SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Protective instructions when work is completed
•The transport guard should always be fitted to the blades when the machine is not in use.
•Ensure the blades have stopped and remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug before carrying out cleaning, repairs or an inspection.
•Always wear heavy duty
gloves when repairing the blades. The blades are extremely sharp and can easily causes cuts.
• Store the machine out of reach from children.
•Only use original spare parts when carrying out repairs.
Basic working techniques
•Work with a swinging
action from the bottom upwards when trimming sides.
• Adapt the throttle according to resistance.
• When trimming a hedge the engine should always be turned away from the hedge.
• The hedge trimmer should be held as close to the body as possible to get the best balance.
•Make sure that the tip
does not touch the ground.
• Do not try to force the
work, but move at a steady speed so that all the stems are cut evenly.
Changing the hedge trimmer angle
(326HE3, 326HE4)
• Loosen the knob on the angle adjuster.
•Grasp the handle on the angle adjuster, adjust to
the desired angle and tighten the knob.
(326HDA55)
•Loosen the knob on the angle adjuster.
•Press the cutting attach-
ment against the ground or some other solid object to set the desired angle.
•Tighten the knob.
NOTE! Do not hold the cutting attachment when you adjust the angle. The blades are sharp and you could easily cut yourself.
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