Switching Off; Cleaning, Maintenance And Storage - Stiga SMT 48 AE Manuel D'utilisation

OPERATION/MAINTENANCE
Switching on
■ Push the lock-off button (2) backward using your
thumb and at the same time squeeze the on/off
switch (1).
■ Release the lock-off button (2).

Switching off

■ Release the on/off switch (1).
Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.
Pruning (fig.F)
■ Make sure the tool is running at full speed before
making a cut.
■ Hold the tool firmly in place to avoid possible
bouncing or sideways movement of the tool.
■ Guide the tool through the branch using light
pressure. When cutting heavy branches, where a
partial cut may splinter and damage the tree, proceed
as follows:
■ Make the first cut 15cm from the tree trunk on the
underside of the limb. Use the top of the guide bar (6)
to make this cut.
■ Cut one third through the diameter of the limb. Then
cut down from the top.
OPERATE THE HEDGER TRIMMER
After you finnished the cut of tree, you may replace the
saw head of the trimmer head, and keep working. (fig.S)
swITChINg ON AND OFF (FIg.M)
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a double
switching system. This system prevents starting the tool
inadvertently.
swITChINg ON
■ Push the front trigger.
■ Push the lock-off button (26) backward using your
thumb and at the same time squeeze the on/ off
switch (25).
■ Release the lock-off button (26).
swITChINg OFF
■ Release the on/off switch (25).
wARNING
Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.
HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE
■ Start by trimming the top of the hedge. Slightly tilt the
tool (up to 15° relative to the line of cut) so that the
blade tips point slightly towards the hedge (fig.O).
This will cause the blades to cut more effectively.
Hold the tool at the desired angle and move it steadily
along the line of cut. The doublesided blade allows
you to cut in either direction.
wARNING
■ In order to obtain a very straight cut, stretch a piece
of string along the length of the hedge at the desired
height. Use the string as a guideline, cutting just
above it.
■ In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with the
growth. Younger stems move outwards when the
blade cuts downwards, causing shallow patches in
the hedge (fig.P)
■ Take care to avoid any foreign objects. Especially
avoid hard objects such as metal wire and railings, as
these could damage the blades.
■ Regularly oil the blades. Guidelines for trimming (UK
& Ireland)
■ Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new
leaves every year) in June and October.
■ Trim evergreens in April and August.
■ Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every
six weeks from May until October. Guidelines for
trimming (Australia & New Zealand)
■ Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new
leaves every year) in December and March.
■ Trim evergreens in September and February.
■ Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every six
weeks from October until March.
7. MAINTENANCE
CLEANINg MAINTENANCE AND sTORAgE
Your tool has been designed to operate over a long period
of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous
satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care
and regular cleaning.Your charger does not require any
maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
wARNING
Before performing any maintenance on the tool,
remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the charger
before cleaning it.
■ After use and before storage
■ After use, carefully clean the blades. After cleaning,
apply a film of light machine oil to prevent the blades
from rushing.
■ Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool using
a soft brush or dry cloth.
■ Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp
cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solventbased
cleaner.
■ Make sure all switches are free of debris before and
after use.
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