Work Instructions - for_q FQ-AHS 4055 BASIC Mode D'emploi

Work instructions

Warning! Check that all parts
are firmly attached and obvi-
ously undamaged.
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Look over the working area and re-
move any obstructions.
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Remove all foreign objects from the
hedge, such as wire or other parts,
as these may block or damage the
cutting mechanism.
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Cut out thick branches beforehand
using pruning shears.
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Pick up the power tool in both
hands as specified.
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Always cut at full engine speed.
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Start cutting only with the cutting
mechanism running.
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The impact guard protects you
against unpleasant impacts, e.g.
recoil torque of the cutter, when
striking a solid object (wall, ground,
etc.).
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Never touch wire fences or the
ground with the running cutting
mechanism.
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If cutting hedges over a prolonged
period, interrupt your work more
frequently and oil the cutter bar.
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Switch the engine off and remove
the battery:
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to remove blockages (jammed
clippings) from the cutting bar;
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if the unit behaviour changes or
it vibrates unusually;
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if you have come into con-
tact with foreign objects or the
ground;
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when taking breaks and leaving
the unit unattended.
Note:
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If the power tool is damaged or
vibrates unusually, it must be re-
paired by a service centre before it
is used again.
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After use, stop the motor and wait
until all rotating parts have come to
a standstill.
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Place the protection hood on the
cutter bar.
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Cut the hedge in a trapezoidal
shape. This prevents the lower part
of the hedge from losing its foliage
due to lack of light.
10 cm
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Cut the upper edges of the hedge
slightly round.
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Cut in several stages if heavy trim-
ming is required.
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Peg out a string line if you want to
cut the hedge evenly.
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Trim the young hedge plants to the
required shape. The main shoot
should not be damaged until the
hedge has reached the required
height. All other shoots can be cut
back to half their height.
•
Dispose of the clippings properly
and in an environmentally friendly
manner.
Cutting times:
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Deciduous hedges: June and Octo-
ber
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Evergreen hedges: April and Au-
gust
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Fast growing hedges (e.g. conifers):
from May approx. every 6 weeks
Note: Beware of nesting birds in the
hedge. Do not cut the hedge until
birds have fledged or do not cut this
part of the hedge.