8. Adjusting the turning handle-Cut evenly over this guide line.
To facilitate your work the hedgetrimmer model 600HD 60EL
are equipped with a turning rear handle that can be set in 311. Optimum safety
different positions (right, left, and normal). The purpose of thisThe 5 special features two-hand safety switch,
mechanism is that especially for cutting in vertical direction the
quick blade stop, protective cover, blade safety rail
hedge shears can be held in their ergonomically most
and impact protector are fitted to provide the hedge
favourable position whereby an early fatigue of the user istrimmer with optimum safety features.
avoided.
Please proceed as follows to change the position of theTwo-hand safety switch (Fig. 4)
handle:To switch on the hedge trimmer one of the switch bars
Release switch (A). Pull back the locking pin (B) (Fig. 5).on the hand grip (A or B) and the switch on the bow-type
The handle is now unlocked and can be turned to thehandle (C) must be held down. If one of the switches is
desired position (Fig. 6+7). In the desired end position,released, the shearing blades will stop after ca. 0.2
the pin locks back into place and securing the handleseconds.
and avoiding an accidental change of the position.Quick blade stop
Please bear in mind that the locking pin (B) can only beIn order to avoid injuries through cuts, the blade will stop in
pulled back when the switch (A) is not activated (heldmax. 0.2 sec. when one of the two switches is released.
down). Make sure that the locking pin locks into place
Blade safety rail (Fig. 9)
again after repositioning the turning handle. Only thenThe cutting blade set back from the blade housing
the switch can be activated anew.reduces the risk of injuries due to unintentional body
contact. As soon as the hedge trimmer is switched off,
9. Maintenancethe sharp cutting blades will stop - due to safety reasons
Always disconnect the plug from the power socket- exactly under the cover rail in order to reduce the risk of
before commencing any work on the machine.injuries during transport.
Important: Always clean and oil the blades after prolongedImpact protector (Fig. 11)
use of the hedge trimmer. This will greatly affect the life ofThe extended guide rail prevents unpleasant shocks
the equipment. Damaged cutting units must be properly(blade recoil) being transmitted to the operator due to
repaired immediately. Clean the shearing blades with aimpact with solid objects (wall, ground etc.).
dry cloth or - in case of heavier dirt - with a brush.Gear protection feature
Attention: Danger of injury!Oiling of the blades shouldIf solid objecst are caught in the cutting blade and jam the
ideally be carried out using an environmentally friendlymotor, switch off the machine at once, disconnect the
lubricant (Fig. 8).power plug from the power socket, remove the object and
Sharpening of the bladescontinue with the work.
The blades generally do not need servicing and do notThe equipment is also fitted with an overload cutout, which
require resharpening if used correctly. In order to preventprotects the gears against mechanical damage in the event
injuries caused by the blades when not in use, the sharpenedof blade jams.
cutting blade should be covered by the blade cover (Fig. 9).
The blades cannot be sharpened by the user without12. Storing the trimmer after use
opening the equipment and the safety mechanism.The hedge shears must be stored such that there is
Resharpening of the blades can therefore only be carriedno danger of injuries being caused to persons by the
out at a specialist workshop.cutting blades!
Changing the bladesImportant note: The shearing blades should be cleaned
Only correct installation of the blades will guarantee problem-after each use.(see also Section 9. Maintenance).This
free operation and function of the above mentionedwill considerably increase the service life of the device.
safety feature of the blades. Changing of the blades shouldPlease use a lubricator that is not harmful to the environ-
therefore only be carried out at a specialist workshop.ment , e. g. our service spray. Then put the shears in
their case with the cutting blades first.
10. Holding the hedge trimmer when in use (Fig. 10)
This equipment will enable you to cut or trim bushes and13.Repair service
hedges easily and comfortably.Repairs to electric power tools should only be carried
Trimming of hedgesout by specialist electrical personnnel.
-Young shoots are best cut in a scythe move ment.
-Older and stronger hedges are best cut in a sawing
movement.
-Branches, which are too thick for the hedge trimmer,
should be cut with a saw.
-Sides of hedges should be cut upwards in a taper.
In order to achieve an even height
-Fix a guide line at the required height.
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