This machine is designed especially for
triming hedge.
Never use this machine for any other
purposes. Never try to cut stones, metals,
plastics or any other hard objects.
Using for other purposes than trimming
hedge may damage the machine or cause
serious injury.
Preparations
Wear suitable protective clothing and
equipment-see section "Safety Precautions."
Choose the best work position for safety
against the falling object
(branch etc)
Start the engine.
Put on the strap.
Never stand directly underneath the branch
you are cutting-be wary of falling branches.
Note that a branch may spring back at you
after it hits the ground.
Working position:
Hold the control handle with your right hand,
and the shaft with your left hand. Your left
arm should be extended to the most comfortable
position.
Use lopping shears to cut out thick
branches first.
If a radial cut is necessary, cut a little at
a time in several passes.
Vertical cut:
Swing the cutting blade up and down in
an arc as you move along the hedgeuse
both sides of the cotting blade.
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 tedge so that the cuttings
are swept on to the ground.
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