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Trimming instructions
1. Extension cord.
Always keep the extension cord behind the Trimmer and
away from the trimming operation. Never drape it over a hedge being
trimmed. If you cut or damage the cord, unplug it at the electrical outlet
immediately. It must be repaired by an electrician or a power tool repairer
before being used again.
2. Working position.
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not
overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-slip footwear and rubber gloves when
trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the tool ON. Always
hold the trimmer with one hand on the body handle and one hand on the
front handle. Never hold the tool by the blade guard.
3. Trimming new growth.
Use wide sweeping motion, feeding the blade teeth
through the twigs is most effective. A slight downward tilt of the blade, in the
direction of motion gives the best cut.
Note:
Do not use the Trimmer for cutting stems greater than 16mm. Use the
Trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings.
4. Level hedges.
To obtain exceptionally level hedges a piece of string can be
stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.
5. Side-trimming hedges.
Hold the Hedge Trimmer and begin at the bottom
and sweep up.
6. Shaping.
The hedge should be trimmed to achieve a trapezoidal form, that is,
it should widen toward the bottom at both sides. This improves the
penetration of light to the lower extremities. A general guideline is
approximately 10cm slant for each 1 metre of hedge height.
7. Cutting sequence.
First cut both sides, starting at the bottom and work to the
top: this prevents cuttings from falling into the area where you are still working.
8. Trimming the top.
Where the branches have grown extremely long, cut back
the hedge in several stages. The shorter the cuttings the better suited
for composting.
9. General information.
When older hedges are to be cut back a substantial
amount, use pruning shears or some other device to trim thicker branches
(greater than 16mm diameter) to the desired length before starting work with
the Hedge Trimmer.
To shape precisely, run a taught line between the extreme edges of the hedge
and then trim along the length of the line.
Ensure the blades do not come into contact with any object made of hard
material that could damage the blades, such as fencing wire or metallic
plant supports.
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