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during this operation. Do not attempt this procedure if there is any chance that flying debris
could injure the operator, other people, or cause damage to property
10.10.6 Do not sweep with trimmer
Sweeping refers to tilting stringhead to sweep away debris from walkways, etc. Your trimmer
is a powerful tool and small stones or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet (15 metres) or
more, causing injury or damage to nearby property such as automobiles, homes and windows.
10.11 Cutting with blades
AVOID KICKOUT
Kickout refers to the reaction of a moving blade if it contacts a strong tree, brush or a solid
object. The force that results violently pushes the blade away in an arc. Kickout may cause
loss of control resulting in injury to the operator or bystanders.
Do not use a blade near a chain link fence, metal stakes, landscape borders or building
foundations.
Do not cut with dull, cracked or damaged metal blade. Before cutting
growth, inspect for obstructions such as boulders, metal stakes or strands
of wire from broken fences. If an obstruction can not be removed, mark its
location so that you can avoid it with the blade. Rocks and metal will dull or
damage a blade. Wire can catch on the blade head and flap around or be
thrown into the air.
Do not use a brush cutter for cutting trees.
10.12 Cutting techniques using the hedge trimmer
▪ Cut thick branches beforehand using a branch clippers.
▪ The double-sided cutter bar enables cutting in both directions or, with a swinging action,
from one side to the other.
▪ In case of vertical cutting, move the hedge trimmer uniformly forward or up and down in an
arc movement.
▪ In case of horizontal cutting, move the hedge trimmer in a sickle-shaped movement to the
edge of the hedge, so that cut branches fall to the ground.
▪ In order to achieve long straight lines, the placing of tensioned guiding cords is
recommended.
10.12.1 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 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
▪ Trim young plants to the required shape. The main growth should remain undamaged until
the hedge has reached the planned height. All other shoots are lopped off to half size.
▪ Care of Free-Growing Hedges:
▪ Free-growing hedges are not shaped when cut, although they must be regularly
maintained so the hedge does not become too high.
10.13 Cutting techniques using chain saw
▪ Be aware of the risk of kickback as well as falling branches and branches on the ground.
