Working Safely; Maintenance/Cleaning - FLORABEST FHT 600 C4 Betriebsanleitung

in the direction of growth from
bottom to top. If you cut down
from the top, the thinner branches
will move out, which may result in
some areas having sparse growth
or holes.
2. Cut the top edge, according to
taste, in a flat shape, roof shape
or rounded shape
3. Trim young plants to the required
shape. The main growth should re-
main undamaged until the hedge
has reached the planned height.
All other shoots are lopped off to
half size.
Care of Free-Growing Hedges:
Free-growing hedges are not shaped when
cut, although they must be regularly main-
tained so the hedge does not become too
high.

Working Safely

• Observe the specified working an-
gle (see illustration above), in order
to guarantee safe working.
• Do not use the high pruning saw
when standing on a ladder or in an
unsafe position.
• Do not be tempted to make uncon-
sidered cuts. Doing so may endan-
ger both yourself and others.
• Children must be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the
equipment.
• Long use of the equipment can re-
sult in vibration-related circulatory
disorders in the hands. However,
the length of use can be extended
by using suitable gloves or taking
regular breaks. Note that a per-
sonal tendency for poor circulation,
low outdoor temperatures, or high
gripping forces during work will
reduce the length of use.

Maintenance/Cleaning

Repair and servicing work not de-
scribed in this manual should always
be carried by our Service Centre.
Use only original parts.
Pull out the power plug before carry-
ing out any work on the equipment.
Wear gloves while handling the
blades.
Carry out the following maintenance and
cleaning work regularly. This will guarantee
a long and reliable service life.
• Before each use, check the hedge trim-
mer for obvious defects such as loose,
worn or damaged parts. Check the
secure seating of the bolts in the cutter
bar.
• Do not use the unit if the blades are
blunt or worn. This will overstress the
motor and gearbox of the machine.
• Check coverings and safety devices for
damage and correct seating. Replace
these where necessary.
• Keep the ventilation slots and motor
housing of the device clean. Use a
damp cloth or a brush to do this. Do not
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