Adjusting Telescoping Pole; Power Connection; Power Circuit Breaker; Connecting Extension Cord - Okay THS 5118 Operating Instructions Manual

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3. Release the round button (3).
It should snap back into its seated position. If it does not,
rotate the power head back and forth slightly until the but-
ton snaps back into its seated position. The power head
is now locked into position and ready for use.
WARNING: To guard against injury observe the
following:
• Read instruction manual before using, save instruc-
tion manual.
• Keep hands away from blade.
• Keep hands on handles. Don't overreach.
• A good, firm grip on the Pole Trimmer with both hands
will help you maintain control. Don't let go. Grip the
rear handle with your right hand whether you are right
or left handed. Wrap the fingers of your left hand over
and around the front handle.

Adjusting telescoping pole

Disconnect the pole trimmer from the power
supply.
Rotate the collar (4) counter clockwise ( ) to loosen.
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30°
60°
90°
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Push poles towards (5) each other to shorten the pole or
pull away from each to lengthen the pole.
Note: Extend the pole only to the length required to reach
the cut hedges or shrubs.
When the desired length is achieved, rotate the collar (4)
clockwise ( ) to secure.

Power connection

The machine can only be connected to a singlephase a.c.
current connection.The machine is protectively insulated
in accordance with classification II of VDE 0740. Before
using the machine ensure that the mains current agrees
with the operating voltage data on the machine's identi-
fication plate.

Power circuit breaker

We recommend to operate the pole trimmer in connec-
tion with a residual current operated device with a maxi-
mum breaking current of 30mA.

Connecting Extension Cord

The Pole Trimmer has a built-in extension cord retainer
to prevent the accidental disconnection of the unit from
the extension cord during use. It is molded into the lower
hand guard area of the trigger housing.
1. Make sure the trigger lever is in the OFF position
2. Plug the power cord into the extension cord.
3. Create a loop in the extension cord and insert the
loop through the bottom of the handle. Pull the loop
tight around the molded cord hook (13).
Switching on/out
• Press with your thumbs the stopping button (9) on
the left side of the rear handle and then the operating
switch (10).
• The stopping button (9) is used for unlocking the
switch-on mechanism and does not need to be
pressed again after the device is switched on.
• To switch off the device, release switch (10).
Note: The sparks (flashes) developing from this in the
area of the upper ventilation slots are normal and harm-
less for the device.
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