Working With The Hedge Trimmer; Cutting Techniques; Working With The Pole Pruner; Sawing Techniques - Parkside PBK 4 A2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Seizing
Immediately switch off the engine if the cutting tool becomes blocked.
Remove all grass and scrub from the tool before restarting the tool.
Prevent kickback
When working with the 3-tooth cutting blade there is a risk of kickback
if the blade strikes against solid obstacles (tree trunks, branches, tree
stumps, rocks or similar). It will result in the cutting tool being thrown back
against the rotational direction. This can lead to losing control of the tool.
Do not use the cutting blade near fences, metal posts, boundary stones or
foundations. To cut weak shrubs, position the tool as shown in Fig. 5e to
avoid kickbacks.

Working with the hedge trimmer

Cutting techniques

■ The double-sided cutter bar allows cutting in both directions or by using
swinging movements from one side to the other.
■ For a vertical cut, move the hedge trimmer evenly forwards or up and
down in an arc.
■ For a horizontal cut, move the hedge trimmer in a scything motion
along the edge of the hedge so that cut branches fall to the ground.
■ See fold-out page (figure A).
NOTE
► Remove thicker branches with a branch cutter.

Working with the pole pruner

Sawing techniques

WARNING!
► Watch out for falling clippings.
► Be aware of the danger of branches whipping back.
NOTE
► Place the stop on the branch. This will help you work more safely
and quietly.
► Now you can begin sawing.
Sawing off small branches
♦ Saw small branches (Ø 0–8 cm) from the top down (see figure).
Sawing off larger branches
♦ Before sawing larger branches (Ø 8–25 cm), first make a relief cut
(see figure). A relief cut also prevents peeling of the bark on the main
trunk.
B to the bottom
♦ Saw from the top
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Saw in sections
Trim long or thick branches before you make the final cut (see figure).
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Working safely

■ Keep the tool, the cutting mechanism and the chain guard
condition to prevent injury.
■ If the tool has been dropped, check for significant damage or defects.
■ Observe the specified working angle max. 60°±10° to ensure safe
working (see figure).
max. 60°±10°
■ Do not use the tool while standing on a ladder or with unsteady
footing.
■ Do not be tempted into making a poorly considered cut.
You could endanger yourself and others.
■ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
tool.
■ Change your working position regularly. Using the tool for a long time
can lead to vibration-related circulation disorders of the hands. You can
extend the usage duration by using appropriate gloves or by taking
regular breaks. Note that any personal predisposition to poor blood
circulation, low external temperatures or large gripping forces can
reduce the usage period.

Transport

■ Use the protective cases
■ To prevent injuries, ensure that the tool cannot switch on during
transport (see figure).
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when transporting the tool.
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