Maintenance/
Cleaning
Repair and servicing work not
described in this manual should
always be carried by our Service
Centre. Use only original parts.
Pull out the power plug before carry-
ing out any work on the equipment.
Wear gloves while handling the
blades.
Carry out the following maintenance and
cleaning work regularly. This will guaran-
tee a long and reliable service life.
•
Before each use, check the hedge trim-
mer for obvious defects such as loose,
worn or damaged parts. Check the se-
cure seating of the bolts in the cutter bar.
•
Do not use the unit if the blades are
blunt or worn. This will overstress the
motor and gearbox of the machine.
•
Check coverings and safety devices for
damage and correct seating. Replace
these where necessary.
•
Keep the ventilation slots and motor
housing of the device clean. Use a
damp cloth or a brush to do this. Do
not wash down the equipment with wa-
ter, or submerge it in water.
•
Do not use any cleaning agents or
solvents. These could cause irreparable
damage to the equipment. Chemical
substances can attack the plastic parts
of the equipment.
•
Clean the cutter bar carefully after
each use.
Wipe it off with an
oily cloth or spray it
with a metal protec-
tive spray.
•
Keep the hedge trimmer dry and cov-
ered with the blade protection supplied
and out of reach of children.
•
The gears is maintenance free
Storage
•
Keep the trimmer in the blade guard
supplied, in a dry place and out of
reach of children. Store the appliance
in horizontal position or secured
against toppling over.
•
Hang up the advice on the handle for
adjusting the blade beam (
storage.
Transport
Never transport your appli-
ance while the appliance is
turned on! Risk of injury!
•
For transport, always use the blade
A
guard (
22).
•
Always carry the appliance with both
hands, with one hand on the back
handle and the other hand on the front
round handle (
GB
A
5) for
13).
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