Patent ID: 6094822
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: A01G,F16D

Abstract:
A hedge clipper having, as a drive motor, an internal combustion engine that is to be started by hand, comprising:a cutter bar that ends in a housing;cutting blades that are held and guided on said cutter bar, said cutting blades being driven in a reciprocating motion by said engine via a clutch, and a gear mechanism that is contained in said housing;a brake drum disposed on an output side of said clutch;a brake band that extends around said brake drum, wherein a first end of said brake band is fixed relative to said housing;a brake lever that is pivotably mounted relative to said housing, wherein a second end of said brake band is held on said brake lever;a brake spring disposed on said housing for moving said brake band into engagement against said brake drum;a release lever for moving said brake lever, against the force of said brake spring, into an inoperative position of said brake band, andan adjusting cam that is disposed directly adjacent to said brake lever and cooperates with said release lever, wherein in said inoperative position of said brake band said adjusting cam forms a rest stop for said brake lever, receiving the force of said brake spring.