Operation Of The Machine - Dolmar HT-2162 E Instruction Manual

OPERATION OF THE MACHINE

– Be sure to carefully read and follow safety instructions.
– Keep hands away from blades. Never grasp the exposed cutting
blade or cutting edges, when picking up or holding the tool.
– Never touch the cutting device when starting the engine and
during operation.
– Operate the Hedge Trimmer in such a manner as to avoid
inhalation of the exhaust gases. Never run the engine in enclosed
rooms (Risk of gas poisoning). Carbon monoxide is an odorless
gas.
– All protective installations and guards supplied with the machine
must be used during operation.
– Never operate the engine with a faulty exhaust muffler or if it is
missing.
– Use the Hedge Trimmer only in good light and visibility.
Always ensure a safe footing.
– Never stand on a ladder and run the Hedge Trimmer. Keep both
feet on the ground.
– Never climb up the trees with the Hedge Trimmer to perform
cutting operation.
– Never work on unstable surfaces.
– Remove sand, stone, nails, wire, etc. found within the working
area. Foreign objects may damage the cutting blades.
– Before commencing cutting, the cutting blades must have
reached full working speed.
– Always hold the Hedge Trimmer firmly with both hands on the
handles only.
– The right hand grips the front handle of model HT-2162 E.
This is the way to safely operate the machine.
– Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
– When you release the throttle, it takes a few moments before the
cutting blades stop.
– The Hedge Trimmer must not be used for cutting with fast idle.
The cutting speed cannot be adjusted with the throttle control in
fast idle position.
– When cutting a hedge, the machine should be held so that the
blades form a 15-30 angle with the cutting line.
– If the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular movements against the
edge of the hedge, the twigs will be thrown directly to the ground.
– At vertical cutting, the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular
pendulation, swinging up and down close to the hedge.
– Pay special attention when cutting hedges which are laid out a
long a wire-fence and have grown through the fence.
The blade must not contact the fence, otherwise the blades may
be destroyed.
– Do not use the Hedge Trimmer continuously for a long time. It is
normal to take a break of 10 to 20 minutes after every 50 minutes
operation.
– Should the cutting blades hit stones or other hard objects,
immediately switch off the engine and inspect the cutting blades for
damage. Replace damaged blades before re-commencing work.
– The engine must be switched off immediately in case of any
engine problems.
– Operate the Hedge Trimmer with as little noise and contamination
as possible. In particular check the correct setting of the
carburetor and the fuel/oil ratio.
– Do Not attempt to remove jammed cut material when blades are
running. Put unit down, turn it off, and remove necessary cuttings.
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