Initial Use; Switching On And Off; Checking The Automatic Oil System; Adjusting The Telescopic Handle - FLORABEST FAHE 18 B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Initial use

NOTE
► Comply with regulations regarding noise
protection and local rules. Using the appliance
on certain days (e.g. on Sundays and public
holidays), during certain times (midday period,
night time) or in certain locations (e.g. health
resorts, clinics, etc.) may be restricted or
prohibited.
Switching on and off
Switching on:
♦ Press the safety lock-out
and then press the on/off switch
Switching off:
♦ Release the ON/OFF switch

Checking the automatic oil system

Before starting work, check the automatic oil
system.
♦ Switch the appliance on and hold it over a
lightly coloured floor surface. The appliance
must not touch the ground.
♦ If there is an oil trace, the appliance is operat-
ing correctly.
♦ If there is no oil trace, clean the oil dispenser
or have the appliance repaired by our Customer
Service.
♦ To clean, wipe the residues from the oil dispenser
using a brush or cloth.

Adjusting the telescopic handle

The telescopic handle
ously by means of the quick release
♦ Activate the quick release and adjust the length
by pushing or pulling as required.
♦ Close the quick release again, thereby fixing
the desired working length of the telescopic
handle.
FAHE 18 B2
and keep it pressed
.
.
can be adjusted continu-
.

Sawing techniques

WARNING!
► Pay attention to falling clippings.
► Be aware of the danger of branches flying back.
NOTE
► Place the stop on the branch. This will help
you work more safely and quietly.
► Now you can begin with the sawing.
Sawing off small branches
♦ Saw small branches (Ø 0–8 cm) from the top
down (see figure).
Sawing off larger branches
♦ When sawing larger branches (Ø 8–20 cm),
first make a relief cut
■ A relief cut also prevents peeling of the bark on
the main trunk.
♦ Saw from the top
B
B
A
(see figure).
A
to the bottom .
A
2
1
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