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Installation and start-up
ficient work breaks. Without sufficient breaks,
a hand/arm vibration syndrome can occur.
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Minimise your risk of being exposed to vibra-
tions. Maintain the tool according to the in-
structions in the operating instructions.
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If the tool is used frequently, contact your
dealer to purchase anti-vibration accessories
(e.g. handles).
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Avoid working with the tool at temperatures
below 10 °C. Define how the vibration load
can be limited in a work plan.
3.8.3 Noise pollution
A certain level of noise exposure from this appli-
ance is inevitable. Carry out noisy work at ap-
proved and specified time periods. Observe rest
periods as necessary and restrict the duration of
the work to a minimum. For your personal protec-
tion and protection of persons in the vicinity, ap-
propriate hearing protection must be worn.
4 INSTALLATION AND START-UP
4.1 Attaching the carrying belt to the basic
appliance
See "Multitool MT 40 – basic appliance" operat-
ing instructions.
4.2 Putting the attachment on the basic
appliance
See "Multitool MT 40 – basic appliance" operat-
ing instructions.
5 OPERATION
CAUTION! Danger of burns. The gearbox
housing becomes hot during operation.
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Do not touch the gearbox housing.
5.1 Turning the cutter head (02, 03)
The cutter head can be adjusted stepwise be-
tween -90° and +45° (02). This means it can be
adjusted as required for the work (03/a, 03/b).
WARNING! Danger of cutting injuries.
Danger of cutting injuries when reaching into the
cutting blade.
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Always switch off the appliance before turn-
ing the cutter head.
1. Press and hold the unlock button (02/1).
2. Turn the cutter head (02/2) until it engages in
the required position.
3. Release the unlocking button (02/1).
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5.2 Pulling off the protective cover (04)
1. Before switching on the appliance, pull the
protective cover (04/1) off the cutting blade
(04/2).
5.3 Switching the appliance on and off
See "Multitool MT 40 – basic appliance" operat-
ing instructions.
5.4 Oiling the cutting blade (05)
WARNING! Danger of cutting injuries.
Danger of cutting injuries when reaching into the
cutting blade.
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Always switch off the appliance before oiling
the cutting blade.
While working, perform the following tasks at reg-
ular intervals:
1. Oil the cutting blade (05/1) with environmen-
tally friendly lubricating oil (05/2).
This enables the cutting blade to run more easily,
it does not become hot and the battery life in-
creases.
6 WORKING BEHAVIOUR AND
WORKING TECHNIQUE (06)
WARNING! Increased risk of falling.
There is a greater risk of falling if work is carried
out from an elevated position (e.g. ladder).
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always work with the appliance from the
ground and make sure that you are standing
securely.
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Heed the safety instructions.
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Cut the hedge regularly and only at the per-
mitted times.
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Only cut off the thin branches and new
growth on the surface of the hedge; do not
cut too deep.
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Always cut the two sides of a hedge first, fol-
lowed by the top. This prevents cut material
from falling into areas that you have not yet
trimmed.
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Hedges should always be trimmed into a
trapezoidal shape (tapering toward the top).
This prevents the leaves on the lower
branches from being shaded out (06).
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