Environmental Protection - Metabo HS 45 Manual Original

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hedge) and the stoppage cannot be corrected by
pulling the hedge trimmer back, the motor must first
be switched off and the plug removed from the
socket before the cause of the blockage can be
removed manually from the cutting blade.
For other activities (e.g. removing twigs or cuttings),
deposit the machine outside the working area.
Lay the machine down such that persons are not at
risk.
When you have laid the hedge trimmer down, pull
the plug from the socket.
For storage and transportation, always slide the
enclosure onto the cutting blades. (It has been slid
on correctly if the Metabo lettering faces upwards).
Only carry the machine by the bow-type handle.
5. Overview
See page 2.
1 Switch (safety two-hand operation)
2 Switch (safety two-hand operation)
3 Bow-type handle
4 Hand protection
5 Enclosure
6 Cutting blades
7 Impact protection with twig feed
8 Cable strain relief device
* depending on model
6. Commissioning
Before plugging in, check to see that the
rated mains voltage and mains frequency,
as stated on the rating label, match with your
power supply.
To prevent the hedge trimmer plug from
inadvertently being pulled out of the coupling socket
of the extension cable, attached the extension
cable to the cable strain relief device as shown (8)
(Figure on page 2).
Note: the cable tension device is designed to hold
approved extension cables (H07 RN-F 3G1,5 /
3G1,0) that are used most frequently for external
applications.
Check Quick stop:
Switch machine on briefly and then off again. Have
the machine repaired if braking time is clearly
lengthened.
7. Use
7.1 Switching On and Off
Switching on (safety two-hand operation):
• For normal applications: Press switch (1) and
switch (2).
To switch off:
Release one of the two actuated switches.
Thanks to the patented Quick stop, the cutting
blades come to a standstill within 0.05 seconds.
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Have the machine repaired if braking time is
clearly lengthened.
The noise that sometimes occurs during a machine
Quick stop is design-related and has no influence
on operation and service life.
7.2 Cleaning the cutting blade
(after every use)
Before cleaning:
Switch the machine off.
Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
Wear protective gloves.
Remove contamination, remains of blades etc. (e.g.
with a brush or cloth)
After cleaning: Treat cutting blade with Metabo
hedge trimmer care oil 6.30474 or Pump Spray
6.30475 (biologically degradable).
8. Maintenance
It is advisable to have blunt cutting blades
sharpened in a specialist workshop. Check cutting
blades regularly for damage and have them
repaired in a specialist workshop immediately if necessary.
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9. Accessories
Use only genuine Metabo accessories.
For a complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the main catalogue.
10. Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must be carried out by
qualified electricians ONLY!
Contact your local Metabo representative if you
have Metabo power tools requiring repairs. For
addresses see www.metabo.com.
You can download a list of spare parts from
www.metabo.com.
When replacing the carbon brushes, for safety
reasons the safety device (spare parts list,
Pos. 26) must also be replaced.

11. Environmental Protection

Observe national regulations on environmentally
compatible disposal and on the recycling of disused
machines, packaging and accessories.
Only for EU countries: Never dispose of
power tools in your household waste! In
accordance with European Guideline
2012/19/EU on used electronic and electric
equipment and its implementation in national
legal systems, used power tools must be collected
separately and handed in for environmentally
compatible recycling.