Working Techniques - GGP ITALY SHT 4620A Mode D'emploi

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7) Thoroughly inspect the whole work area
and remove anything that could be thrown
up by the machine or damage the cutting
de vice (branches, iron wire, hidden
wiring, etc.).
8) Be careful of flying debris coming from
the cutting device.
9) Stop the motor and remove the accumula-
tor from its compartment.
– whenever you leave the machine unat-
tended;
– before cleaning, checking or working
on the machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect
the machine for any damage and make
repairs before restarting it again;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnor-
mally: find the cause of the vibration im-
me dia tely and have it inspected at a Spe -
cia li sed Centre;
– when the machine is not in use.
10) Always keep hands and feet away from
the cutting device, especially when start-
ing the motor.
IMPORTANT
hedge trimmer used incorrectly can be a distur-
bance to others. To respect people and the envi-
ronment:
– Avoid using the machine in environments or at
times of the day when it may disturb others.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations and
provisions for the disposal of waste materials
after cutting.
– To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the machine
with the motor hot on leaves or dry grass.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations and
provisions for the disposal of damaged parts or
any elements which have a strong impact on
the environment.
WARNING!
bra tions can cause injuries and neurovascular
disorders (also called "Renaud's syndrome"
or "white hand"), especially to people suffer-
ing from circulation disorders. The symptoms
can regard the hands, wrists and fingers and
are shown through loss of sensitivity, torpor,
itching, pain and discolouring of or structural
changes to the skin. These effects can be
worsened by low ambient temperatures and/or
by gripping the handgrips excessively tightly.
If the symptoms occur, the length of time the
machine is used must be reduced and a doc-
tor consulted.
Remember that an electric
Prolonged exposure to vi -
1. USING THE MACHINE
WARNING!
the machine firmly with both hands.
The accumulator is fitted with a protection system
which prevents it from running completely flat.
The power tool will automatically switch off when
the accumulator is flat. If this happens, it must
promptly be recharged.
WARNING!
tor if the blades block while running or if they
get caught up in the hedge branches.
2. REGULATING THE HANDGRIP (Fig. 4)
The rear handgrip (1) can be adjusted to 7 different
positions in relation to the cutting device to make
trimming your hedges easier.
WARNING!
be adjusted when the motor is switched off.
– Pull the release lever backwards (2).
– Rotate the rear handgrip (1) to the desired posi-
tion.
– Before using the machine check that the release
lever (2) has correctly returned to its original po-
sition, and the rear handgrip is firmly attached.
NOTE
be enabled when the switch (3) has been released.
The switch can be pressed when the release lever
has correctly returned to its original position, and
the handgrip is fitted in one of the 5 possible posi-
tions.
WARNING!
handgrip must always be in a vertical position,
whatever the position of the cutting de vi ce.

3. WORKING TECHNIQUES

It is recommended to trim the two vertical sides of
the hedge before trimming the top.
USING THE MACHINE
When cutting, always hold
Immediately stop the mo-
The handgrip must only
The release lever can only
When working, the rear