Adjusting Cutting Angle - Shindaiwa AHS236S-LW Manuel D'utilisation

Before you start
Connect the handle to the outer tube
1. Handle
2. Bolt
3. Outer tube
4. Arrow

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
1. Adjustment lever
2. Latch release
3. Latch Lock
Install the handle so that it does not hide any of the
safety decals.
Your hedge trimmer comes with the handle installed. It can be
re-adjusted for operator comfort in the following manner.
1. Loosen the bolt.
2. Rotate/slide handle assembly to best position for operator
comfort.
3. Tighten the bolt.
IMPORTANT
Make sure the arrow on the handle points towards gear case.
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 on the cutter
assembly. With the index finger of your left hand, press the
latch release. With your left thumb, press the latch lock.
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