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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Check that the cutting blade stop reciprocating when the engine is idling.
CUTTING
During cutting, keep the engine speed high. Prolonged use at low speed is likely to cause
premature wear of the clutch.
Adjust the throttle setting to suit the load.
When trimming a hedge the engine should always face away from the hedge.
Hold the machine as close to your body as possible to get the best balance.
Make sure that the tip does not touch the ground.
Do not rush the work, but work steadily until all the branches have been cut back cleanly.
CAUTION!
In an emergency, stop the engine by moving the engine switch to the off (0) position.
CAUTION!
Trim the sides of the hedge first, and then the top.
Cut slowly, especially with thick hedges.
If anything jams in the blades while you are working, switch off the engine and wait until it
has stopped completely, remove spark plug cap and clear the blades.
CAUTION!
To avoid possible injury, always remove spark plug cap before cleaning.
VERTICAL CUTTING
Use an arcing motion from the bottom upwards, then downwards using both sides of the
blades.
HORIZONTAL CUTTING
In order to get the best cutting results, tilt the blade slightly (5-10°) towards the cutting
direction.
KICKBACK
