Before First Use; Assembling And Operating - Eckman HPT1 Instruction Manual

Be fore first Use
Remove the hedge trimmer and the accessory from the packaging. Check carefully
for any obvious damage and that all parts have been supplied. Dispose off
packaging materials out of reach of small children. There is risk of suffocation!
Asse mb ling a nd Op e ra ting
For optimal transport the hedge trimmer is supplied only partly assembled. Please
assemble the unit as follows:
1. Insert the hand guard protection (2) on the motor housing and mount the
hand protection using the self tapping screws included.
2. Form a loop in the extension cord and thread the extension cord
through the slot in the handle. Hook the cord over the moulded
cable run (5).
5. Connect the male plug of the hedge trimmer with the female plug of the 10m
power cable and plug into any convenient 13Amp mains outlet.
6. Remove the blade protection.
7. Press the ON/OFF switch (7) either on the right or on the left side of the
handle in order to switch on the hedge trimmer. Firmly hold with one hand the
upper handle and with the other hand the bottom handle.
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3. Adjust the desired angle of the
blades with the release buttons
(3). Press both buttons inwards
and move the handle (4) up or
down.
4. Release the buttons in order to
lock the blades to the desired
stop. If necessary, ask a third party
to assist you. The hedge trimmer
is provided with 6 detents and
each detent has an angle setting of
22.5°.
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