OPERATION
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Battery state of charge:
Press the button on the battery to check the state
of charge at the state of charge indicator LEDs.
The indicator goes out after 5 seconds.
If one of the LEDs flashes, the battery must be
recharged. If none of the LEDs light up after the
button is pressed, the battery is faulty and must be
replaced.
W O R K I N S T R U C T I O N S
Check that all parts are firmly attached and obviously undamaged.
Look over the working area and remove any obstructions.
Remove all foreign objects from the hedge, such as wire or other parts, as these may block or
damage the cutting mechanism.
Cut out thick branches beforehand using pruning shears.
Pick up the power tool in both hands as specified.
Always cut at full engine speed.
Start cutting only with the cutting mechanism running.
The impact guard protects you against unpleasant impacts, e.g. recoil torque of the cutter,
when striking a solid object (wall, ground, etc.).
Never touch wire fences or the ground with the running cutting mechanism.
If cutting hedges over a prolonged period, interrupt your work more frequently and oil the
cutter bar.
Switch the engine off and remove the battery:
– to remove blockages (jammed clippings) from the cutting bar;
– if the machine behaviour changes or it vibrates unusually;
– if you have come into contact with foreign objects or the ground
– when taking breaks and leaving the machine unattended.
After use, stop the motor and wait until all rotating parts have come to a standstill.
Place the protection hood on the cutter bar.
14.3
Cutting techniques
The hedge trimmer can be guided with its double-
sided cutters forwards and backwards or in an
oscillating movement from one side to the other.
Cut the sides of the hedge first and then the top.
Cut the hedge from bottom to top.
Hold the hedge trimmer at an angle of 5–10° to the
hedge to ensure a straight cut.
Cut the hedge in a trapezoidal shape. This prevents
the lower part of the hedge from losing its foliage
due to lack of light.
Cut the upper edges of the hedge slightly round.
Cut in several stages if heavy trimming is required.
Peg out a string line if you want to cut the hedge
evenly.
Trim the young hedge plants to the required shape.
The main shoot should not be damaged until the
hedge has reached the required height.
Dispose of the clippings properly and in an
environmentally friendly manner