Solo 165 Instruction Manual

ENGLISH 9 Always hold the hedge trimmer carefully with both hands and firmly grip the handle with your thumbs. Always commence trimming with the cutters moving. Do not "stab" into the hedge with the tip of the cutter. Take particular care when working near wire fences and never touch the wire with the cutter. Switch off the engine immediately the tool behaves in an unusual way or if cuttings have become entangled in the blade. Wait until the blade has stopped. When the engine is switched off, remove the entangled cuttings, undergrowth etc. Before starting up the ...

ENGLISH 6 2. Standard delivery • Power hedge trimmer • Cutting blade protector • Instruction manual, the EC declaration of conformity on a separate piece of paper 3. Control and function elements 1. Rear handle 6. Mains plug 2. Locking lever (for handle adjustment) 7. Handlebar /Safety switch/auxiliary switch B 3. Main switch 8. Hand guard 9. Protection 4. Safety switch/auxiliary switch A on the rear handle 10. Blade 5. Cable strain relief 11. Cutting blade protector 4. Specification Power hedge trimmer 165 166 167 Motor ...

ENGLISH 8 6.2 Correct operation of your power hedge trimmer Observe all safety regulations when using this power tool. Connection to the mains supply Connect the appropriate extension cable to the cable strain relief (5) and connect the mains plug (6) to the extension cable. To isolate the equipment, always pull the mains plug from its socket, i.e. never pull on the cable to remove the plug. Switching the hedge trimmer on/off The hedge trimmer is only approved for two- handed operation. For safety reasons it can only be switched on when one hand operates the mai ...

ENGLISH 7 5. Accessories Accessories Part no. “SOLO Universal-Reiniger” 500 ml 00 83 116 SOLO maintenance and treatment oil spray can 300 ml 00 83 163 Recommended work clothes Gloves SOLO Fit 99 390 12 + size SOLO leather forest boots 99 305 10 + size (36 - 48) SOLO face/ear protection pack 99 390 1002 SOLO forest and countryside work jacket EN 340 99 303 000 + size (2[s] - 6[xxl]) SOLO Outdoor Knee-breeches 99 020 95 + size SOLO Outdoor dungarees 99 020 94 + size 6. Using your power hedge trimmer Before using the power hedge trimmer, treat the ...

• Only extension cables approved for outdoor use with a minimum cross-section as shown here are permissible as mains extension cable. - The cable connectors must be made from rubber or must be covered in rubber. - When using a cable reel, fully unreel all cable. • Check whether the mains supply voltage matches the details on the type plate of the power tool. • The mains socket must be protected at least by a 10 A - 16 A fuse. • For your personal safety, we recommend the use of a 30 mA RCD. 1.6 Before connection to the m ...

ENGLISH 10 6.3 Decorative cutting The trapezoidal cutting pattern shown prevents the lower hedge area from loosing its foliage due to lack of light. Fig.10: Firstly, cut the hedge to the desired height. Cuttings can be freed from the hedge by a slight pendulum action. To achieve a straight cut, a taut piece of string is positioned in the hedge at cutting height. Fig.11: Cut the hedge from below upwards into a trapezoidal shape (to 1 m height. narrowed at the top by approximately 10 cm). This prevents cuttings falling onto ...

ENGLISH 11 7.2 Shutdown and storage It is best to store the unit in a dry, secure location. Open flames or similar must not be nearby. Prevent unauthorised use – particularly by children. Before cleaning always switch OFF the motor and pull the mains supply plug from its socket. Never hose down this power tool. • Clean cuttings from the cutting area with a hand-held brush. • Only use a dry or slightly damp cloth to clean the entire machine. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaning agents. Before connecting the equipment to the mains supp ...