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OPERATING THE POLE HEDGE TRIMMER
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When working with the pole hedge trimmer, firmly grasp the handles with both
hands.
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Do
not touch
the
cutter
blade
portion
of
the
pole
hedge
trimmer during operation,
or when the engine i s running.
-Take extra
care
not to inhale exhaust gases when working with the pole hedge
trimmer. Never operate the pole hedge trimmer in an enclosed room or an area
with insufficient ventilation
(risk
of suffocation and gas poisoning). Note that
carbon monoxide
is
an odorless
gas
that is, it cannot
be
detected by the s e n s e
of
smell.
hedge trimmer.
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Always wear adequate protective wear before starting to work with the pole
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Stop the engine immediately
if
the muffler
i s
not functioning properly.
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Only use the pole hedge trimmer in good light
and
visibility conditions.
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Do not operate the pole hedge trimmer in darkness or fog. Beware
of
slippery
and wet areas (ice and snow) during the cold season (danger of slipping), and
always ensure secure footing.
steep slope.
- Never use the pole hedge trimmer while standing on an unstable surface or a
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Never use the pole hedge trimmer while standing on
a
ladder.
- Never climb a tree to use the pole
hedge
trimmer from the tree.
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Continuously check the working area for wires, cord, glass or other foreign
-
Confirm that the cutter
blades
are in rapid motion
before
starting to cut.
-Always grip the pole hedge trimmer with both hands and maintain
a
firm grip
-To
assure optimal control over the pole
hedge
trimmer, always completely wrap
objects that could get caught in the cutter blades.
when working with the machine.
your
hands
around the
handles
(use your thumb for counter pressure) and
apply a firm grip on the handles.
throttle lever has been released.
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Note that the cutter
blades
will remain in motion for up to two seconds after the
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Do not cut with the pole hedge trimmer at low engine speed.
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The speed
of
the cutter
blades
cannot
be
adjusted properly with the throttle
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To
trim the top surface
of a hedge,
first align the cutting tool at an angle of
lever when the engine is running at low speed.
15"-30"
in the cutting direction and keep the pole
hedge
trimmer in a horizontal
position. Then start trimming the hedge using a swinging movement, much like
drawing circle segments with the
hedge
trimmer shaft.
-To
trim the
sides of
a hedge, align the
blades
parallel to the surface to
be
cut and
start trimming with semi-circular upward (down-up) movements.
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Pay attention when trimming a hedge that has grown along a fence. Be
especially careful not to allow the cutter
blades
from coming into contact with
solid
matter such as a metal fence. Cutting into
solid
matter such as metal, stone,
concrete
or
thick wood may damage the
blades
and/or cause overall breakdown
of
the machine.
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Do not use the pole hedge trimmer over an extended period of time. As a general
rule, for every
50
minutes of operation take a
10-20
minutes rest.
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If
the cutter blades come into contact with stones
or
other
solid
objects, stop the
engine immediately and check the
blades
for damage. Replace the
blades if
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If
the pole hedge cutter develops
a
problem during operation (strange noises,
damaged.
vibration, etc.), immediately stop the engine. Do not use the machine again until
the problem has been recognized and solved.
- Always
do
your utmost to
keep
pollution and noise emissions as low as possible
when operating the pole hedge trimmer. Pay special attention to correct
carburetor adjustment and accurate gasolineioil mixture.
lay the equipment on the ground and remove the obstruction. Check the
blades
for damage before using the machine again.
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If
thick branches get jammed in the cutter
blades,
immediately stop the engine,
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