Working With The Hedge Trimmer; Cutting Techniques; Working With The Pole Pruner; Sawing Techniques - FLORABEST FBK 4 B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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!
► Pay attention to falling clippings.
► Be aware of the danger of branches flying 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
♦ When 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.
♦ Saw from the top to the bottom
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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 appliance, the cutting mechanism and the chain guard
good condition to prevent injury.
■ If the appliance 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 appliance 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
appliance.
■ Change your working position regularly. Using the appliance for a long
time can lead to vibration-related circulation disorders of the hands.
You can extend the usage duration by means of appropriate gloves or
by taking regular breaks. Note that any personal predisposition to poor
blood circulation, low external temperatures or large prehensile forces
can reduce the usage period.

Transport

■ Use the protective guards
■ Ensure that the appliance cannot switch on during transport to avoid
injury (see figure).
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Cleaning

Cleaning the engine unit
NOTE
■ Clean the appliance thoroughly after every use.
■ Always switch off the appliance before cleaning and then disconnect
the spark plug connector
■ Clean the appliance regularly with a damp cloth and a mild detergent.
Make sure that no water can penetrate into the interior of the appliance.
Cleaning the pole pruner
■ The pole pruner must be cleaned of sawdust at regular intervals.
♦ Remove the sprocket cover
♦ Remove the saw chain
♦ Keep the saw chain
and the oil supply.
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when transporting the appliance.
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from the blade and clean the guide rail
sharp and check the tension; check the oil level
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