16 After Finishing Work
Cutting in a Vertical Plane
► Swing the cutting attachment from the bottom of the hedge
upwards in an arc (see illustration above).
► Lower the nose of the cutting attachment, move along the
hedge and swing the cutting attachment up again in an
arc.
Cutting in a Horizontal Plane
► Hold the cutting attachment at an angle of 0° to 10° as you
move the cutting attachment horizontally, using both sides
of the cutting attachment (see illustration above).
Do not cut stems, branches or other vegetation greater than
0.32 in. (8 mm) thick.
If the hedge trimmer is used or stored at ambient
temperatures above 86 °F (30 °C), its runtime and
performance may be reduced.
Observe all applicable laws, regulations, standards and
ordinances.
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16 After Finishing Work
16.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation or unauthorized use, switch off the motor, ensure
the cutting blades have stopped and remove the activation
key before transporting the hedge trimmer or putting it down.
To prepare the hedge trimmer for transportation or storage:
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, @ 13.2.
► Remove the activation key, @ 12.2.
► Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it
covers the entire cutting attachment.
► If the hedge trimmer became wet during operation, allow
it to dry completely before charging or storing.
17 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer
17.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, never transport the hedge trimmer with the
activation key inserted.
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