Before Starting The Equipment - EINHELL GC-HC 90/2046 T Originalbetriebsanleitung

Caution!
Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool in
accordance with instructions, certain resi-
dual risks cannot be rules out. The following
hazards may arise in connection with the
equipment's construction and layout:
1. Cut injuries are possible if no protective
clothing is used.
2. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust
mask is used.
3. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protec-
tion is used.
4. Health damage caused by hand-arm vib-
rations if the equipment is used over a pro-
longed period or is not properly guided and
maintained.

5. Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains
supply make sure that the data on the rating plate
are identical to the mains data.
Each day before use and after being dropped or
suff ering other types of impact, the tool must be
examined for signifi cant damage or defects.
Warning!
Always pull the power plug before making
adjustments to the equipment.
Warning! The hedge trimmer must be fully as-
sembled before you connect it to the power sup-
ply. To protect yourself against injury, always wear
protective gloves when working on the hedge
trimmer. Carefully unpack all parts and check that
they are complete.
5.1 Fitting the extension tube and the hedge
trimming unit
Depending on the height you need to reach, you
can use the electric hedge trimmer with or without
the extension tube (Fig. 2/Item 11).
5.1.1 Fitting the extension tube (Fig. 3a-3b)
a) Slacken the fastening screw (Item 10) at the
tube mount (Item 9) of the motor unit (Fig. 2/
Item 14).
b) Insert the extension tube (Item 11) into the
tube mount (Item 9) on the motor unit.
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c) Pull the spring-loaded bolt ring (Item 9b) and
push the extension tube (Item 11) a distance
of approx. 45 mm into the tube mount (Item
9). Let go of the spring-loaded bolt ring (Item
9b).
d) Turn the extension tube (Item 11) until you
hear the spring-loaded bolt (Item 9a) latch in
the locking hole (Item 11a). To secure, tighten
the fastening screw (Item 10) again.
5.1.2 Fitting the saw unit (Fig. 4)
To fi t the saw unit (Fig. 2/Item 1) on the extension
tube (Fig. 2/Item 11), proceed as described in
section 5.1.1. Fig. 4 shows the saw unit when fully
fi tted.
To dismantle the extension tube and the saw unit,
proceed in reverse order.
If you do not need the extension tube (Fig. 2/
Item 11), fi t the saw unit (Fig. 2/Item 1) directly on
the motor unit (Fig. 2/Item 14). Proceed with the
fi tting as described in section 5.1.1.
5.1.2 Fitting the hedge trimming unit (Fig. 4)
To fi t the hedge trimming unit (Fig. 2/Item 1) on
the extension tube (Fig. 2/Item 11), proceed
as described in section 5.1.1. Fig. 4 shows the
hedge trimming unit when fully fi tted.
To dismantle the extension tube and the hedge
trimming unit, proceed in reverse order.
If you do not need the extension tube (Fig. 2/
Item 11), fi t the hedge trimming unit (Fig. 2/Item 1)
directly on the motor unit (Fig. 2/Item 14). Proceed
with the fi tting as described in section 5.1.1.
5.2 Adjusting the angle of tilt (Fig. 5)
Important! Disconnect the power plug before
you adjust the tilt angle.
Press up the safety lever (Item 20), grip the hand-
le (Item 21) and press down the locking lever
(Item 19). Tilt the hedge trimmer blade (Item 19)
and release the safety lever (Item 20) when the
required angle of tilt is reached. Make sure that
the locking lever engages correctly on the saw
blade crown (Item A).
Important! The gear unit can become hot during
operation.
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