OPERATION (cont.)
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3. Trimming new growth. A 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.
Do not use the Trimmer for cutting stems greater than 10 mm. 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 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 10 cm 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
(that is greater than 10 mm 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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