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the area to be cut and remove all foreign
bodies. Avoid hitting stones, metal or other
obstacles. The blade can be damaged and
there is a risk of kickback by the device.
• When working, hold the cutting head
above the ground and slowly swivel
the device back and forth like a scythe
in an equal arch.
• Do not hold the cutting head at an an-
gle.
• Do not use the device to cut wild
growth or brushwood.
• Regularly check the blades for damage
and replace as needed.
Putting down the device
• Place the device on the ground with the
engine housing first.
• The cutting unit must be placed on the
ground without being subjected to any
pressure.
• Do not apply any static pressure what-
soever to the cutting unit.
Cutting techniques using the
hedge trimmer
• Cut out thick branches in advance us-
ing lopping shears.
• The double-sided cutter bar enables
trimming in both directions, or via pen-
dulum movements from one side to the
other.
• When cutting vertically, move the
hedge trimmer in a steady forward
motion, or up and down in an arch-
shaped motion.
• When cutting horizontally, move the
hedge trimmer in a sickle-shaped mo-
tion to the edge of the hedge so that
cut branches fall to the ground.
• We recommend tying cords to achieve
long, straight lines.
Trimming shaped hedges:
It is advisable to trim hedges in a trapezoidal
shape to prevent the lower branches from
becoming bare. This corresponds to the
plant's natural growth and allows hedges to
thrive optimally. Only the new annual shoots
are reduced during cutting to allow dense
branching and good protection of privacy.
1. First trim the sides of the hedge. To do
so, move the hedge trimmer from bot-
tom to top in the direction of growth. If
you cut downwards, thinner branches
will move outwards which may cause
thin patches or gaps.
2. Then trim the top edge as desired:
straight, pitch-shaped or round.
3. Trim plants while young to achieve
the desired shape. The main shoot
should be left intact until the hedge has
achieved the intended height. All other
shoots are to be cut in half.
Caring for free-growing hedges:
Free-growing hedges are not be trimmed
into shapes but still need to be regularly
maintained to ensure they do not become
too tall.
Cutting techniques using the
pruner
Be aware of the risk of
kickback as well as falling
branches and branches on
the ground.
• Sawing off small branches:
Place the locating surface of the saw
against the branch in order to prevent
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