Solo USA 129HS - Manual (Page 10)

Adjusting the handle and mitre gear ; Using your blade hedge trimmer
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6. Adjusting the handle and mitre gear
Always turn off the engine before any installation
or adjustment; place the stop switch in position
"Stop" and if necessary wait until the blade has
stopped.
The loop handle can be adjusted forward by approx.
25mm, if required for balance. For special
applications, such as for trimming edges, the loop
handle can be moved 90 degrees.
To lock the loop handle in place, simply tighten
knurled nut by hand and secure with lock lever (25).
Please note: Before commencing work, check that
the loop handle has been safely secured using the
quick acting lock.
The desired cutting blade angle can be attained by
releasing the cutting edge angle straining screw (6).
Always set the desired angle via the pivoting lever
(7). Never touch the blades when setting the cutting
blade angle. Tighten the cutting edge angle
straining screw (6).
Total adjustable angle 135°,
upward (in direction of the loop handle) max. 90°,
downward max. 45°
7. Using your blade hedge trimmer
7.1 Scope of Application
The blade hedge trimmer must only be used to trim
hedges, shrubs and bushes.
Never use the hedge trimmer for any other purpose.
The maximum thickness of twigs and branches,
which can be cut by this hedge trimmer, depends on
the type of wood, its age, its moisture content and
density.
Thicker twigs and branches can be trimmed to the
required length with pruning shears before cutting
with the hedge trimmer.
7.2 Correct operation of your blade hedge
trimmer
Observe all safety regulations when using this
power tool.
Always hold the blade hedge trimmer carefully with
both hands and firmly grip the handle with your
thumbs. Utilise the shoulder strap. Hold the rear
handle with your right hand and the front handle
(“Loop”) with your left hand.
Approach the hedge with the power tool in the idle
setting and press the throttle before using the
cutter. Never raise the engine speed without load.
Always commence trimming with the cutters
moving. Do not "stab" into the hedge with the tip
of the cutter.
Never operate in the slipping range of the clutch.
Damage through overload or overheating is
excluded from our warranty.
Take particular care when working near wire fences
and never touch the wire with the cutter.
Switch off the engine immediately the tool behaves
in an unusual way or if cuttings have become
entangled in the blade. Wait until the blade has
stopped. When the engine is switched off,
remove the entangled cuttings, undergrowth etc.
Before starting up the tool again, check the entire
power tool for safety.
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