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Operation
Please observe local regulations
concerning noise protection.
Working Safely
• Always wear appropriate clothing, eye
and ear protection and a protective
helmet when working with this device.
• Maintain the device and the cutting
equipment in good condition to avoid
injuries.
• Check that the carrying strap is in a
comfortable position that makes it
easier for you to hold the device.
• Always hold the device tightly with
both hands, with one hand on the
handgrip (
8) and the other hand
on the front handgrip (
15) or anti-
vibration handle (
5). Your thumbs
and fi ngers must fi rmly surround the
handles.
• Check the device for signifi cant
damage or defects after it has been
dropped, become blocked or come
into contact with foreign bodies.
• Do not use the device when you are
standing on a ladder or a surface that
is not stable.
• Do not be tempted to make cuts that
you have not carefully considered. This
could endanger yourself or others.
• Change your working position regularly.
Prolonged use of the device can lead to
blood circulation disorders in the hands
caused by vibration. You can, however,
extend your machine use time by wear-
ing appropriate safety gloves or by tak-
ing regular breaks. Please ensure that
if you are susceptible to poor circula-
tion, low outside temperatures or strong
gripping forces while working, this may
reduce the length of time for which you
are able to work.
Turning on and off
Maintain a fi rm stand and hold the
appliance well with both hands
and at some distance away from
your body. Before turning on the
appliance, check that it will not
touch any objects.
Starting with the telescopic tube
1. Put on the shoulder strap (
17).
2. To turn on, use your thumb to
actuate the switch lock (10), then
press the On/Off switch (9). Re-
lease the switch lock. There is
no continuous operation mode.
3. To turn off , release the On/Off
switch (9).
Starting without the
telescopic tube
1. Press the safety switch (21) on
the front handgrip (15).
2. To turn on, use your thumb to
actuate the switch lock (10), then
press the On/Off switch (9). Re-
lease the switch lock. There is
no continuous operation mode.
3. To turn off , release the On/Off
switch (9).
After turning off the appliance,
the trimming assembly will keep
revolving for some time. Allow
the trimming assembly to come
to a standstill. Neither touch nor
slow down the moving cutting
insert. Risk of injury!
