Operation Manual

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Trimming tips
• Use loppers to cut thicker
branches rst.
• The double-sided blade bar lets
you cut in either direction or to
move to and fro from side to side.
• When cutting down vertically,
move the appliance evenly for-
ward or up and down in a bow-
like motion.
• When cutting horizontally, move
the appliance in a crescent-like
motion towards the edge of the
hedge to allow twigs to drop
down.
• Attach strings to help you cut
long straight lines.
Trimming ornamental hedges:
Hedges should be trimmed to a trapezoid
shape in order to prevent the bottom twigs
from becoming bare. This is imitating natu-
ral plant growth and the best way of letting
the hedges thrive. Since trimming just af-
fects the new shoots, the branches will grow
more densely and perfectly screen your
garden from sight.
1. First of all trim down the sides of the
hedge, moving the trimmer along the di-
rection of growth, i.e. from the bottom up-
wards. Trimming from top to bottom will
make thinner twigs to move outwards,
thus creating bald patches or holes.
2. Then go along the top edge and trim it
straight, round or to a roof shape.
3. Start trimming the plants to shape even
if they are still young. Mind not to cut into
the main sprout until the hedge has rea-
ched its planned height, though. All other
sprouts are cut to half their length.
Trimming naturally growing hedges:
Whereas naturally growing hedges are
not trimmed to a particular shape, regular
trimming should still prevent them from
growing too high.
Maintenance and
cleaning
Contact one of our authorised
Service Centres about work not
described in this manual. Only
use OEM parts.
Regularly check the blades for wear
and have them sharpened as neces-
sary. Blunt blades will overload the
machine.
Wear gloves when handling the
blades.
General maintenance and
cleaning
• Prior to every use, check the appliance for
obvious defects such as loose, worn or
damaged parts. Check that the screws in
the blade bar are tight.
• Check covers and safety devices for da-
mages and correct installation. Replace
as necessary.
• Check that the motor and silencer are
free from deposits, leaves or lubricant at
all times. Non-compliance causes a risk
of re or explosion.
Use a damp cloth or a brush. Do not
spray the appliance with water and do not
immerse it in water.
• Do not use cleaning agents or solvents.
You may otherwise irreparably damage
the appliance. Chemical substances may
damage the plastic parts of the appliance.
• Carefully clean the blade bar after every
time of use. Wipe with an oily cloth or