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HEDGE TRIMMING TECHNIQUES
Trim the sides of a hedge first, and then the top.
VERTICAL CUT:
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With the single-sided blade hedge trimmer, model 7000HTSX always cut from the bottom up.
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With the 2-sided blade model 6000HTDX use an arcing cut from the bottom upwards, then
downwards to use both sides of the blades.
HORIZONTAL CUT:
In order to get the best cutting results, slightly tilt the blade 5 to 10° towards the cutting direction.
Cut slowly, especially when cutting thick hedges.
The hedge trimmer must only be used to trim hedges or small bushes. It is not to cut other
types of material. Do not use the hedge trimmer as a lever to lift, move or break objects.
• Avoid cutting thick branches, which will damage the blades and shorten the life of the drive
system.
• Always keep your body to the carburettor side of your trimmer, never on the muffler side.