9
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE
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Be sure to carefully read and follow safety instructions.
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Keep hands away from blades. Never grasp the exposed
cutting blade or cutting edges
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when picking up or holding the
tool.
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Never touch the cutting device when starting the engine and
during operation.
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Operate the Hedge Trimmer in such a manner as to avoid
inhalation of the exhaust gases. Never run the engine in
enclosed rooms (Risk of gas poisoning). Carbon monoxide is
an odorless gas.
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All protective installations and guards, supplied with the
machine must be used during operation.
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Never operate the engine with a faulty exhaust muffler or if it
is missing.
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Use the Hedge Trimmer only in good light and visibility.
Always ensure a safe footing.
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Never stand on a ladder and run the Hedge Trimmer. Keep
both feet on the ground.
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Never climb up the trees with the Hedge Trimmer to perform cutting operation.
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Never work on unstable surfaces.
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Remove sand, stone, nails,wire,etc. found within the working
area. Foreign objects may damage the cutting blades.
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Before commencing cutting, the cutting blades must have
reached full working speed.
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Always hold the Hedge Trimmer firmly with both hands one
handles only.
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The right hand grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the
handles.
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When you release the throttle
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it takes a few moments before
the cutting blades stop.
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The Hedge Trimmer must not be used for cutting with fast idle.
The cutting speed cannot be adjusted with the throttle control
in fast idle position.
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When cutting a hedge
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the machine should be held so that the
blades from a 15-30’ angle with the cutting line.
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If the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular movements against
the edge of the hedge, the Hedge Trimmer is used with
circular
pendulation, swinging up and down close to the
hedge.
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Pay special attention when cutting hedges which are laid out a
long a wire-fence and have grown through the fence.
The blade must not contact the fence, otherwise the blades
may be destroyed.