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-  After use, clean the trimmer, in particular the cutter. Oil the 

cutter lightly and put on the blade guard.

-  Emtpy the fual tank completely before long-term storage or 

shipping the trimmer.

-  Always switch off the trimmer and pull 

-  Pay  special  attention  to  the  proper  condi-

tion of the trimmer, in particular the cutter, which should be 

undamaged and in proper condition.

-  Operate the tool so as to minimize noise and emissions (do 

not operate the trimmer if the muffler is defective, and make

sure to use the right fuel mixture).

-  Regularly clean the trimmer.
-  Check the fuel cap for a tight seal at regular intervals.
Follow  the  accident-prevention  instructions  and  recom-

mendations of your trade association or insurer. 
Do not make any modifications to the hedge trimmer. Doing 

so will only endanger your safety.
Perform only the maintenance and repair works described in 

the instruction manual. All other work must be carried out by 

DOLMAR Service.
Use only original spare parts and accessories.
Using other than original DOLMAR parts or accessories brings 

a high risk of accidents. We cannot accept any responsibility 

for accidents and damage resulting from non-DOLMAR parts 

and accesories which have not been approved.

First aid
For the event of a possible accident, please make sure that a 

first aid kit is always immediately available close by. Immediately

replace any items used from the first aid box.

When calling for help, give the following information:
-  Place of the accident 
-  What happened
-  Number of injured
-  Kind of injuries
-  Your name!

NOTE
Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive 

vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous 

system.
Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in the 

fingers, hands or wrists: ”Falling asleep” (numbness), tingling,

pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin colour or of the skin. 

Working technique
-  Work only in good lighting and visibility. Be especially care-

ful on slippery and wet surfaces, ice, and snow (danger of 

slipping).

-  Never work on an unstable surface. Pay attention to obstacles 

in the work area - risk of stumbling!  Pay constant attention 

to good footing.

-  Never cut above your shoulder height.
-  Never use the trimmer while standing on a ladder. 
-  Do not bend too far over while working.
-  Always cut away from your body.
-  Do not allow the cutter to touch the ground when running.
-  Never touch the cutter during operation!
-  Do not use the cutter to lift or push away pieces of wood or 

other objects.

-  Keep the trimming area free of foreign objects such as sand, 

rocks, nails etc. These and other foreign objects will damage 

the cutter.

-  Be especially careful around wire fences. Do not touch the 

wire with the cutter.

-  Always start the cut with the cutter running.
-  The trimmer can cut twigs up to 8 mm diameter, but this 

depends on the species, age, moisture content and hard-

ness of the wood.

-  Cut  thick  branches  to  length  with  pruning  shears  before 

trimming the hedge.

-  Do not start working until you have made sure that:
  a)  No  other  persons  or  animals  are  within  the  working 

area.

  b)  The trimmer operator can step back unhindered in the 

event of an emergency.

  c)  The  ground  is  free  of  all  foreign  objects,  brush,  and 

branches. The operator must have a sure footing (risk 

of stumbling).

Transportation and storage
-  Always turn off the trimmer for transportation and when 

-  Never touch the cutter without protective gloves!
-  Always put the supplied blade guard on the cutter before 

transporting the trimmer for long distances.

-  Carry the trimmer only by the grips. The cutter 

should be pointing backwards.

-  When carrying the hedge trimmer in a vehicle, 

make sure it is in a secure position. It should be 

transported only in the trunk or in a transport area 

separate from the driver.

-  Store the trimmer with the blade guard on the cutter in a 

safe place in a dry room. Keep it out of reach of children. 

Never store the trimmer outdoors.