SPECIFICATIONS
USING YOUR HEDGE
TRIMMER
OPERATION
Your XU1 Hedge Trimmer has been designed for
trimming and shaping shrubs and hedges.
This tool is intended for use in a DIY (Do It Yourself)
context or for hobbyist purposes. It is not built for
continuous daily use in a trade or professional
capacity.
Save these instructions and the other documents
supplied with this machine for future reference.
Your hedge trimmer is supplied with the following
accessories:
• Blade Cover.
ASSEMBLY
Motor:
520W
Cutting Length:
360mm
Cutting Capacity:
16mm
No Load Speed:
1,800/min
Electric Blade Brake:
Yes
Weight:
2.0kg
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WARNING!
Before use always read the
safety instructions given on the rear of
this manual. Failure to comply with the
precautions stated could lead to a fire,
serious injury or death.
Switching on
For your safety this Hedge Trimmer is designed with
a two hand safety switch. This prevents accidental
starting. If you only squeeze the on/off trigger the
Hedge Trimmer will not start.
1.
With one hand depress and hold the Safety Switch
in the front handle.
FIG.E.
2.
With your other hand, squeeze the On/Off Trigger in
the rear handle to start the hedge trimmer.
FIG. E.
Switching off
1. Release either the On/Off Trigger or Safety Switch.
WARNING!
Do not use the hedge trimmer
with any type of accessory or attachment.
Such usage might be hazardous.
Top cutting
Blade cover
Safety guard
WARNING!
Clear the area to be cut before
each use. Remove all objects, such as cords,
lights, wire, or string which can become
entangled in the cutting blade and create a
risk of serious personal injury
The blade cover protects the blade when not in use.
Simply slide it off the blade before use. Once finished
operating, place the cover back over the blade
FIG. A.
WARNING!
Never start the Hedge Trimmer
while the blade cover is fitted
WARNING!
When handling the blade
assembly, wear non-slip, heavy-duty
protective gloves. Do not place your hand
or fingers between blades or in any position
where they could get pinched or cut. Never
touch blades or service the unit with the
power supply connected.
1.
Align both sides of the supplied Safety Guard over
the Blade Support Rail and holes in the base of the
motor housing.
2. Push the Safety Guard down and fix securely on
both sides of the motor housing using the screws
provided.
FIG. B.
WARNING!
Never use the Hedge Trimmer
unless the safety guard is fitted.
Working position
Use a wide sweeping motion. A slight downward tilt
of the cutting blades in the direction of motion gives
the best cutting results.
Side cutting
When trimming the sides of the hedge, begin at the
bottom and cut upwards. Trim the side of a hedge so
that it will be slightly narrower at the top. This shape
will expose more of the hedge, resulting in a more
uniform growth.
Blade brake
The hedge trimmer is fitted with an electric brake
which very quickly brings the blades to a stop as
soon as either the rear handle on/off trigger or front
handle safety switch are released.
This is an important safety feature that greatly
reduces the chance of injury to the operator if a hand
slips off the front or rear handle and control is lost
temporarily.
When the unit is switched off and the motor brake
operates there may be some sparking (or flashing) in
the area of the upper motor ventilation slots. This is
normal and does not indicate any problem.
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not
overreach. Please wear safety goggles, nonslip
footwear and rubber gloves when trimming. Hold
the tool firmly in both hands and turn the tool on by
squeezing both switches.
Always hold the trimmer with one hand on the front
handle and one hand on the rear handle. Never hold
the tool by the Safety Guard.
WARNING!
Ensure the tool is switched off
and disconnected from the power supply
before performing any of the following tasks.
Extension cord retainer
1. Make a loop with the extension cord and push it
through the square hole under the rear handle.
2. Place the end oft the loop into the Extension Cord
Retainer.
FIG. C
3. Connect the extension cord socket to the hedge
trimmer power cord.
FIG D
To avoid the extension cord from detaching, always
check that he cord is attached to the cord retainer
befor use.
WARNING!
The power supply for this
product should be protected by a residual
current device rated at 30mA or less.
Using an extension lead
Always use an approved extension lead suitable for
the power input of this tool. Before use, inspect the
extension lead for signs of damage, wear and ageing.
Replace the extension lead if damaged or defective.
When using an extension lead on a reel, always
unwind the lead completely. Use of an extension lead
not suitable for the power input of the tool or which is
damaged or defective may result in a risk of fire and
electric shock.
WARNING!
Keep extension cord away from
blades and behind the trimmer when cutting.
Trimming tips
• To obtain exceptional level hedges a piece of string
can be stretched long the top of the hedge as a
guide.
• When side trimming hedges, begin at the bottom
and sweep upwards.
• The hedge should be trimmed to achieve a
trapezoidal form, that is it should be wider at the
bottom than the top. This improves the penetration
of light to the lower extremities. A general guideline
is approximately 10cm slant for each 1 metre of
hedge height.
• The best cutting sequence is to first cut both sides,
starting at the bottom and working to the top; this
prevents cuttings from falling into the area of the
hedge where you are still working.
• When trimming the top of a hedge and the
branches have grown extremely long, cut back in
several stages. The shorter the cuttings the better
suited for composting.
• When older hedges are to be cut back a substantial
amount, use pruning shears or some other device
to trim branches thicker than
16mm.
• To shape precisely run a taught line between the
extreme edges of the hedge and then trim along the
length of the line.
• The most effective way to trim new growth is to use
a wide sweeping motion, feeding the blade teeth
through the twigs. A slight downward tilt of the
blade, in the direction of motion gives the best cut.
