HSS Hire 62415 Operating & Safety Manual

Once started, open the choke then squeeze and release
the throttle trigger, the engine should now tick over.
Finally lower the blade lock lever to re-engage the blade
to the engine.
If the motor 'floods', open the choke and throttle, then
pull the starter cord repeatedly until the engine fires.

BASIC TECHNIQUES

Inspect the hedge to be trimmed. Check that there are
no wires, electrical cables or any other obstructions
running through it.
Think before you cut, ensure that cuttings fall away from
you. Clear the work area and remove trip hazards.
Hold the trimmer with both hands, adopting a stable
stance that lets you see what you are doing but keeps
you safely clear of the cutters.
Sweep the blades over the hedge, working from the
ground upwards.
The trimmer can cut a maximum thickness of 18mm and
this must not be exceeded. If you encounter a thick stem,
stop the hedge trimmer and use a pruning saw to cut
through the obstruction.
Never over-reach or work above chest height. Keep the
work area tidy, regularly sweep up trimmings.
WATCH YOU'RE FOOTING. Be careful not to trip or slip
while operating the equipment.
Between cuts and when moving location, turn the
hedge trimmer's engine OFF.
Do not allow the blades to come into contact with soil or
similar substance. Switch OFF and allow the blades to
stop moving before removing any debris from them.

EQUIPMENT CARE

Never push the equipment beyond its design limits. If it
will not do what you want with reasonable ease and
speed, assume you have the wrong tool for the job.
Contact your local HSS Hire for advice.
Keep the equipment clean - you will find this less of a
chore if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until the
end of the hire period.
Regularly check the fuel level and top up as necessary
with a mixture of two stroke oil and unleaded petrol.
To maintain cutting efficiency, regularly lubricate the
blade with light oil.
ALWAYS cover the blade with the protective sheath
when the unit is not in use.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere clean,
dry and safe from thieves.

FINISHING OFF

Switch the trimmers engine OFF and replace the
protective sheath onto the blade.
Give the unit a final clean ready for return, to your local
HSS Hire.
... have you been trained
The law requires that personnel using trimmers must be
competent and qualified to do so. Training available at HSS
Training Solutions 0 0 8 8 4 4 5 5 7 7 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 9 9 9 9
...any comments?
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enable us to improve the information
within this guide please e-mail your
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Guide Manager
at the address below
e-mail: safety@hss.com
©HSS Hire Service Group Ltd 2007 No. 562/02
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: http://www.hss.com
Operating & Safety Guide 562
Operating & Safety Guide 562
Petrol Hedge
Petrol Hedge
Trimmers
Trimmers
Ideal for trimming larger hedges
when working away from a power
supply.
Code 62415
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