WARNING: The complete gear housing and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury.
Always move the hedge trimmer about 3 meters away from the refuelling area before starting.
Place the machine on a flat surface.
Ensure the blades cannot come into contact with any object.
Make sure no unauthorised persons are in the working area, otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury. The safety distance is 15 metres.