Carrefour GD97760 Manual De Instrucciones página 171

 Please always observe the precautionary measures to protect against kickback (refer to the safety
instructions).
 Remove the branches hanging downward by sawing from the top of the branch.
 Twisted branches must be individually cut down to size.
WORKING USING THE THREAD SPOOL
 In small grass areas hold the device at an angle about 30° and swing the cutting head evenly to the
right and left with a semi-circular movement.
 The best results are obtained with a maximum grass length of 15cm. If the grass is taller, it is
recommended to maw several times.
 To cut around trees, fence posts or other obstacles, slowly move the device around the obstacle and
cut with the thread ends.
 Avoid any contact with fixed obstacles (rocks, walls, picket fences, etc.). The thread would wear out
quickly. Use the edge of the protective guard to keep the device at the correct distance.
 Don't lay the cutting head on the ground during operation!
WORKING WITH THE 3-TOOTH BLADE
 Only use the blade to work on open, even areas. Carefully inspect 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 machine.
 When working, hold the cutter 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 angle.
 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 motor housing first.
 The cutting unit must be placed on the ground without being subjected to any pressure.
 Do not apply any static pressure whatever to the cutting unit.
CUTTING TECHNIQUES USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
Cut thick branches beforehand using a branch clippers.
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The double-sided
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side to the other.
In case of vertical cutting, move the hedge trimmer uniformly forward or up and down in an arc
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movement.
In case of horizontal cutting, move the hedge trimmer in a sickle-shaped.
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movement to the edge of the hedge, so that
In order to achieve long straight lines, the placing of tensioned guiding cords is recommended.
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CUTTING SHAPED HEDGES
It is recommended that hedges be cut in a trapezoidal shape, in order to prevent
stripping off of the lower branches. This corresponds to the natural plant growth and
allows the hedge to thrive optimally. During cutting, only the new annual growths are
reduced and thus a dense branching and a good screen will develop.
Cut the sides of a hedge first. To do this, move the hedge trimmer in the direction of growth from
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bottom to top. If you cut down from the top, the thinner branches will move out, which may result in
some areas having sparse growth or holes.
Cut the top edge, according to taste, in a flat shape, roof shape or rounded shape.
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Trim young plants to the required shape. The main growth should remain undamaged until the hedge
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cutter bar enables cutting in both directions or, with a swinging action, from one
the cut branches fall to the ground.
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