Working With The Hedge Trimmer - EINHELL GC-MM 52 I AS Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Remove the saw from the cut only with the
saw chain still running. This will prevent the
saw from getting jammed.
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Never cut with the tip of the saw.
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Never cut into the bulging branch collar. This
will prevent the tree from healing.
Sawing off smaller branches (Fig. 11a):
Place the contact surface of the saw onto the
branch. This will prevent the saw from making
jerky movements when you begin a cut. Exerting
slight pressure, guide the saw from the top to the
bottom through the branch.
Sawing off large and long branches
(Fig. 11b):
Carry out a relief cut when working on large bran-
ches.
Start by sawing through 1/3 of the branch diame-
ter (a) from the top to the bottom with the top side
of the cutter rail. Then saw towards the fi rst cut (b)
from the top to the bottom with the bottom side of
the cutter rail.
Saw off long branches in several steps to keep
control over the impact location.
Kickback
The term „kickback" describes what happens
when the running chainsaw suddenly kicks up-
ward and backward. Usually this is caused by
contact between the tip of the cutter rail and the
workpiece or by the saw chain becoming trap-
ped. In the event of kickback, large forces occur
suddenly and violently. As a result, the chainsaw
usually reacts uncontrollably. This can often result
in very serious injuries to the worker or persons in
the vicinity. The risk of kickback is at its greatest
when the saw is positioned for a cut in the region
of the tip of the cutter rail, as the leverage eff ect is
greatest there. It is therefore safest to position the
saw as fl at as possible.
Important!
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Make sure that the chain tension is always
correctly adjusted.
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Only use a chainsaw if it is in perfect working
order.
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Only work with a saw chain that has been
properly sharpened in accordance with the
instructions.
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Never cut with the upper edge or the tip of the
cutter rail.
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Always hold the chainsaw firmly with both
hands.
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Cutting wood which is under tension
Special care is required when cutting wood which
is under tension. Cutting wood which is under
tension can release the tension, causing the
wood to react out of control. In the worst case this
can result in severe and even fatal injuries. This
type of work must be performed only by specially
trained persons.
In any case of possible damage (e.g. if a branch
fall on the equipment, the equipment has fallen
over, etc.), check that the equipment is still in
proper working order for continued use. If not,
contact customer service staff .

8.3 Working with the hedge trimmer

Never allow the machine to run at low speed for
starting or for cutting.
Adjusting the angle of the cutting blade
(Fig. 12a-12b)
Important! Switch off the engine before you
make any adjustments.
The cutting blade can be tilted in order to ensure
an ergonomic working position. Grip the adjuster
lever (Item 34) with your left hand. First actuate
lever N with your index fi nger and then lever O
with your thumb.
Place the cutting blade in the required position.
When levers N and O are released, the cutting
blade will be locked in position.
Cutting dense growth:
The most eff ective method is to use wide,
sweeping movements, guiding the cutting edge of
the blade straight through the branches. A slight
incline of the blade downwards in the direction of
movement will produce the best cutting results
(Fig. 13a).
It is recommended to tie a guide line of string or
the like along the hedge so that you cut the hedge
to a level height. The branches above it will be
cut off .
Cutting the sides of a hedge:
Cut the sides of a hedge with curve-shaped mo-
vements from the bottom up (Fig. 13b).
Important: For design reasons, the engine might
stall when the tank is not full and you use the
equipment to cut the sides of long hedges.
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