Operation; Working Position - Yamabiko PPA-AH-HD Manuel D'utilisation

Operation

NOTE
 This product is designed to cut shrubs and hedges with branches no larger than 6 mm in diameter.
 When starting to trim, run the engine at full throttle. Cutting at less at than full speed can damage the clutch by allowing it to
slip. When you do not conduct trimming or cutting work, do not run the engine at full throttle.
Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed;
 Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
 Never adjust blades when the engine is operating.
 Check that the blade assembly is firmly attached and in safe operating condition. Dull, loose or damaged blades should not
be used.
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.
 Always stop engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
 Do not start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit.
 Never reach into any opening while the engine is running. Moving parts may not be visible through openings.
 Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving.
 The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped due to an obstruction. If this occurs, stop the en-
gine, disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the obstruction.
Operation
WARNING

Working Position

 Hold the control handle with your right hand, and the shaft with
your left hand.
 Your left arm should be extended to the most comfortable po-
sition.
Using the Hedge Trimmer
Preparations
 Use lopping shears to cut thick branches first.
Cutting Sequence
 If a radial cut is necessary, cut a little at a time in several
passes.
Cutting Techniques
 Vertical cut:
 Swing the blade up and down in an arc as you move
along the hedge. Use both sides of the cutting blade.
 Cut without standing directly next to the hedge, e.g. with
a flower bed between operator and hedge.
 Overhead Cut:
 Hold the shaft upright with a 90° blade angle to cut an
upper surface of a hedge.
 Horizontal Cut:
 Hold the cutting blade at an angle of 0° to 10° as you
swing the hedge trimmer horizontally.
 Swing the blade in an arc towards the outside of the
hedge so that the cuttings are swept on to the ground.
 Cut without standing directly in front of the hedge, e.g.
reach over a flower bed.
 Cut close to the ground from a standing position, e.g., for
low shrubs.
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