Switching Off - Black & Decker PH5551 Mode D'emploi

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1. Hedge trimmer blade
2. Air vents
3. Lock-off angle adjustment button
4. Hedge trimmer head support
5. Locking sleeve (upper)
6. Pole extensionr
7. Locking sleeve (lower)
8. Harness
8a. Securing clip
9. Pole grip
10. Lock-off Button
11. On/Off switch
12. Main handle
13. Power cable
14. Cable strain reliever
15. Rear safe guard
16. Scabbard
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Assembly
Warning!Before assembly, make sure that the
appliance is switched off and unplugged.
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Warning!Always wear protective gloves when
working with pole pruner.
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Warning!This product must be fully assembled
before operation. Do not use this product partially
assembled or assembled with damaged parts.
The pole pruner shoould be full y assembled within the
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package upon delivery.
Remove the blade cover (17) from the blade (1) before
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operating.
Switching on (Fig. A)
Ensure that the pole pruner blade (1) does not touch any
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object.
Press the lock off button (10) and hold it in position.
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Press the on/off switch (11) to switch the product on.
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Switching off

Release the on/off switch (11).
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Warning! Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.
Extending the pole pruner (Fig. B)
Loosen the lower locking sleeve (7).
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Push the pole (9) and the pole extension (6) towards each
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other to retract, or away from each other to extend.
Tighten the locking sleeve (7) once the desired length is
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achieved.
Warning! Periodically check the connections to ensure that
they are tightened securely.
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(Original instructions)
Warning! The length of the extension pole is limited. Stop
pushing / pulling as soon as you feel resistance. Only extend
to the length required to reach the hedges being trimmed.
Do not attempt to use the product at a lenght which does not
allow you to achieve proper footing and balance at all times.
Angle adjustment (Fig. C)
Depress the lock-off button (3) of the trimmer head whilst
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adjusting it.
Ensure the lock-off button (3) snaps securely into place.
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Warning! The head can be adjusted in five different positions.
Always ensure the head is securely locked. Do not
attempt to use the product with the head in any other position
or unlocked.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Trimming (fig. D, E, F, G)
Adjust the pole to the required length.
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Cut and remove branches exceeding the cutting capacity
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of this product using a hand pruner before operation.
Note: Jamming the blade on large branches can cause
damage.
Always hold the product firmly with both hands on the
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gripping surface and handle. Never operate this
product using only one hand.
Note: Try to keep the blades angled at approximately 15° to
the cutting surface (Fig D).
Cut both sides from the bottom cutting upwards, this will
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prevent any of the cuttings falling into the path of the area
still to be cut.
After cutting the sides proceed to the top.
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When cutting wide hedges with the cutting area in sight
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move the cutting blade lightly through the cutting surface
in a sweeping motion following the shape of the hedge or
shrub. A slight tilt downwards of the cutting blade in the
direction of motion is recommended for optimum cutting
performance.
Move the trimmer with slow motion forward when cutting
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an area out of sight.
Do not rush and do not attempt to cut too much with one
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stroke of the cutting blade.
Cut in a number of stages if the area being cut is particu-
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larly long to achieve a better result.
In order to obtain a very straight cut, stretch a piece of
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string along the length of the hedge at the desired height.
Use the string as a guideline, cutting just above it (Fig. E).
In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with the growth.
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Younger stems move outwards when the blade cuts