GGP ITALY SHT 700 Manual De Instrucciones página 24

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8) Prevent the cutting device from touching
the electric cable. Use the cable clamp to
prevent the extension lead from discon-
necting accidentally. Make sure it is con-
nected to the socket without being forced.
Never touch a live electric cable if it is
poorly insulated. If the extension lead gets
damaged during use, do not touch the ca-
ble and unplug the extension lead imme-
diately.
9) Be careful of flying debris coming from
the cutting device.
10) Stop the motor and unplug the machine
from the mains:
– whenever you leave the machine unat-
tended;
– before cleaning, checking or working
on the machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect
the machine for any damage and make
repairs before restarting it again;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnor-
mally: find the cause of the vibration im-
mediately and have it inspected at a Spe-
cialised Centre;
– when the machine is not in use.
11) Always keep hands and feet away from
the cutting device, especially when start-
ing the motor.
IMPORTANT
hedge trimmer used incorrectly can be a distur-
bance to others. To respect people and the envi-
ronment:
– Avoid using the machine in environments or at
times of the day when it may disturb others.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations and
provisions for the disposal of waste materials
after cutting.
– To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the machine
with the motor hot on leaves or dry grass.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations and
provisions for the disposal of damaged parts or
any elements which have a strong impact on
the environment.
WARNING!
brations can cause injuries and neurovascular
disorders (also called "Renaud's syndrome"
or "white hand"), especially to people suffer-
ing from circulation disorders. The symptoms
can regard the hands, wrists and fingers and
are shown through loss of sensitivity, torpor,
itching, pain and discolouring of or structural
changes to the skin. These effects can be
Remember that an electric
Prolonged exposure to vi-
worsened by low ambient temperatures and/or
by gripping the handgrips excessively tightly.
If the symptoms occur, the length of time the
machine is used must be reduced and a doc-
tor consulted.
DANGER!
generates an average sized electromagnetic
field, but it is not possible to exclude the pos-
sibility of interference with any active or pas-
sive medical devices that operators may be
using, with possible ensuing serious risks for
health. All those using medical devices should
always consult their GP, or the device manu-
facturer, before using this machine.
1. USING THE MACHINE
WARNING!
the machine firmly with both hands.
WARNING!
tor if the blades block while running or if they
get caught up in the hedge branches.
2. REGULATING THE FRONT HANDGRIP
(Fig. 2)
The front handgrip (1) can be adjusted to 3 differ-
ent positions in relation to the cutting device to
make trimming your hedges easier.
WARNING!
be adjusted when the motor is switched off.
– Press one of the two release buttons (2).
– Rotate the front handgrip (1) to the desired po-
sition.
– Before using the machine, make sure that the re-
lease buttons (2) have returned to the original
position and that the front handgrip is firmly at-
tached.
WARNING!
handgrip must always be in the horizontal po-
sition, whatever the position of the cutting de-
vice (3).
3. WORKING TECHNIQUES
It is recommended to trim the two vertical sides of
the hedge before trimming the top.
USING THE MACHINE
This machine's engine
When cutting, always hold
Immediately stop the mo-
The handgrip must only
When working, the front