Echo HC 560 Mode D'emploi page 12

Important: Always clean and oil the blades after prolonged
use of the hedge trimmer. This will greatly affect the life
of the equipment. Damaged cutting units must be
properly repaired immediately.Clean the shearing blades
with a dry cloth or – in case of heavier dirt – with a brush.
Attention: Danger of injury!Oiling of the blades should
ideally be carried out using an environmentally friendly
lubricant (Fig. 6).
Sharpening of the blades
The blades generally do not need servicing and do not
require resharpening if used correctly.
prevent injuries caused by the blades when not in use,
the sharpened cutting blade should be covered by the
blade cover (Fig. 4). The blades cannot be sharpened
by the user without opening the equipment and the
safety mechanism. Resharpening of the blades can
therefore only be carried out at a specialist workshop.
Changing the blades
Only correct installation of the blades will guarantee
problem-free operation and function of the above
mentioned safety feature of the blades.
the blades should therefore only be carried out at a
specialist workshop.
9. Holding the hedge trimmer when in use
This equipment will enable you to cut or trim bushes
and hedges easily and comfortably.
Trimming of hedges
- 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.
- Cut evenly over this guide line.
Expanded working height:If you want to reach higher or
if you have to above your head's height (see Fig. 8), you
should take care of the following.
Attention: Take care to have a secure and safe standing
position when working with your hedge trimmer in order
to avoid slipping and injury. Always keep the shearing
blades away from your body.
10. Optimum safety
The 5 special features two-hand safety switch, quick
blade stop, protective cover, blade safety rail and
impact protector are fitted to provide the hedge
trimmer with optimum safety features.
Two-hand safety switch (Fig. 3)
To switch on the hedge trimmer one of the switch bars
on the hand grip (A or B) and the switch on the bow-type
handle (C) must be held down. If one of the switches is
released the shearing blades will stop after ca.0,2
seconds.
Quick blade stop
In order to avoid injuries through cuts, the blade will stop in
max. 0.2 sec. when one of the two switches is released.
Blade safety rail (Fig. 4)
The cutting blade set back from the blade housing
reduces the risk of injuries due to unintentional body
contact. As soon as the hedge trimmer is switched off,
the sharp cutting blades will stop - due to safety
reasons - exactly under the cover rail in order to reduce
the risk of injuries during transport.
Impact protector (Fig. 9)
The extended guide rail prevents unpleasant shocks
(blade recoil) being transmitted to the operator due to
In order to
impact with solid objects (wall, ground etc.).
Gear protection feature
If solid objecst are caught in the cutting blade and jam
the motor, switch off the machine at once, disconnect
the power plug from the power socket, remove the
object and continue with the work.
The equipment is also fitted with an overload cutout,
which protects the gears against mechanical damage
in the event of blade jams.
Changing of
11. Storing the trimmer after use
The hedge shears must be stored such that there is
no danger of injuries being caused to persons by the
cutting blades!
(Fig. 7)
Important note: The shearing blades should be cleaned
after each use.(see also Section 8. Maintenance).This
will considerably increase the service life of the device.
Please use a lubricator that is not harmful to the environ-
ment , e. g. our service spray. Then put the shears in
their case with the cutting blades first.
12. Repair service
Repairs to electric power tools should only be carried out
by specialist electrical personnnel.
13. Waste disposal and environmental pro-
tection
If your hedge trimmer should become useless some-
where in the future or you do not need it any longer, do not
dispose of the device together with your domestic refuse,
but dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.
Please dispose of the device itself at an according
collecting/recycling point. By doing so, plastic and metal
parts can be separated and recycled. Information con-
cerning the disposal of materials and devices are avail-
able from your local administration.
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