Flymo HT450 - Manual (Page 7)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
wires and other foreign objects.
3. Before using the machine and after any
impact, check for signs of wear or damage
and repair as necessary
4. Always ensure the hand guard supplied is
fitted before using the Hedgetrimmer. Never
attempt to use an incomplete Hedgetrimmer
or one with an unauthorised modification.
Use
1. Use the Hedgetrimmer only in daylight or
good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your Hedgetrimmer on a wet
hedge, where feasible.
3. Know how to stop the Hedgetrimmer quickly
in an emergency.
4. Never hold the Hedgetrimmer by the guard.
5. Never operate the Hedgetrimmer with
damaged guards or without guards in place.
6. Remove plug from mains
before
passing
Hedgetrimmer to another person.
7. Avoid operating while people especially
children are nearby.
8. Whilst using the Hedgetrimmer always be
sure of a safe and secure operating position.
9. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when
switching on the motor.
10.Do not use stepladders whilst operating the
Hedgetrimmer.
11. Remove the plug from the mains :-
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws secure to be
sure the Hedgetrimmer is in safe working
condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Be careful during adjustment of the
Hedgetrimmer to prevent entrapment of the
fingers between moving blades and fixed
parts of the machine.
4. After use the Hedgetrimmer should be stored
using the blade cover/storage holder
provided.
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STARTING AND STOPPING
Before starting your Hedgetrimmer.
1. Form a loop in mains cable and push the
loop through the hole in the cable holder as
illustrated in
Fig. B.
2. To secure, position the loop around the hook
as illustrated in
Fig. C.
3. Connect female extension cable connector
to the male plug lead on your product.
(Fig
D)
4. Connect to mains and switch on
5. Remove blade cover/storage holder as
illustrated in
Fig. E.
To start your Hedgetrimmer
1. There are two switch levers fitted to your
Hedgetrimmer.
2. Both switch levers need to be held in the
operating position
(Fig F)
for the product to
start.
To stop your Hedgetrimmer
• Move Hedgetrimmer away from cutting area
before stopping.
1. To stop, release one switch lever
(Fig G).
- before leaving the Hedgetrimmer
unattended for any period;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working
on the appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your
Hedgetrimmer until you are sure that
the entire Hedgetrimmer is in a safe
operating condition;
- if the Hedgetrimmer starts to vibrate
abnormally. Check immediately.
Excessive vibration can cause injury.
- before passing to another person.
Assembly of Handguard.
1. Insert Handguard into slot as illustrated in
figure A
, ensuring that it is securely
located.
DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT WITHOUT
FITTING THE HANDGUARD
Assembly