Scope Of Application; Hedge Trimmer - Solo 160 Instruction Manual

Using your power hedge trimmer
6. Using your power hedge trimmer
Before using your hedge trimmer, familiarise
yourself with the operating and maintenance
instructions, in particular regarding the cutter
(chapter 7.1) and gear lubrication (chapter 7.3 /
chapter 4.4).

6.1 Scope of Application

Only use the motorised hedge trimmer to trim
hedges, shrubs and bushes.
Never use the hedge trimmer for any other purpose.
The maximum thickness of twigs and branches,
which can be cut by this hedge trimmer, depends on
the type of wood, its age, its moisture content and
density.
Thicker twigs and branches can be trimmed to the
required length with pruning shears before cutting
with the hedge trimmer.
6.2 Correct operation of your power

hedge trimmer

Observe all safety regulations when using this
power tool.
Fig. 6
Ergonomic handle position
To hold the rear handle ergonomically, press the
locking lever (2) when the engine is switched off
to adjust and turn the rear handle to the required
position. The rear handle may be positioned in any
one of seven different positions. Ensure that the
handle is securely locked into place before
recommencing work.
In every position the handle is angled approximately
15° towards the cutting axis. This ensures that the
device can be used directly on the hedge and can
still be held at a short distance from the hedge
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Fig. 7
Always hold the hedge trimmer carefully with both
hands and firmly grip the handle with your thumbs.
Hold the rear handle (1) with your right hand and
the front handle (12) with your left hand.
Approach the hedge with the power tool in the idle
setting and press the throttle before using the
cutter. Never raise the engine speed without load.
Always commence trimming with the cutters
moving. Do not "stab" into the hedge with the tip
of the cutter.
Never operate in the slipping range of the clutch.
Damage through overload or overheating is
excluded from our warranty.
Take particular care when working near wire fences
and never touch the wire with the cutter.
Switch off the engine immediately the tool behaves
in an unusual way or if cuttings have become
entangled in the blade. Wait until the blade has
stopped. When the engine is switched off,
remove the entangled cuttings, undergrowth etc.
Before starting up the tool again, check the entire
power tool for safety.
Trimming procedures
Cut the hedge in several stages, if the hedge needs
to be cut back a great deal. Between the passes, cut
back thicker branches and twigs with pruning
shears.