutter on when
your hands and feet are out of range of
the cutting mechanism.
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With one hand maintain the on/off switch de -
pressed on the bow-shaped handle
B 1
.
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Then with the other hand simultaneously press the
on/off switch on the handle
B 2
.
3
The device operates.
Adjusting the working angle (Fig.
C
)
WARNING!
Risk of injuries due to the cutting tool.
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Switch off the device and wait until the
cutting tool comes to a standstill before
making adjustments to the device.
The hedge trimmer can be set in any of 5 different
operating angles. You can rotate the motor / gear
unit on which the cutting blade is located through
45° or 90° to the left or right.
This allows you to easily reach problematic and
difficult-to-access positions in the garden .
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Press the locating button
C 1
.
3
The motor/gearbox unit comes free from the en -
gaging position.
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Set the operating angle by turning the motor/
gearbox unit to the left or right.
3
The motor/gearbox unit engages in the next posi -
tion
C 2
.
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To start the motor/gearbox unit again, press the
locating button
C 1
.