4. The device will switch off when you
release the on/off switch (3).
The device cannot be switched to conti-
nuous operation.
Operation
Working with the hedge
trimmer
While cutting, make sure that you
do not touch any objects, such as
wire fences or plant supports. This
can cause damage to the cutter
bar.
•
To avoid eye injuries, always wear
safety goggles while working with the
hedge trimmer.
•
Always hold the device tightly with
both hands, with one hand on the rear
handle and the other hand on the soft
grip (
5). Your thumb and fingers
must tightly clasp the handles..
•
Check the shoulder strap (
comfortable positioning to make it ea-
sier to hold the hedge trimmer.
•
If the blades become jammed with
solid objects, switch the device off
immediately, pull the mains plug, and
remove the object.
•
Always work in a direction away from
the socket. This means you need to
determine the cutting direction before
starting work. Ensure that the exten-
sion cable is not within the working
range. Never lay the cable above the
hedge where it could easily be caught
by the blades.
•
Avoid over-stressing the device while
working.
Working with the pole-
mounted pruner
• You will have better control over the
device if you saw using the lower edge
of the blade bar (saw chain in pulling
direction) and not using the upper edge
of the blade bar (saw chain in pushing
direction).
• The saw chain must not touch the
ground or any object while sawing th-
21) for
rough the material or thereafter.
• Ensure that the saw chain does not get
stuck while sawing. The log must not
break or splinter.
• Please also observe the precautionary
measures to protect against kickback
(see the safety information).
• Remove branches hanging downwards
by sawing from above the branch.
• Twisted branches must be individually
cut down to size.
Putting down the device
• Place the device gently onto the ground
with the device attachments (
• Do not apply any static pressure
whatsoever to the device attachments
(
10/15).
Pull out the mains plug imme-
diately if the cable is damaged,
entangled or severed. There
is a risk of injury from electric
shock!
If the saw chain gets stuck, do
not attempt to pull out the pru-
ner with force� There is a risk
of injury. Turn the motor off and
use a lever arm or wedge to re-
lease the pruner�
GB
10/15).
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