WORKING TECHNIQUESEnglish – 15If the blades get stuck, they can be loosened bysticking the combination spanner into the gearhousing. Remove the lubricant plug and stick thecombination spanner into the gearing and turn it backand forth.Safety instructions after completing work• The transport guard should always be fitted to thecutting attachment when the machine is not in use.• Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped beforecleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection.Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.• Always wear heavy-duty gloves when repairing thecutting attachment. This is extremely sharp and caneasily cause cuts.• Store the machine out of reach of children.• Use only original spare parts for repairs.Basic working techniques• Work with a swinging action from the bottom upwardswhen trimming sides.• Adjust the throttle setting to suit the load.• When trimming a hedge the engine should alwaysface away from the hedge.• Hold the machine as close to your body as possible toget the best balance.• Make sure that the tip does not touch the ground.• Do not rush the work, but work steadily until all thebranches have been cut back cleanly.122HD60The hedge trimmer’s rear handle can be set in fivepositions by pulling out the catch. See figure. When thehandle is adjusted, the hedge trimmer must be idling ornot running.• While working the handle should always be facingupwards irrespective of how the hedge trimmer isdirected.H1153993-38,122HD45,60Vast_1.fm Page 15 Friday, January 22, 2016 10:45 AM