4.
Check damaged parts before further use of the
equipment. A guard or other part that is dam-
aged should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of mov-
ing parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other condition that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by our authorized service center
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
5.
Switch on the motor only when the hands and
feet are away from the cutting tool.
6.
Before starting make sure that the cutting tool
has no contact with any objects.
7.
Hold the tool firmly when using the tool.
Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry the tool
8.
when the battery cartridge is installed and with
finger on the switch. Make sure that the switch is
off when installing the battery cartridge.
9.
Before operation, examine the work area for
wire fences, stones, or other solid objects.
They can damage the blades.
10. Check the hedges and bushes for foreign
objects, such as wire fences or hidden wiring
before operating the tool.
Method of operation
1.
Only use the equipment in good light and
visibility. During the winter season beware
of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk
of slipping). Always ensure a safe footing on
slopes and be sure to walk and never run.
2.
Take care against injury to feet and hands from
the cutting tool.
3.
Never stand on a ladder and run the equipment.
Never climb up into trees to perform cutting
4.
operation with the equipment.
5.
Never work on unstable surfaces.
6.
Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within
the working range. Foreign particles may dam-
age the cutting tool and can cause dangerous
kick-backs.
7.
Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard
objects, immediately switch off the motor and
inspect the cutting tool.
8.
Inspect the cutting tool at short regular inter-
vals for damage (detection of hairline cracks
by means of tapping-noise test).
9.
Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool
must have reached full working speed.
10. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
appropriate guard. Never run the equipment with
damaged guards or without guards in place!
11.
All protective installations and guards sup-
plied with the equipment must be used during
operation.
12. Always remove the battery cartridge from the
equipment:
whenever leaving the equipment
—
unattended;
—
before clearing a blockage;
—
before checking, cleaning or working on
the equipment;
—
after striking a foreign object;
—
whenever the equipment starts vibrating
abnormally.
13. Always ensure that the ventilation openings
are kept clear of debris.
14. Cutting means continues to run after the motor
is switched off.
15. If the blades stop moving due to the stuck of
foreign objects between the blades during
operation, switch off the tool and remove the
battery cartridge, and then remove the foreign
objects using tools such as pliers. Removing
the foreign objects by hand may cause an injury
for the reason that the blades may move in reac-
tion to removing the foreign objects.
16. When attaching or removing the blade cover,
be careful not to injure your hands.
Cutting Tools
Employ only the correct cutting tool for the job
in hand.
Maintenance instructions
1.
The condition of the equipment, in particular of
the cutting tool of the protective devices must
be checked before commencing work.
2.
Turn off the motor and remove the battery
cartridge before carrying out maintenance,
replacing cutting tools or cleaning the equip-
ment or cutting tool.
3.
When not in use, attach the blade cover to the
tool and store the tool indoors in dry, and high
locked-up place, out of reach of children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
► Fig.1: 1. Blade cover 2. Cap 3. Shear blades
4. Wheel
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
the equipment, switch off the motor and remove
the battery cartridge. Otherwise, the machine may
start unintentionally and result in an injury.
WARNING:
the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or
adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
10 ENGLISH
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
Before assembling or adjusting
When assembling or adjusting
Follow the warnings and precau-