Flymo EHT 450s, EHT 420, EHT 530s manual Preparation Instructions, Starting and Stopping

Safety Precautions

3.Before using the machine and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.

4.Always ensure the hand guard supplied is fitted before using the Hedgetrimmer. Never attempt

to use an incomplete Hedgetrimmer or one with an unauthorised modification.

Use

1.Use the Hedgetrimmer only in daylight or good artificial light.

2.Avoid operating your Hedgetrimmer on a wet hedge, where feasible.

3.Know how to stop the Hedgetrimmer quickly in an emergency.

4.Never hold the Hedgetrimmer by the guard.

5.Never operate the Hedgetrimmer with damaged guards or without guards in place.

6.	Remove plug from mains before	passing
	Hedgetrimmer to another person.

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7.Avoid operating while people especially children are nearby.

8.Whilst using the Hedgetrimmer always be sure of a safe and secure operating position.

9.Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially when switching on the motor.

10.Do not use stepladders whilst operating the Hedgetrimmer.

11.Remove the plug from the mains :-

-before leaving the Hedgetrimmer unattended for any period;

-before clearing a blockage;

-before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;

-if you hit an object. Do not use your Hedgetrimmer until you are sure that the entire Hedgetrimmer is in a safe operating condition;

-if the Hedgetrimmer starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.

-before passing to another person.

Maintenance and storage

1.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be sure the Hedgetrimmer is in safe working condition.

2.Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

3.Be careful during adjustment of the Hedgetrimmer to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.

4.After use the Hedgetrimmer should be stored using the blade cover/storage holder provided.

Preparation Instructions

Fitting the Cable Holder to Your Hedgetrimmer
(A) and (B)		2. Secure by pulling the cable holder, in the
		direction shown, away from the Hedgetrimmer,
1. Insert T-shaped hooks of cable holder into T-		blades until it locks into position.	(B)
shaped holes on the underside of your
Hedgetrimmer.	(A)

Starting and Stopping

Before starting your Hedgetrimmer.

1.Form a loop in mains cable and push the loop through the hole in the cable holder as

illustrated in Fig. C.

2.To secure, position the loop around the hook

as illustrated in Fig. D.

3.Connect female extension cable connector to

the male plug lead on your product. (E)

4.Connect to mains and switch on

5.Remove blade cover/storage holder as

illustrated in Fig. F.

To start your Hedgetrimmer

1.There are two switch levers fitted to your Hedgetrimmer.

2.Both switch levers need to be held in the

operating position (G) for the product to start.

To stop your Hedgetrimmer

•Move Hedgetrimmer away from cutting area before stopping.

1. To stop, release one switch lever (H).

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