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cable by leading the extension cable through the strain
relief in the housing (Fig. 3).
Extension leads longer than 30 m will reduce the per-
formance of the machine.
6. Instructions for use of the equipment
Do not use the trimmer in rain or for cutting wet
hedges!
Check the hedge trimmer flex and its connections be-
fore each and every use for visible signs of damage
(disconnect the power plug)! Do not use a faulty flex.
Gloves:
Protective gloves must be worn when using the
hedge trimmer.
7. Switching on/off
The hedge trimmer is switched on by concurrently push-
ing the rear switch lever and the shackle-type switch at
the front handle (Fig. 4). To switch the device off let go of
the two switches.
8. Maintenance
Always disconnect the plug from the power socket
before commencing any work on the machine.
Important: Always clean and oil the blades after pro-
longed use of the hedge trimmer. This will greatly affect
the life of the equipment. Damaged cutting units must be
properly repaired immediately.
Oiling of the blades should ideally be carried out using an
environmentally friendly lubricant (Fig. 5).
Sharpening of the blades
The blades generally do not need servicing and do not
require resharpening if used correctly.
Changing the blades
Only correct installation of the blades will guarantee
problem-free operation and function of the above men-
tioned safety feature of the blades. Changing of the
blades should therefore only be carried out at a specialist
workshop.
9. Holding the hedge trimmer when in use
(Fig. 6)
This equipment will enable you to cut or trim bushes and
hedges easily and comfortably.
Trimming of hedges
- Young shoots are best cut in a scythe movement.
- Older and stronger hedges are best cut in a sawing
movement.
- Branches, which are too thick for the hedge trimmer,
should be cut with a saw.
- Sides of hedges should be cut upwards in a taper.
In order to achieve an even height
- Fix a guide line at the required height.
- Cut evenly over this guide line.
10. Optimum safety
The 5 special features two-hand safety switch, quick
blade stop, protective cover, blade safety rail and im-
pact protector are fitted to provide the hedge trimmer
with optimum safety features.
Attention!
If you find out that safety functions, such as the
2-switch mechanism or the safety stop, are not
functioning while working with the hedge shears,
immediately cease working and take the machine
to a specialised shop for repairing.
Two-hand safety switch
(Fig. 4)
To switch on and to run the hedge trimmer you need both
hands: The switching bar in the rear handle as well as the
switch in the front handle must be de-pressed. As soon
as one of the switches is released, the trimmer blades
will stop immediately.
Quick blade stop
In order to avoid injuries through cuts, the blade will
stop in max. 0.5 sec. when one of the two switches is
released.
Blade safety rail
(Fig. 7)
The cutting blade set back from the blade housing reduc-
es the risk of injuries due to unintentional body contact.
As soon as the hedge trimmer is switched off, the sharp
cutting blades will stop immediately.
Impact protector
(Fig. 1)
The extended guide rail prevents unpleasant shocks
(blade recoil) being transmitted to the operator due to
impact with solid objects (wall, ground etc.).
Gear protection feature
If solid objects are caught in the cutting blade and jam
the motor, switch off the machine at once, disconnect the
power plug from the power socket, remove the object and
continue with the work.
The equipment is also fitted with an overload cut-out,
which protects the gears against mechanical damage in
the event of blade jams.
11. Storing the trimmer after use
The hedge shears must be stored such that there is
no danger of injuries being caused to persons by the
cutting blades!
Important note:
The shearing blades should be cleaned
after each use.(see also Section 8. Maintenance).This will
considerably increase the service life of the device. Please
use a lubricator that is not harmful to the environ-ment , e.
g. our service spray. Then put the shears in their case with
the cutting blades first.
