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Operation
Cutting Tips
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Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy shrubbery. This can cause the
blades to bind and slow down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace.
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Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger than 16mm thick or those
obviously too large to feed into the cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or
pruning saw to trim large stems.
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If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow the blades to stop and
disconnect the plug from the power source before attempting to remove the
obstruction.
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If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge level. Decide how high
you want the hedge. Stretch a piece of string along the hedge at the desired
height. Trim the hedge just above the guide line of string.
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Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth. When trimming new growth,
use a wide sweeping action, so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting
blade. Older growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed easiest by using a
sawing movement.
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To achieve a straight line, we recommend standing still and cutting everything
within you reach before moving on. It is much harder to cut a straight line whilst you
are walking.
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When operating the hedge trimmer, keep the extension cord behind the
trimmer. Never drape it over the hedge being trimmed.
Before Starting Work
1.
Ensure that no objects or branches are trapped into the machine.
2.
Ensure the work area is tidy and free of any obstacles.
3.
Never operate the machine if it is damaged in any way.
4.
We recommend checking the hedge you are going to trim before starting work.
Make sure there are no wires or cables inside. You should also make sure that there
are no birds or animals nesting inside the hedge that you will disturb.
5.
You can lay tarpaulin on the ground where you plan to trim the hedge to catch
any trimmings. This will make it easier to pick up the trimmings afterwards. Make sure
it is not a tripping hazard.
NOTE:
When shaping it is advisable to achieve a
trapezoidal shape (
See image)
. A trapezoidal cut
corresponds to the natural growth of plants and results
in optimal hedge growth, as it will expose more light to
the lower end of the hedge.
