8. Working techniques
• Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near
the cutting attachment when the engine is running.
• When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and
feet away from the cutting attachment until it has
stopped completely.
• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown out
during cutting.
• Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other
objects can be thrown out.
• Check the working area for foreign objects such as
electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other
objects that could damage the cutting attachment, such
as metal items.
• If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the
machine immediately. Disconnect the HT lead from the
spark plug. Check that the machine is not damaged.
Repair any damage.
• If anything jams in the blades while you are working,
switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped
completely before cleaning the blades. Disconnect the
HT lead from the spark plug.
If the blades get stuck, they can be loosened by sticking
the combination spanner into the gear housing. Remove
the lubricant plug and stick the combination spanner into
the gearing and turn it back and forth.
Safety instructions after completing work
• The transport guard should always be fitted to the
cutting attachment when the machine is not in use.
• Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before
cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection.
Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.
• Always wear heavy-duty gloves when repairing the
cutting attachment. This is extremely sharp and can
easily cause cuts.
• Store the machine out of reach of children.
• Use only original spare parts for repairs.
Basic working techniques
• Work with a swinging action from the bottom upwards
when trimming sides.
• Adjust the throttle setting to suit the load.
• When trimming a hedge the engine should always face
away from the hedge.
• Hold the machine as close to your body as possible to
get the best balance.
• Make sure that the tip does not touch the ground.
• Do not rush the work, but work steadily until all the
branches have been cut back cleanly.
CHT220L
The hedge trimmer's rear handle can be set in five
positions by pulling out the catch. See figure. When the
handle is adjusted, the hedge trimmer must be idling or not
running.
• While working the handle should always be facing
upwards irrespective of how the hedge trimmer is
directed.
CHT220/CHT220L
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