Kärcher HT 650/36 Bp Mode D'emploi page 15

Rechargeable battery pack
The device can be operated with a 36 V Kärcher Bat-
tery Power+ battery pack.
Initial startup
WARNING
Uncontrolled startup
Risk of fatal injury from incision injuries
Remove the battery from the device for all preparatory
work.
Inserting the battery pack
ATTENTION
Dirty contacts
Damage to the device and battery
Check the battery mount and the contacts for soiling
and clean them as necessary before inserting the bat-
tery.
Note
Use only fully charged batteries.
Illustration B
1. Push the battery into the mounting in the device until
it audibly latches into place.
Use the carrying rack (option)
A carrying rack can be used to make working with the
device easier.
1. Attach the hook of the carrying rack into the eyelet
on the device.
Illustration C
Operation
New users should be instructed by an experienced
person and practice handling and techniques be-
fore carrying out any work.
Basic operation
1. Check the cutting material for foreign bodies, such
as paper, films or wires, and remove them as neces-
sary.
2. Remove the blade guard.
3. Hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both hands.
Switch on the device
1. Press the trigger lockout button.
Illustration D
2. Press the trigger.
The device starts up.
3. Release the trigger.
The device stops.
Speed control
The device is equipped with a speed control.
1. Set the desired knife speed with the speed switch.
Illustration E
Working techniques
Note
Use a snapping line to achieve an even cut.
1. Switch on the device and move it towards the cutting
material.
2. Cut leaves and thin branches with an oscillating
movement.
Illustration F
3. For thicker branches, use a sawing movement, but
do not stab into the plant.
4. Cut bushes and hedges from the bottom upwards.
5. When cutting tips, make a large swinging movement
and tilt the blade slightly in the process.
6. Hold the blade horizontally to cut lower-lying plants
such as groundcovers.
Turning the handle
The rear handle can be turned to work more comfortably
on vertical surfaces.
1. Pull the handle unlocking button to the top.
Illustration G
2. Turn the handle into the desired position until it au-
dibly latches into place.
Removing the battery
WARNING
Uncontrolled startup
Risk of injury
Remove the battery pack from the device during work
breaks and before carrying out any service or care work.
Illustration H
1. Pull the unlocking button towards the battery.
2. Press the unlocking button inward to unlock the bat-
tery.
3. Remove the battery from the device.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
CAUTION
Uncontrolled startup
Incision injuries
Remove the battery pack from the device before stor-
age.
Store the hedge trimmer only with the blade guard fitted.
Secure the device against movement or falling down
during transport.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
CAUTION
Uncontrolled startup
Incision injuries
Remove the battery pack from the device before stor-
age.
Store the hedge trimmer only with the blade guard fitted.
The device may only be stored indoors.
The device can be hung in storage with the help of a
suspension eyelet. The blade guard has a recess at this
point.
Illustration I
Care and service
CAUTION
Uncontrolled startup
Incision injuries
Remove the battery from the device before all work on
the device.
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