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Make sure the unlock pin
engages automatically and
the
joint is secured.
9. Hedge trimming
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Prepare the product to required length attaching the pole
extensions and/or the hedge trimmer shaft.
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Cut and remove branches exceeding the cutting capacity of
this product using a proper pruner before operation.
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Always hold the product firmly with both hands on gripping
surface and handle grip. Never operate this product
using
only one hand.
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Cut both sides from the bottom cutting upwards to the top.
This will prevent any of the cuttings falling into the path of the
area still to be cut.
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After cutting the sides proceed to the top.
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When cutting wide hedges with the cutting area in sight
move the cutting blade lightly through the cutting surface in a
sweeping motion following the shape of the hedge or shrub.
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A slight tilt downwards of the cutting blade in the direction
of motion is recommended for optimum cutting performance.
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Move the product with slow motion forward when cutting
higher hedge and the cutting area out of sight
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Do not to rush and do not attempt to cut too much with one
stroke of the cutting blade.
NOTE: Try to keep the cutting blade angled at
approximately 15° to the cutting surface.