Operation
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CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY!
Keep your hands away from the tool when
u
the product is in operation.
Adjusting rear handle vertical
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angle
WARNING!
The rear handle can be adjusted in
u
3 different positions vertically.
Always ensure the rear handle is securely
u
locked!
Do not attempt to use the product with
u
the rear handle in any other position or
unlocked!
The vertical angle of the rear handle can be
adjusted in 3 positions.
1.
Press the unlock button
position.
2.
Adjust the rear handle
position until the unlock button
position (see Fig. D).
NOTE
The product cannot be switched on if the
u
unlock button is not properly engaged in
place.
Switching on and off
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Switching on:
1.
Ensure the cutting device (blade)
not touch any objects. Remove the cover
from the cutting device (blade)
switching the product on.
2.
Hold the product with one hand on the front
handle
and with the other on the rear
5
handle
.
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3.
Squeeze the safety switch
position.
4.
Press the lock-off button
hold it in position.
5.
Squeeze the on / off switch
product on (see Fig. E). Release the lock-off
button afterwards.
30 GB / IE
and hold it in
7
to the desired
9
snaps in
7
does
2
13
2
before
4
and hold it in
to either side and
8
to switch the
10
Switching off:
1.
Release either the on / off switch
safety switch
to switch the product off.
4
Trimming times
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Green leaf hedges
June to October
Evergreens
April and August
Conifers and other
Every 6 – 8 weeks
fast growing shrubs
Trimming
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NOTE
Try to keep the cutting device
u
approximately 15° to the cutting surface.
When shaping it is advisable to achieve a
u
trapezoidal shape (see Fig. F).
A trapezoidal cut corresponds to the natural
growth of plants and results in optimal hedge
growth, as it will expose more light to the
lower end of the hedge.
1.
Cut and remove branches exceeding the
cutting capacity of this product using a proper
pruner before operation.
2.
Always hold the product firmly with both
hands on front handle
handle
. Never operate this product using
9
only one hand.
3.
Do not rush and do not attempt to cut too
much with one stroke of the cutting device
4.
First cut both sides from the bottom cutting
upwards to the top. Depending on the type
and direction of the hedge, it shall also be cut
from top to bottom or from right to left.
(see Fig. G).
5.
After cutting the sides proceed to the top.
Try to keep the cutting device
approximately 15° to the cutting surface
(see Fig. H).
6.
When cutting wide hedges with the cutting
area in sight move the cutting device
lightly through the cutting surface in a
sweeping motion following the shape of
the hedge or shrub. A slight tilt downwards
of the cutting device
motion is recommended for optimum cutting
performance.
10
or the
angled at
2
and rear
5
2
angled at
2
2
in the direction of
2
.