Working Techniques

General working instructions

IMPORTANT!

This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with a hedge trimmer.

If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop.

Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.

WARNING! The machine can cause

! serious personal injury. Read the safety instructions carefully. Learn how to use the machine.

WARNING! Cutting tool. Do not touch the

! tool without ﬁrst switching off the engine. Always remove the battery before any maintenance on the machine.

Basic safety rules

•Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine.

•Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment.

•Never allow anyone else to use the machine without ﬁrst ensuring that they have read and understood the contents of the operator’s manual.

•Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out.

•Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised position that is not fully secured.

•CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident. Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 metres while you are working.

•Never use the machine in bad weather, for instance in fog, in rain, strong winds, intense cold, etc.

•If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the machine immediately. Remove the battery from the machine and check that the machine is not damaged.

SavE mode

The machine is equipped with a battery saving function (SavE). Activate the function by pressing the SavE button. A green LED will light to indicate that the function is on.

Automatic switch off functionality

The machine is equipped with a shutdown feature that deactivates the machine if not used. The green LED and the machine will switch off after 1 minute.

Safety instructions while working

•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

•Turn off the machine when it has to be moved.

•Never put the machine down without turning it off ﬁrst and always remove the battery.

WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.

!Always wear approved eye protection. Never lean over the cutting attachment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury.

Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 metres. Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches. Never swing the machine around without ﬁrst checking behind you to make sure no-one is within the safety zone.

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