Working With The Hedge Trimmer; Cutting Techniques; Working With The Pole Pruner; Sawing Techniques - Hyundai HYPT5200X Instruction Manual

Turning the engine off
emergency stop sequence
If the appliance needs to be stopped immediately, turn the On/Off switch
to "0" .
normal sequence
■ Release the throttle lever and wait until the engine has slowed down
to its idling speed . Then move the On/Off switch
Wear protective goggles!
Seizing
Immediately turn off the engine if the cutting tool becomes blocked .
Remove all grass and scrub from the appliance before restarting the appli-
ance .
Prevent kickback
When working with the 3-section cutting blade there is a risk of kickback if
the blade strikes against solid obstacles (tree trunks, branches, tree stumps,
rocks or similar) . This will result in the cutting tool being catapulted back
against the direction of rotation . This can lead to the loss of control of the
appliance . Do not use the cutting blade near fences, metal posts, boundary
to "0" .
stones or foundations . To cut low-density shrubs, position the appliance as
shown in fig . 6e to avoid kickbacks .

Working with the hedge trimmer

Cutting techniques

■ The double-sided cutter bar allows cutting in both directions or by using
swinging movements from one side to the other .
■ For a vertical cut, move the hedge trimmer evenly forwards or up and
down in an arc .
■ For a horizontal cut, move the hedge trimmer in a scything motion
along the edge of the hedge so that cut branches fall to the ground .
■ See figure A .
NOTE
► Remove thicker branches with a branch cutter .

Working with the pole pruner

Sawing techniques

WArnInG!
► Always pay attention to the falling clippings .
► Be aware of the danger of branches swinging back .
NOTE
► Place the stop
and quietly .
► Now you can begin 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 8–25 cm), first make a relief cut
(see figure) . A relief cut also prevents peeling of the bark on the main
trunk .
♦ Saw from the top
B
c b
A
c b
on the branch . This will help you work more safely
to the bottom .
B A
2
1
a
a
A
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