Maintenance/Cleaning; Storage; Waste Disposal And Environmental Protection - FLORABEST FHT 600 D3 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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3. Trim young plants to the required
shape. The main growth should
remain 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 maintained so
the hedge does not become too high.

Maintenance/Cleaning

Repair and servicing work not
described in this manual should
always be carried by our Service
Centre. Use only original parts.
This will prevent damage to the
equipment and any resulting per-
sonal injury.
Pull out the power plug before carry-
ing out any work on the equipment.
There is a risk of electrocution or of
injury from moving parts.
Wear gloves while handling the
blades. Risk of cuts.
Do not use any cleaning agents or
solvents. These could cause irrepa-
rable damage to the equipment.
Chemical substances can attack the
plastic parts of the equipment.
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 se-
cure seating of the bolts in the cutter bar
( 2).
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• 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
( 1,3) for damage and correct seat-
ing. Replace these where necessary.
• Keep the ventilation slots (
motor housing of the device clean. Use
a damp cloth or a brush to do this. Do
not wash down the equipment with wa-
ter, or submerge it in water.
Clean the cutter bar (2) carefully af-
ter each use. After using the equip-
ment, it is imperative to:
- Clean the blade (with an oily cloth);
- Oil the blade shaft with an oil can
or spray.

Storage

• Clean the equipment before putting it
away.
• Keep the trimmer in the impact protec-
tion ( 10) supplied, in a dry place
and out of reach of children.
Waste Disposal and
Environmental Protection
Be environmentally friendly. Return the tool,
accessories and packaging to a recycling
centre when you have finished with them.
Electrical machines do not belong
in domestic waste.
Take the equipment to a waste disposal
site. The plastic and metal parts that are
used can be separated out into pure
grade, which allows recycling. Ask our
Service Centre for details.
Defective units returned to us will be dis-
posed of for free.
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