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GB
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,
are nearby.
1.29 Children are not allowed to use the hedge
trimmer.
1.30 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
(2000/14 EG).
1.31 Vibrations on the handle were measured in
accordance with EN 50144-2-15.
2. Items supplied (see Figure 1)
1 Cutter
rail
2 Hand
guard
3
Guide handle with button switch
4
Handle with button switch
5 Storage
case
6 Power
cable
It is prohibited to use the hedge trimmer without
the hand guard.
3. Fitting the hand guard (see Fig. 2)
Mount the supplied finger guard (A) as shown in Fig.
2 and secure with the supplied screws (B).
4. Explanation of rating plate (see
Figure 3)
1. Warning
2. Keep away from the rain and damp conditions.
3. Read the operating instructions before you use
the hedge trimmer.
4. Pull out the plug immediately if the power cable is
damaged or severed.
5. Wear goggles and ear-muffs or similar protection.
5. Technical data
Voltage
230V ~ 50Hz
Power consumption
550 W
Cutting length
465 mm
Cutter rail length
530 mm
Tooth spacing
18 mm
Cuts/min
3200 /min
Sound power level L
WA
102 dB(A)
Sound pressure level L
PA
82 dB(A)
Vibration a
hw
3,6 m/s
2
Weight
4,1 kg
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 an Earth
conductor. 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 pres-
sed with the other hand. If you let go of either swit-
ching 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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Use only approved extension cables for outdoor
use.
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