Basic Working Techniques - Husqvarna HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT Operator's Manual

Protective instructions when
work is completed
• The transport guard should always be fitted to the blades
when the machine is not in use.
• Ensure the blades have stopped and remove the spark plug
cable from the spark plug before carrying out cleaning,
repairs or an inspection.
• Always wear heavy duty
gloves when repairing the
blades. The blades are
extremely sharp and can
easily causes cuts.
• Store the machine out of
reach from children.
• Only use original spare
parts when carrying out
repairs.

Basic working techniques

• Work with a swinging
action from the bottom
upwards when trimming
sides.
• Adapt the throttle
according to resistance.
• When trimming a hedge
the engine should always
be turned away from the
hedge.
• The hedge trimmer
should be held as close to
the body as possible to
get the best balance.
• Make sure that the tip
does not touch the
ground.
• Do not try to force the
work, but move at a
steady speed so that all
the stems are cut evenly.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Changing the hedge trimmer angle
• Loosen the knob on the
angle adjuster.
• Press the cutting attach-
ment against the ground
or some other solid
object to set the desired
angle.
• Tighten the knob.
NOTE! Do not hold the cutting attachment when
you adjust the angle. The blades are sharp and you
could easily cut yourself.