Working With The Hedge Trimmer - Westfalia 80 01 49 Instruction Manual

Working with the Hedge Trimmer

Before cutting bushes, scrubs or hedges, remove thick branches or similar
material. Cut them out with pruning shears.
Make sure that there are no small animals hidden in the bushes or hedges.
There are different cutting techniques and certain seasons to be observed
when trimming hedges or bushes. Some hints are mentioned in the chapter
"Hints on trimming hedges" on page 22. For detailed information see appro-
priate technical literature.
Please also note the local rest periods when working with the hedge trimmer
in order to avoid disturbances.
Before cutting, inspect the area that the hedge trimmer will be used in. Make
sure not to touch hard objects such fences, poles, stones etc. This will cause
damages to the blade bar.
If the hedge trimmer becomes jammed, never attempt to remove cut material
from the blade bar while the engine is running. First stop the engine and then
carefully remove the obstruction.
Do not press down the hedge trimmer while cutting. Always avoid overloading
the engine. Do not try to cut thick branches or to force the blade bar through
the surface to be cut.
1. Remove the blade bar protection (18).
2. Start the engine. Do all cuts at full throttle speed!
3. Operate the hedge trimmer as shown in the drawings. The hedge trimmer has
a double-sided blade bar with cutting teeth on both sides. This allows cutting
actions in two directions.
Operating
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