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15
GB
Working positions :
Starting the Hedge Trimmer :
4. Operation
The hedge trimmer can be operated in 3 working positions.
Side trimming:
High trimming :
Low trimming :
Cutting unit in
0° position
0° position
90° position
For sideways cutting, the cutting unit can be rotated through 90°.
The cutting unit can be turned to the right or left for right-handed
or left-handed users respectively.
1. Remove the battery from the handle (see 3. Initial Operation).
2. Keep button
7
pressed.
3. Turn cutting unit
8
in the required direction 90° until the
button
7
locks into place.
4. Push the battery onto the handle (see 3. Initial Operation).
A safety device prevents the Hedge Trimmer from starting up when
the button
7
is pressed or not locked in 0° or 90° position.
DANGER ! Risk of physical injury !
A
If the Hedge Trimmer does not switch off auto-
matically, there is a risk of lacerations.
V
Never override the safety devices (e.g. by
strapping down one of the start buttons).
Switching the Hedge Trimmer on :
The hedge trimmer is fitted with a two-handed safety device (2 start
buttons) to prevent the unit from being turned on by accident.
1. Push the battery onto the handle (see 3. Initial Operation).
2. Remove the protective cover
9
from the cutter blade
0
3. Hold the guide handle
A
with one hand and press the start
button
C
.
4. Hold the main handle
B
with the other hand and press the
start button
D
.
The hedge trimmer will start.
Switching the Hedge Trimmer off :
1. Release the two start buttons
C
/
D
.
2. Slide the protective cover
9
over the cutter blade
0
.
3. Remove the battery from the handle (see 3. Initial Operation).
Rotate cutting unit
through 90° :
7
8
B
C
A
D
0
9