SHORT POLE HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT — HTA2000S
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PREPARATION FOR CUTTING:
1. Adjusting the cutting blade to the desired working
position.
2. Remove the blade scabbard from the cutting blade.
3. For safe and better operation, put on the shoulder
strap across the shoulder. Adjust the shoulder strap
into a comfortable operating position. Following
the instructions in the section “
MOUNTING THE
SHOULDER STRAP
” in PH1400E operator’s manual
to attach the shoulder strap onto the power head.
WARNING:
The shoulder strap is also a quick
release mechanism in hazardous situation. When an
emergency occurs, take it off your shoulder immediately,
no matter what way the strap is in.
WORKING TECHNIQUES
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Horizontal Cutting (with cutting blade at an angle):
Cut close to the ground from a standing position, e.g.
low shrubs.
Swing the cutting blade up and down as you move
along the hedge – use both sides of the cutting blades,
do not rest the cutter blade on the ground (Fig. F).
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Horizontal Cutting (with straight cutting blade)
Hold the cutting blade at an angle of 0° to 10° as
you swing the hedge trimmer horizontally. Swing the
cutting blade in an arc towards the outsides of the
hedge so that the cuttings are swept to the ground
(Fig. G, H & I).
Recommendation: Only cut hedges that are no more
than chest height in this working position.
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Vertical Cutting (with cutting blade at an angle):
Cutting without standing directly next to the hedge,
e.g. flowerbed between operator and hedge (Fig. J).
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Vertical Cutting (with straight cutting blade):
Extra long reach without the need for other aids.
Swing the cutting blade up and down in an arc as
you move along the hedge – use both sides of the
cutting blade (Fig. K).
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Overhead Cutting (with cutting blade at an angle)
Hold the hedge trimmer vertically and swing it in an
arc to make maximum use of its reach (Fig. L). For
extreme high hedge, the extension pole is suitable for
aids in trimming.
WARNING:
Any working position above head height
is tiring. To minimize the risk of accidents, work in such
positions for short periods only. Set angle of adjustable
cutting head to maximum so that the tool can be held in
lower, less tiring position (with shoulder strap) while still
providing adequate reach.
TO START/STOP THE TOOL
See “
STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER HEAD
” section
in the power head PH1400E operator’s manual.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing
the unit, stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Inspect and maintain the machine
regularly. To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should
be performed by a qualified service technician.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
CLEAN THE UNIT
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Use a soft brush to remove debris from all air intakes
and cutting blade.
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To remove pitch and other sticky residue, spray the
blades with resin solvent. Run the motor briefly so that
the solvent is evenly distributed.
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Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic
housing or the handle. They can be damaged by
certain aromatic oils, such as pine and lemon, and by
solvents such as kerosene. Moisture can also cause
a shock hazard. Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry
cloth. Never use water for cleaning the tool.
SHARPENING THE CUTTING BLADE
When cutting performance and behavior begin to deterio-
rate, i.e. blades frequently snag on branches: Resharpen
the cutting blades.
It is recommended to have the cutting blades resharpened
by a qualified service technician.
NOTICE:
Do not operate your hedge trimmer with dull or
damaged cutting blades. This may cause overload and
will give unsatisfactory cutting results.
LUBRICATING THE BLADE
To prevent rust, it is recommended to lubricate the blades
with anti-rusting oil when it is stored for long time.
