Advertisement
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE
-
Be sure to carefully read and follow safety instructions.
-
Keep hands away from blades. Never grasp the exposed cutting
blade or cutting edges, when picking up
or
holding the tool.
-
Never touch the cutting device when starting the engine and
during operation.
-
Operate the Hedge
Trimmer in
such
a manner as
to avoid inhalation
of the exhaust gases.
Never run the engine in enclosed rooms
(Risk of g a s poisoning). Carbon monoxide i s a n odorless gas.
-
All protective installations and guards supplied with the machine
must be used during operation.
-
Never operate the engine with a faulty exhaust muffler or
if
it is
missing.
-
Use
the Hedge Trimmer only in good light and visibility.
Always ensure a safe footing.
-
Never stand on
a
ladder and run the Hedge Trimmer. Keep both
feet on the ground.
-
Never climb up the trees with the Hedge Trimmer to perform
cutting operation.
-
Never work on unstable surfaces.
-
Remove sand, stone, nails, wire, etc. found within the working
area. Foreign objects may damage the cutting blades.
-
Before commencing cutting, the cutting blades must have reached
full working speed.
-
Always hold the Hedge Trimmer firmly with both hands on the
handles only.
-
The right hand grips the front handle
of
model EH620.
This i s the way to safely operate the machine.
-
Use
a
firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
-
When you
release
the throttle, it takes a few moments before the
cutting blades stop.
-
The Hedge Trimmer must not b e used for cutting with fast idle.
The cutting speed cannot b e adjusted with the throttle control in
fast idle position.
-
When cutting a hedge, the machine should be held so that the
blades form
a
15-30"
angle with the cutting line.
-
If
the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular movements against the
e d g e of the hedge, the twigs will be thrown directly to the ground.
-
At vertical cutting, the Hedge Trimmer i s used with circular
pendulation, swinging up and down close to the hedge.
-
Pay special attention when cutting hedges which a r e laid out a
long
a
wire-fence and have grown through the fence.
The blade must not contact the fence, otherwise the blades may
be destroyed.
-
Do
not
u s e the Hedge Trimmer continuously for
a
long time. It
is
normal to take a break
of
10
to 2 0 minutes
after
every
50
minutes
operation.
-
Should the cutting blades hit stones or other hard objects,
immediately switch off the engine and inspect the cutting blades for
damage. Replace damaged blades before re-commencing work.
-
T h e engine must be switched off immediately in case of any
engine problems.
-
Operate the Hedge Trimmer with as little noise and contamination
as possible.
In particular check the correct setting of the
carburetor and the fuel/oil ratio.
-
Do Not attempt to remove jammed cut material when blades are
running. Put unit down, turn it
off,
and remove necessary cuttings.
h
7 7
Advertisement
