AL-KO HT 440 Basic Cut Mode D'emploi page 17

HT 440, HT 550
Safety Instructions for operation
Always hold the machine with both hands
„
Hold the cutting gear away from your body
„
and clothing
Do not remove cut twigs etc. while the motor
„
is running
If leaving unattended /
„
transporting the equipment:
Switch off the machine
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Pull out the mains plug
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Attach the safety cover
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Never hold the machine by the cutting blades
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Hold the machine only by the handle
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The domestic mains voltage specifications
„
must match those indicated in the technical
data
Do not use any other supply voltage
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Always use the special strain relief clamp for
„
the extension cable
Keep the cable away from the cutting area and
„
always keep it away from the machine
Assembly
The camera symbol refers to the illustrations on
Page 3.
1. Fasten the handguard to the housing using the
screws supplied (
2. Feed the extension cable through the strain relied
clamp ( 2 / 3).
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Operation
Caution - Risk of injury!
Use the equipment only after it has been com-
pletely assembled.
Follow the safety instructions when working.
1. Connect the power cable to the mains supply.
2. Grasp the front hand grip first, then the rear hand
grip.
3. Press the power switches on both hand grips
4) - the machine will start.
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4. Keep both switches pressed while working.
5. If one of the switches is released, the hedge
trimmer stops.
Instructions when working
Always cut both sides of the hedge first, then the
„
top.
This will prevent cut leaves and twigs from falling
into an area not yet trimmed
You can use the built-in spirit level to cut along a
„
straight line ( 5)
Hedges should always be cut in a trapezoid shape.
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This prevents the lower twigs from becoming bare
( 8)
Repairs
Repairs should be carried out only by a specialised
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repairer, or at one of our AL-KO service centres
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