CLEARING JAMS
If the blades get jammed by a wire or other obstruction and can’t move, follow these important safety
rules:
• NEVER reach for, or try to remove, jammed material while the engine is running.
• ALWAYS switch the unit off and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing a jam.
• ALWAYS inspect the blades after clearing a jam to make sure all jammed material has been cleared, and
to make sure blades are not damaged.
TRIMMING HEDGES
A hedge trimmer is primarily used to cut hedges, but can also be used on shrubs and bushes as well. For
the best results, angle the blade of the hedge trimmer 15° from the targeted hedge.
A string can be used as a guideline in order to create a level hedge. Position the string at the preferred
height and cut everything that protrudes past it. The unit can be used in either direction. Use a sweeping
motion back and forth for even cuts. Avoid cutting limbs and branches larger than 1 1/8 of an inch.
Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery. If the blades become jammed,
immediately release the trigger and shut off the unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire before
attempting to clear a jam. Always be careful of flying debris during operation. Wear gloves when
trimming thorny or prickly foliage.
USING THE MACHINE
WARNING:
Engine housing can become hot during operation.
DO NOT rest or place your arm, hand or any body part against the engine housing during operation.
WARNING:
Always wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when operating this machine.
• Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near the cutting attachment when the engine is
running.
• If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the machine immediately.
• Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.
• Check that the machine is not damaged. Repair any damage.
• If anything jams in the blades while you are working, switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped
completely before cleaning the blades.
• Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.
• Always wear heavy-duty gloves when repairing the cutting attachment. This is extremely sharp and
can easily cause personal injury.
• Work with a swinging action from the bottom upwards when trimming sides.
• When trimming the 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.
• DO NOT rush the work but work steadily until all the branches have been cut back clearly.
14
