Before Starting The Equipment; Operation; Replacing The Power Cable; Cleaning, Maintenance And Ordering Of Spare Parts - EINHELL GC-EH 5550/1 Instructions D'origine

5. Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains
supply make sure that the data on the rating plate
are identical to the mains data.
Warning!
Always pull the power plug before making
adjustments to the equipment.
Fitting the cuttings collector (Figure 3a-3d)
For horizontal cutting we recommend that you
install the cuttings collector. This enables you
to remove the cuttings easily. The surface of the
hedge thus remains clear (Fig. 3a/3b).
Position the cuttings collector (9) on the cutter
rail (Figure 3c). Then push the cuttings collector
as far as possible towards the tip of the cutter rail
and secure it with the fastening screws (8) (Figure
3d).

6. Operation

The hedge trimmer is equipped with a two-
handed safety switch. The equipment works only
when the switch on the steady grip (Figure 4 /
Item A) is pressed with one hand and the switch
on the handle (Figure 4 / Item B) is pressed with
the other hand. If either switch is released, the
cutters will stop moving.
Please watch out for the cutters as they slow
down to a standstill.
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Please check that the cutters work properly.
The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite
directions, thus guaranteeing high cutting
performance and smooth operation.
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Before use, fasten the extension cable in the
stress-relief clip (see Fig. 4).
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When working outdoors, use extension
cables that are approved for the purpose.
Notes on working practice
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A hedge trimmer can be used to cut shrubs
and bushes as well as hedges.
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To obtain the best cutting results, hold the
hedge trimmer so that the cutter teeth are
at an angle of approx. 15° in relation to the
hedge (see Figure 5).
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The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite
directions, thus enabling cutting in both direc-
tions (see Figure 6).
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It is recommended to tie a guide line of string
or the like along the hedge so that you cut the
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hedge to a level height. Cut off all branches
which protrude beyond the guide line (see
Figure 7).
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Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped
movements from the bottom up (see Figure
8).

7. Replacing the power cable

Danger!
If the power cable for this equipment is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
after-sales service or similarly trained personnel
to avoid danger.
8. Cleaning, maintenance and
ordering of spare parts
Danger!
Always pull out the mains power plug before star-
ting any cleaning work.
8.1 Cleaning
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Keep all safety devices, air vents and the
motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as
possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean
cloth or blow it with compressed air at low
pressure.
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We recommend that you clean the device
immediately each time you have finished
using it.
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Clean the equipment regularly with a moist
cloth and some soft soap. Do not use
cleaning agents or solvents; these could at-
tack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensu-
re that no water can seep into the device. The
ingress of water into an electric tool increases
the risk of an electric shock.
8.2 Maintenance
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The cutters should be cleaned and lubricated
at regular intervals in order to ensure best
performance at all times. Remove deposits
with a brush and apply a thin film of oil (see
Figure 9).
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There are no parts inside the equipment
which require additional maintenance.
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