Note: If the battery is fully loaded, the
charger automatically switches over to the
maintenance charge function. The battery
can thus remain in the charger permanently.
The battery pack must be charged prior to the first
start-up (charging time: ► Technical data – p. 30).
– Press in the locking button (10) and remove the
battery from the device.
– Insert the battery pack into the charger.
– Plug the charger into the power supply.
The charging status is displayed by the control
lights (11).
– Slot the battery pack into the device and make
sure it clicks into place correctly.
Checking the remaining capacity of the battery
– Press the button (9).
The remaining capacity of the battery is displayed by
the control lights (8).
Check before use!
DANGER! Attention, danger of injury!
Do not operate the appliance unless you did
not find any faults. If a part has become
defective, make sure to replace it before
you use the appliance again.
Check the safety devices and the safe condition of
the appliance:
– Check all parts for tightness.
– Check the appliance for visual damage: broken
parts, cracks, etc.
Cutting hedges
NOTICE! Risk of damage to the appli-
ance! Take particular care close to fences!
If trimmings, fence wire or similar is caught
in the cutting equipment, switch the appli-
ance off immediately.
– Remove blade guard.
► P. 3, item 1
– Switching on: Press the switch lock (4) and
simultaneously press the On/Off switch (6). Do
not push the point into the hedge.
– Switching off: Release the On/Off switch (6).
– After switching off wait until the blade is station-
ary.
– Mount blade guard.
Tips on hedge trimming
NOTICE! Risk of environmental dam-
age! Do not use the hedge trimmer during
normal periods of quiet and rest.
Before cutting a hedge, check that there are
no birds nesting.
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1. Cut the hedge to the desired height.
2. Trim the side of the hedge diagonally from bottom
to top.
3. Round off the upper corners of the hedge.
4. Cut back the hedge somewhat at ground level.
Cleaning and maintenance
DANGER! Risk of injury! Before any
maintenance or cleaning work:
• Remove the battery.
• Let the device cool down.
Overview of cleaning
If necessary
What?
Clean the machine
Oil cutting tool
Cleaning the machine
– Remove any coarse dirt.
– Wipe the appliance with a slightly damp cloth
Storing, transport
Storing
DANGER! Danger of injury! Make sure no
unauthorised persons can gain access to
the appliance!
– Slip the protection cover over the cutting equip-
ment.
– Store the appliance where it is dry and well ven-
tilated.
Transport
– Slip the protection cover over the cutting equip-
ment.
– Secure the appliance against slipping.
– If shipping, use the original packaging wherever
possible.
Faults and remedial measures
When something isn't working...
DANGER! Risk of injury! Improperly per-
formed repairs can lead to the device not
functioning safely. This endangers yourself
and your environment.
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How?
► Cleaning the machine –
p. 29
Clean cutting tool with brush.
Then, spray oil on all sides of
the cutting tool.
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