Adjusting Cutting Angle - Yamabiko MTA-AHS-HD Manuel D'utilisation

Adjusting cutting angle

 Never adjust cutting assembly with engine running.
 Failure to do so could lead to an injury or serious accident.
 Hedge trimmer blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when adjusting cutting assembly.
 Wear heavy duty gloves when working with the hedge trimmer blades. When replacing the hedge trimmer blades
during a trimming task, ensure that the engine is switched off and that the blades have stopped.
 Do not stand hedge trimmer on end when adjusting cutting angle, otherwise serious injury may result.
 Gear case assembly becomes HOT during use. Always grip assembly at blade-adjustment handle when making cut-
ting angle adjustments, otherwise serious injury may result.
 Failure to do so could lead to an injury or serious accident.
Adjusting the hedge trimmer cutter assembly
7. To disassemble, reverse assembly instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
1. Position the hedge trimmer on a flat, level surface with the
engine resting on the fuel tank guard. Make sure the blade
cover is in place on the blade.
2. With your right hand, grasp the outer tube near the handle.
With your left hand, grip the adjustment lever (A) on the cut-
ter assembly. With the index finger of your left hand, press
the latch release (B). With your left thumb, press the latch
lock.
3. While holding the latch release down, pivot the cutter assem-
bly using the adjustment lever until it is at the desired cutting
angle.
4. Release the latch lock (C) and the latch release. Make sure
the latch lock and the latch release return securely to the
straight ahead position.
5. Remove the blade cover (D) from the cutter blade. The en-
gine now may be started.
IMPORTANT
The latch release provides an interlock to help prevent inad-
vertent depression of the latch lock.
 When installing and removing the blade cover from the
cutter blade, hold the handle under the blade cover.
 Failure to observe these precautions could lead to injury.
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Before you start
CAUTION