Florabest FAH 18 A1 - Manual (Page 57)

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Operating
Wear suitable clothing and work
gloves when working with the
equipment.
Ensure that the equipment is
functional before each use. The
on/off switch and the safety
switch must not be held closed.
They must switch off the motor
when on is released. Should a
switch be damaged, stop work-
ing with the equipment. Ensure
that the mains voltage value
matches the label on the equip-
ment.
Reduce the risk of injuries and
accidents by wearing personal
protection equipment and ensur-
ing that the unit is fully func-
tional.
After turning off the appliance,
the blades will keep moving for
some time. Allow the blades
to come to a standstill. Neither
touch nor slow down the moving
blades. Risk of injury!
Note noise protection and local
specifications.
Switching On and Off
Ensure that you are standing in a
firm position with both hands grip-
ping the hedge trimmer away from
the body. Ensure that the trimmer
is in contact with no other objects
before switching on.
Turning on:
1. Before turning on the unit, re-
move the knife guard ( 15).
2. Check that the battery (10) is
in (see “Removing/inserting the
battery”).
3. Press the safety switch (4) at the
front handle (6).
4. Press the front (5) and rear (8)
On/Off switches. The hedge trim-
mer will run at top speed.
Turning off:
5. Release the front (5) or rear (8)
On/Off switch.
Checking the battery charge
level
The battery’s (10) charge level is indicated
by the charge state indicator (12).
Press the PRESS button (17) on
the battery (10).
The LEDs indicate the battery’s
charge level.
Recharge the battery if the red or
yellow LED lights up.
Working with the Hedge Trim-
mer
During cutting work, ensure that no
contact is made with objects, e.g.
such as wire fencing or main plant
stems. This may result in damage
to the cutter bar.
• Switch off the equipment immediately
in the event that the blades are blocked
by solid objects, pull out the power plug
then remove the object.
• Avoid overstraining the equipment dur-
ing work.