Shindaiwa AHS242, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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NOTE:
Rest when you feel fatigued.
Working Position
■
Hold the shaft grip above the powerhead with
your right hand, and the loop handle with your left
hand.
■
Your left arm should be extended to the most
comfortable position.
Operator in working position
Right hand
on shaft grip
Hold the loop handle
with your left hand
Preparations
Use power pruner attachment to cut out
thick branches first.
Cutting Sequence
If a radial cut is necessary, cut a little at
a time in several passes.
Vertical Cut:
Swing the blade up and down in an
arc as you move along the hedge. Use
both sides of the cutting blade.
Cut without standing directly next to the
hedge, e.g. with a flower bed between
operator and hedge.
Overhead Cut:
Hold the shaft upright with a 90° blade
angle to cut an upper surface of a
hedge.
Horizontal Cut:
Hold the cutting blade at an angle of 0°
to 10° as you swing the hedge trimmer
horizontally.
Swing the blade in an arc towards
the outside of the hedge so that the
cuttings are swept on to the ground.
Cut without standing directly in front of
the hedge, e.g. reach over a flower bed.
Cut close to the ground from a standing
position, e.g., for low shrubs.
Using the Hedge Trimmer
Cutting Techniques
Vertical Cut
Overhead Cut
Horizontal Cut at ground level
Horizontal Cut