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4.
Check damaged parts before further use of
the equipment. A part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may
affect its operation. A part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by
our authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
5.
Switch on the motor only when the hands and
feet are away from the cutting tool.
6.
Before starting make sure that the cutting tool
has no contact with any objects.
7.
Hold the tool firmly when using the tool.
Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry the
8.
tool when the battery cartridge is installed
and with finger on the switch. Make sure that
the switch is off when installing the battery
cartridge.
9.
Before operation, examine the work area for
wire fences, stones, or other solid objects.
They can damage the weeding blade.
10. Check the hedges and bushes for foreign
objects, such as wire fences or hidden wiring
before operating the tool.
Method of operation
1.
Only use the equipment in good light and
visibility. During the winter season beware
of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk
of slipping). Always ensure a safe footing on
slopes and be sure to walk and never run.
2.
Take care against injury to feet and hands from
the cutting tool.
3.
Never stand on a ladder and run the
equipment.
4.
Never climb up into trees to perform cutting
operation with the equipment.
Never work on unstable surfaces.
5.
6.
Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within
the working range. Foreign particles may dam-
age the cutting tool and can cause dangerous
kick-backs.
7.
Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard
objects, immediately switch off the motor and
inspect the cutting tool.
8.
Inspect the cutting tool at short regular inter-
vals for damage (detection of hairline cracks
by means of tapping-noise test).
9.
Always remove the battery cartridge from the
equipment:
—
whenever leaving the equipment
unattended;
—
before clearing a blockage;
before checking, cleaning or working on
—
the equipment;
—
after striking a foreign object;
—
whenever the equipment starts vibrating
abnormally.
10. Cutting means continues to run after the motor
is switched off.
11.
When attaching or removing the blade cover,
be careful not to injure your hands.
Maintenance instructions
1.
The condition of the equipment, in particular of
the cutting tool of the protective devices must
be checked before commencing work.
2.
Turn off the motor and remove the battery
cartridge before carrying out maintenance,
replacing cutting tools or cleaning the equip-
ment or cutting tool.
3.
When not in use, attach the blade cover to the
tool and store the tool indoors in dry, and high
locked-up place, out of reach of children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
► Fig.1: 1. Blade cover 2. Cap 3. Weeding blade
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Before assembling or adjusting
the equipment, switch off the motor and remove
the battery cartridge. Otherwise, the machine may
start unintentionally and result in an injury.
WARNING:
When assembling or adjusting
the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or
adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Follow the warnings and precau-
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
Assembling the attachment
1.
Attach the 2 adjusting plates to the attachment so
that the grooves of the plates face outward.
► Fig.2: 1. Adjusting plate
2.
Attach the weeding blade to the adjusting plates
while opening the blade outward slightly.
When attaching the weeding blade, make sure the
arrow points toward the pipe.
► Fig.3: 1. Arrow
The angle of the weeding blade can be changed by
aligning the protrusion on the weeding blade with the
one of the protrusions on the adjusting plates.
► Fig.4: 1. Protrusion
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